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Returning 35 results for 'dark invention are beasts'.
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
);{"diceNotation":"2d10+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Snaking predators lurking in the dark waters of the ocean, these kelp-colored beasts serve as guards and mounts for the locathah (including those found in Danger at Dunwater).
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
âs pommel to shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet, or make the gem go dark.
Turn the dagger into a compass that, while resting on your palm, points north
increases to 90 feet, but it targets only spiders that are beasts. Once this property is used, it canât be used again until the next dawn.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Nightmare beasts are enormous quadrupeds that stand 20 feet tall, or 40 feet tall when rearing on their hind legs.
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the beastâs mouth, and its large red eyes glow in the dark. The creature smashes through structures and fortifications with ease, and it doesnât hesitate to rend foes with its claws and
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
exhaustion.Like dark mirrors of Eldraineâs archons (see âArchon of Boundariesâ), specters appear as shrouded figures mounted on horrific flying beasts. It is easy to look at a
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Grazâzt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and curve of his body, every
pleasure palaces where nothing is forbidden, save moderation or kindness.
The dark Prince of Pleasure considers restriction the only sin, and takes what he wants. Cults devoted to him are secret societies
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
additional 20 feet, or make the gem go dark.
Turn the dagger into a compass that, while resting on Artusâs palm, points north.
Cast dimension door from the dagger. Once this property is used
, it canât be used again until the next dawn.
Cast compulsion (save DC 15) from the dagger. The range of the spell increases to 90 feet, but the spell targets only spiders that are beasts. Once
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Strahd and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Strahd dies, or until he dismisses
(Costs 2 Actions). Strahd makes one bite attack.With his mind sharp and his heart dark, Strahd von Zarovich is a formidable foe. Courage and lives beyond measure have been lost to him. Reread chapter 1
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
, rot, and rebirth. You have spent your life in the slow churn of that ecosystem, in the dark places of the city where the messy parts of existence are on display. There is little squeamishness among the
me for turning the tide.
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An Izzet scientist resents that I sold a scrapped invention I found in the sewer.
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My undercity explorations led me into an Orzhov vault, and a spirit thinks I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Into the Cloakwood The characters can use the clues found at Candlekeep to track the thieves north along the Coast Way to the Cloakwood. Within this dark forest is the base of operations for the
foliage, and the distant roars of unidentifiable beasts.
The Cloakwood is home to many fierce fey and beasts. Due to its dangerous inhabitants and flora, only the desperate dare enter these woods, making it a suitable location for Bak Meiâs secret temple complex.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Makes Perfect Rock gnomes who take a more scientific approach to inventing are the ones responsible for creating technological devices that make life easier. Even an invention as simple as a new kind
true usefulness. Many an invention is celebrated just for being beautiful to behold or for being complex and intricate in its construction, and the artists who create such things are as esteemed as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the beasts can no longer flourish or defend themselves against other natural predators. The average adult reindeer is 5 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs 250 pounds. Both male and female reindeer
have antlers, though a maleâs antlers are larger. Game Statistics. A reindeer uses the elk stat block in the Monster Manual. It is acclimated to cold weather. Roughly one in six reindeer in Icewind Dale has a rare magical trait: glow-in-the-dark antlers that emit dim light out to a range of 10 feet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Giant Sea Eel Snaking predators lurking in the dark waters of the ocean, these kelp-colored beasts serve as guards and mounts for the locathah (including those found in Danger at Dunwater). Giant Sea
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
following properties: Cause a blue gem set into the daggerâs pommel to shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet, or make the gem go dark. Turn the dagger into a
dagger. The range of the spell increases to 90 feet, but it targets only spiders that are beasts. Once this property is used, it canât be used again until the next dawn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
These common names and attributes describe the Dark Six as they are known in Khorvaire:
The Devourer governs the destructive power of nature, both pure elemental force and savagery in beasts
Dark Six The Dark Six are the shadows of the Sovereign Host. These dark gods shape the world and are present at all times, speaking to those willing to hear them. Where the Sovereigns govern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
or creature in the jungles of Valachan might turn hostile toward explorers. Packs of displacer beasts roam the jungle, led by Yana, a preternaturally cunning displacer beast that serves Chakuna
. VALACHANI CHARACTERS
Characters from Valachan typically hail from small, rain forest communities. The domainâs people are predominantly humans with dark hair and a range of warm, brown skin tones. Some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
to escape somewhere on their own. Alternatively, they may be investigative in nature, requiring the heroes to uncover what dark secret lies behind the mundane. Body Horror Plots d8 Plot
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children of the city to transform into misshapen statues.
4 Stop whatever is killing the sea life and transforming them into monsters.
5 End the curse that is leaving the beasts of forests dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, gooey, fungal growths before losing their autonomy, acting like zombies. They also release spores that infect other beasts and humanoids. Eventually, the plague reduces all infected creatures and
phylacteries, but Xanthoria discovered a way to house her soul in a living sprite named Thunderwing. Though initially concerned with ways to end the unnatural life of the undead, Xanthoriaâs research took a dark turn, as chronicled in her journal, titled Xanthoria.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
(see chapter 3). Dangerous Beauty Stone giant artisans find inspiration in the Endless Rockslide and create beautiful works from its material, but a fomorian warlock of the dark (see chapter 6) curses
Annamâs Cradle (in this chapter). Opening the path frees beasts from the Megafauna World Encounters table (see chapter 3), which then threaten a settlement of deep gnomes and duergar. Hungry Earth Hungry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
)
Amphibious. Kysh can breathe air and water.
Emissary of the Sea. Kysh can communicate simple ideas with amphibious and water-breathing beasts. They understand the meaning of his words, but he cannot
is ready to join the party in their struggle. Tritons are folk of the Elemental Plane of Water who journeyed to the Material Plane to watch over the dark places of the ocean depths. They stand guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Eberron The world of Eberron has many different religions, but the most important revolves around a pantheon called the Sovereign Host and their malign shadow, the Dark Six. The gods of the Sovereign
Host are thought to have dominion over every aspect of existence, and to speak with a unified voice. But the Dark Six are the bloody and cruel gods who offer a dissenting voice. Eberronâs other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
large beasts or magical transportation, but any magic they might possess is dormant during this encounter. Tainted Guardian. The Moon Glade is protected by Garalel, a weeping willow treant. She is
covered in dark, foul-smelling moss. A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check identifies the bark as magically tainted. Dealing damage to Garalel harms her but also breaks off large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Nightmare Beast Nightmare beasts are enormous quadrupeds that stand 20 feet tall, or 40 feet tall when rearing on their hind legs. A nightmare beastâs legs end in claws, enabling it to climb well
despite its size. Its skin is thick and tough, and its teeth are long and sharp. A pair of long, curved tusks jut from the sides of the beastâs mouth, and its large red eyes glow in the dark. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These
into the Abyss for betraying elvenkind. Sages claim that the Dark Prince Grazâzt originated on some other plane before stealing his abyssal title from another long-forgotten demon lord. Power and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
his name (including the thessalhydra), as well as unnatural beasts such as the owlbear that would one day spread across the world. Several of the missing components of the Infernal Machine of Lum the
Thessalarâs experiments, but were captured. The gemsmith Seodra is now forced to labor for Thessalar, while the thieves are the subjects of dark experiments. All are desperate to escape.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
Specter of Night Jeff Simpson Like dark mirrors of Eldraineâs archons (see âArchon of Boundariesâ), specters appear as shrouded figures mounted on horrific flying beasts. It is easy to look at a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Gloom Weaver Although a formidable fighter, a gloom weaver is often content to remain hidden in the shadows, watching with rapt attention as its very presence affects its victims. Its dark energy
, exhaustion
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than shadar-kai, have disadvantage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Phylunds are a Tashlutar family that captures and sells monsters. Monsters that canât be trained as pets or guard beasts are sold to arenas or harvested for their meat, bones, and skins. The Phylunds
and Traderâs Way in the North Ward. House Rosznar. Once banished from Waterdeep for smuggling, slavery, and other crimes, this Tethyrian house has returned and is trying to overcome its dark past and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
, and he answered with certainty. Granted new freedom by the Dark Powers, Ankhtepot emerged from his crypt into the domain of HarâAkir. In this new land, Ankhtepot found a pious people devoted to the same
resurrected the priests once buried alongside him as powerful mummies, replacing their heads with those of beasts holy to his new faith. These Children of Ankhtepot served him as they did in life, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
legends say that those of impure heart can tame a catoblepas. Indeed, some tales have circulated of malevolent warlocks and dark knights who have discovered how to domesticate the beasts and use them as mounts.
reduced to 0 hit points by this ray.
Animalistic Nature. Despite their ungainly physiology, catoblepases resemble natural beasts. A catoblepas behaves much like an animal, too, ambling through its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
unite communities and can provide hope in difficult times. Most Khorvairians acknowledge the pantheon of the Sovereign Host and its malign shadow, the Dark Six. The Sovereign Host was the dominant faith
Life, Nature Sheaf of wheat tied with green ribbon or bronze dragon Aureon Knowledge, law Knowledge, Order* Open tome or blue dragon Balinor Beasts, the hunt Nature, War Pair of antlers or green
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
beasts that is struggling to survive the endless winter. In clear weather, the characters can spot a herd from hundreds of feet away, even in the dark. If encountered in a blizzard, the beasts are
, is joined by three creatures that are beneficiaries of the druidâs awaken spell. These awakened beasts and plants serve as the druidâs companions and spies, and they share the druidâs evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
500 gp and the blessing of Balinor. The motif of the Hunt can vary; in some years, multiple beasts are released, and the hunter who catches the most of them is the victor. In any case, it often turns
out that the other competitors are a greater threat to hunters than the beasts they stalk. Fathenâs Fall (25 Barrakas) This celebration commemorates a priest of the Silver Flame who was martyred while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
party) who brings down the beast wins a purse of 500 gp and the blessing of Balinor. The Hunt can vary; some years multiple beasts are released and the hunter who catches the most of them is marked as
the victor. Often, though, the other hunters are a greater threat than the beast! Long Shadows (26-28 Vult). Itâs said that the power of the Shadowâsinister deity of the Dark Sixâis at its height on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
respect authority or hierarchy, and they are notoriously difficult to enslave, let alone control. Cults of the Horned King. Minotaurs are the dark descendants of humanoids transformed by the rituals of
wearing a ceremonial animal mask. Within these bounded environments, cultists hunt, kill, and eat wild beasts, indulging their basest primal urges. In the end, however, sacrificial animals are exchanged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, they can cross over into the dark realms of the world. Ravenous Lurkers. Shadow mastiffs hunt in packs on the Shadowfell, so when one of them enters a rift between the planes, several more are sure to
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