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Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

, echoing from the darkness like a death knell. For by the time those glowing red eyes fix on you, it's far too late to run … Some adventurers and sages whisper that deep crows were first spawned as

resembles a massive version of its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed

Phoenix

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Fiery Death and Rebirth. If the phoenix dies, it explodes. Each creature in 60-foot-radius sphere centered on the phoenix must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation

":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiery Death and Rebirth", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites flammable objects

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death. — Gimble, Notes from a

kenku make an easy living serving as messengers, spies, and lookouts for thieves’ guilds, bandits, and other criminal cartels. A network of kenku can relay a bird call or similar noise across the

The Dark Six

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

The Dark Six The Dark Six The Dark Six and the Sovereign Host are opposite sides of the same coin. If you believe it one you inherently believe in the other; the only question is whether you

Sovereigns represent values tied to civilization: Law, community, trade, industry, agriculture, honor in war. The Dark Six embody dangerous concepts: Death, chaos and change, the destructive powers

Saidra's Powers and Dominion

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

creature that reveals themself to be lying about who they are. In her guise as duchess, Saidra dons a bird-like mask and fashionable scarlet gowns. As the Red Death, she is nothing more than a

Dragonlance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Branchala, god of music NG Light Bard’s harp Habbakuk, god of animal life and the sea NG Nature, Tempest Blue bird Kiri-Jolith, god of honor and war LG War Bison’s horns Majere, god of meditation and

N no clerics Red circle or sphere The Gods of Evil Alignment Suggested Domains Symbol Takhisis, goddess of night and hatred LE Death Black crescent Chemosh, god of the undead LE Death

Gods of Theros

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

Gods of Theros A bird shrieked as it took flight from a branch above her. Through the gaps in the rustling canopy, she could see the god-forms shift in and out of focus. The night sky was known as

(Titus Lunter) A pantheon of fifteen gods guides religious life on Theros. From the sun and agriculture to death and passage into the Underworld, the gods oversee the forces of nature and the most

Arclight Phoenix

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

an elemental creature in the form of a majestic bird. Whatever its origin, an arclight phoenix looks like a bird of prey formed entirely of electrical energy. Lightning fans out behind it as it bolts

creature takes 9 (2d8) lightning damage. Crackling Death. When the arclight phoenix dies, it explodes. Each creature within 30 feet of it must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8

L5. Jagged Sanctum

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

positions around the chamber. “Do you really think that you can defeat my Immortal Lotus style? You are mere worms slithering through the mud on a rainy day. I am the bird, here to feast!” Bak Mei

.” Bak Mei doesn’t hesitate to kill. He attacks ferociously and chides the characters for their lack of martial refinement. When he’s near death and victory for his order looks unlikely, he begs for

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

strange, life. These druids believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees

Hag Lairs

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

them to interact and bargain with creatures of both realms. Other popular choices are a place where the ambient energy augments certain kinds of magic, a site related to death such as a burial ground

items, caged creatures, oddities, objects that hint of a magical purpose, preserved specimens, scraps of lore, and curiosities that have a supernatural origin but aren’t inherently magical. For a

The Afterlife

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Trickery Black antlers Bhaal, god of murder NE Death Skull surrounded by ring of bloody droplets Chauntea, goddess of agriculture NG Life Sheaf of grain or a blooming rose over grain Cyric, god of lies CE

Hands bound at the wrist with red cord Istishia, god of water N Tempest Wave Jergal, scribe of the dead LN Knowledge, Death A skull biting a scroll Kelemvor, god of the dead LN Death Upright skeletal

22. Papazotl's Tomb

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

atop it. Paintings on the chariot’s body show a tall bird with a long, sharp beak. On the south wall, a bronze shield bears the embossed image of a Chultan warrior carrying a spear, below an inscription

contain the bones of Papazotl’s most zealous devotees who, even in death, might seek to protect him. Glass Cauldrons Disturbing the chariot, the sarcophagus, or the treasure lying atop it causes twelve

Phoenix

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

Phoenix Releasing a phoenix from the Inner Planes creates an explosion of fire that spreads across the sky. An enormous fiery bird forms in the center of the flames and smoke — an elder elemental

., passive Perception 15 Languages — Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Fiery Death and Rebirth. When the phoenix dies, it explodes. Each creature within 60-feet of it must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving

Witherbloom Student

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Bloom (in this book) 3rd Revivify, Vampiric Touch 4th Blight, Death Ward 5th Antilife Shell, Greater Restoration Consider customizing how your spells look when you cast them. Your Witherbloom spells

the Witherbloom Trinkets table, instead of on the Trinkets table in the Player’s Handbook, for your starting trinket. Witherbloom Trinkets d6 Trinket 1 A black bird-shaped mask, trimmed with

Phoenix

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

Planes creates an explosion of fire that spreads across the sky. An enormous fiery bird forms in the center of the flames and smoke—an elder Elemental possessed by a need to burn everything to ash

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages — Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Fiery Death and Rebirth. If the phoenix dies, it explodes. Each creature in 60-foot

Wight

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

Wight The word “wight” meant “person” in days of yore, but the name now refers to evil undead who were once mortals driven by dark desire and great vanity. When death stills such a creature’s heart

places, surrounded by dead plants, noticeably blackened, and avoided by bird and beast. Humanoids slain by a wight can rise as zombies under its control. Motivated by hunger for living souls and driven by

The Giant Tongue

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

rises or falls in the ordning as a consequence. A giant isn’t judged by other giants on the basis of whether what it did was inherently good or evil, but on whether its actions enhanced or diminished

black — sort bravery — prakt cloud giant — skyejotun cow — kue chieftain — forer danger — fare death — dod dwarf — dverg enemy — uven elf — alv evil/unholy/dishonorable — maug

Clockwork Dragon

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

a death knell. For by the time those glowing red eyes fix on you, it’s far too late to run … Some adventurers and sages whisper that deep crows were first spawned as the familiars of evil arcane

its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed feet, and the cluster of red

Harpy

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

saves is immune to this harpy’s song for the next 24 hours. Taking glee in suffering and death, the sadistic harpy is always on the hunt for prey. Its sweet song has lured countless adventurers to

despair by her longing, she begged the gods to help her. Aerdrie Faenya, elf goddess of the sky, heard the elf’s cries and was moved to her aid. She appeared as the bird whose song had entranced the

King Hekaton and His Daughters

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

civilizations of the small folk and leave them alone, if he could not countenance forming alliances with them. Hekaton, inherently distrustful of the small folk, wanted nothing to do with them, but he

in accordance with Iymrith’s counsel, are responsible for both Neri’s death and Hekaton’s disappearance. Mirran and Nym got their revenge against Neri by plotting — with Iymrith’s help — to have her

The Scarlet Sash

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

The Scarlet Sash Years after Anil Zasperdes’s death, members of the Scarlet Sash continue to use the chalet as a meeting place. They keep some robes, sandals, and scarlet sashes in the house so that

. “Freedom is the power to become a bird, take to the sky, and leave the world behind for a while.” Bond. “The Scarlet Sash means everything to me. I’m honored to be part of this kindness and would die to

Tavern Locations

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

are always littered with seagull carcasses. A character who examines a dead seagull and succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check ascertains that the bird was stung to death. If the imps see Amrik

and turn invisible to avoid capture or death. L2. Forecastle This deck is littered with the corpses of 1d4 dead seagulls (see area L1 for more information). Hanging off the end of the ship’s bow is

Gnome Gods

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

silver goblets Urdlen CE Greed, murder Death, War White-clawed mole emerging from ground *Appears in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything **Appears in Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide Garl

these embarrassments, he declared an oath to bring death to all gnomes. To keep his nemesis from doing him harm, Garl tricked Kurtulmak into chasing him into a maze of caves by singing mocking songs

World-Shaking Events

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

a period of struggle or turmoil. Sometimes it’s a war or uprising; other times it’s an election, the death of a tyrant, a prophecy fulfilled, or the appointment of a hero. Conversely, the new leader

becomes the prevailing trait that defines the era, the characteristic for which it is remembered. Name the person (or people) whose death, defeat, or loss opened the door for this leader to take power

NPCs by Guild

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

straightforward and stern. To her, justice is a bird you have to catch, not a dog that willingly walks toward its master. She worked alongside Jace, the Living Guildpact, scheduling appointments and

. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage. Golgari NPCs In its embrace of death and its claim over fetid

Kir Sabal

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

above the ground. The main building has a circular mazelike symbol carved into its crumbling facade. Every few minutes, bird folk either land at the monastery or launch themselves from its balconies and

eyes — and Kir Sabal is a precarious place for creatures without wings. Na wears an aarakocra costume he made himself and pretends to be one of the bird folk. He is uncommonly studious and bookish for

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

using the key in that room. 6: Donjon Chains drape this room, bird cages of black metal hang from the ceiling, and larger cages and iron maidens stand on the floor. A door to the north bears the Talons

, “Face me alone and prevail, and the path to wisdom opens. Fall, and you fall forever.” The creature here is an avatar of death as created by the Skull card from a Deck of Many Things (see the Dungeon

Nangalore

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

of the dwarves”) and warns them that yuan-ti covet the city. She knows nothing about the Soulmonger or the death curse. She’s heard that at least one of her descendants is in hiding with the bird folk

wildroots (see appendix C) 18–19 Yahcha beetle (see appendix C) 20 The rotting corpse of a human mage who was strangled to death by an assassin vine. A search of the corpse yields a scholar’s pack, a

The Seldarine

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

Common Symbol Aerdrie Faenya CG Air, rain, fertility, birth Life, Tempest, Trickery Bird silhouetted against a cloud Angharradh CG Wisdom, growth, protection Knowledge, Life, War

Mythrien Sarath CG Abjuration, mythals Arcana,** Forge,* Knowledge Row of three intertwined rings Naralis Analor NG Healing, suffering, death Life, Grave* White dove Rellavar

Villa Locations

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

, and spools of thread. Other furnishings in the room include a folding wooden partition adorned with a bird of prey rendered in gold leaf, a tall black wardrobe filled with corsets and fine clothes, and

of the cage and stings the prisoner to death, turning visible as it does so. On its next turn, the imp turns invisible and takes refuge above the rafters. Prisoners. The prisoner in the northern cage

Giants

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

giant, a mouth of Grolantor is thin as a whippet, alert like a bird, and constantly twitching around the edges. A mouth of Grolantor is kept perpetually imprisoned or shackled; if it breaks free, it’s

saving throw or be knocked prone. Storm Giant Quintessent To forestall the inevitable, some storm giants approaching the end of their natural life spans seek an escape from death. They plumb the

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

of one skeleton doesn’t prevent future encounters with the other. Strahd Zombies Not even the cloying fog can hide the stench of death that descends upon you. Something evil approaches, its footsteps

characters spot the creature, read: Through the mist, you see a black bird circling overhead. When it feels your eyes upon it, the raven flies away, but it’s back before long, keeping its distance. The

Locations in Triboar

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

. Part of the roof caught fire two summers ago and has yet to be repaired. The holes in the roof have allowed birds to build nests among the beams, and the floor and tables are speckled with bird

glyph casts a conjure animals spell that summons a pair of death dogs. They attack anyone not accompanied by Draven. Treasure. A locked chest in Draven’s quarters contains 540 gp in mixed coinage

Areas of the Air Temple

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

will before final initiation into the cult. If the characters attack, the priests order the commoners to fight to the death. A commoner can be frightened into surrendering with a successful DC 15

the middle of the room, three bird-headed creatures torment a group of shackled prisoners. This room contains three kenku and five bound and shackled human commoners. One kenku tortures the

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