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Death Dog Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Hate burns in a death dog's heart, and a taste for humanoid flesh drives it to attack travelers and explorers. Death dog saliva carries a foul disease that causes a victim's flesh to slowly rot off the bone.

failure. This reduction lasts until the disease is cured. The creature dies if the disease reduces its hit point maximum to 0.A death dog is an ugly two-headed hound that roams plains, and deserts

Death Dog

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

Death Dog A death dog is an ugly two-headed hound that roams plains, deserts, and the Underdark. Hate burns in a death dog’s heart, and a taste for humanoid flesh drives it to attack travelers and

explorers. Death dog saliva carries a foul disease that causes a victim’s flesh to slowly rot off the bone. Death Dog Medium monstrosity, neutral evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12

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

Death Dog

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

Death Dog Two-Headed Spreader of Disease Habitat: Desert; Treasure: None Daren Bader ...and his sorrows will stalk your land like hungry dogs until the seas turn to sand and the sun burns to cinders

. —Tablet fragment from the Bright Desert Death dogs are plagues on the arid lands they inhabit. These vicious, two-headed canines ambush creatures they perceive as weaker than themselves

19. Hall of Death

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

19. Hall of Death Characters entering this hall for the first time feel as though they’ve crossed a planar threshold of some kind, but a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check is needed to

confirm that this part of the dungeon resides in the Shadowfell. All color has been drained from this hall, which greets visitors with the stench of death (see “Into the Shadowfell”). The hall’s other

Lich

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

resemble living creatures and are clad in contemporary garb. Many cloak themselves in illusions of their idealized mortal forms. Although liches don’t fear death, they’re not free from the ravages of time

into an insidious inferno that burns a mage hollow until only the desire for more magical power remains. —Rudolph van Richten, Van Richten’s Guide to Liches

15. Lair of the Spirit Nagas

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

to the death. She carries the key to the manacles in area 13. The steamer consists of two iron chambers stacked on top of each other. Magical fire burns in the bottom chamber, heating water that pours

thrown into the arena (area 15a) without their weapons and forced to fight to the death against the nagas’ thralls. 15a. Arena The Ssethian Scourges sometimes have their thralls fight captives for their

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

Elfsong

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

mortal covenant That only ends with death And so we’ll sing of Elturel Until our final breath. Any character who has been to Elturel or who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (History) check knows

that “the Companion” referred to in the song is the name given to the artificial sun that burns over Elturel, protecting the city and its surrounding lands against undead. Characters who speak to Alan

Bodak

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

Bodak A bodak is the undead remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. Orcus can recall anything a bodak sees or hears. If he so chooses, he can

speak through a bodak to address his enemies and followers directly. Even nature despises bodaks. The sun burns away a bodak’s tainted flesh. The creature’s gaze lays waste to the living. Anyone a bodak

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

Jarlmoot Locations

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

betrays and attacks them as Reggaryarva’s throne rises into the air. A winter wolf sent by the Frostmaiden joins the fray on Yselm’s side. Both villains fight to the death. When the full moon disappears

alphabet: Snatch a scale from a sleeping wyrm; Against the blowing wind, stand firm. Climb a mountain with a stone in your shoe; On little feet, death comes for you. Be the arrow that starts the

Lower Level (M17-M19)

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

. Judging by the numerous scorch marks and acid burns on the furniture, the laboratory was the scene of several spectacular failures. Four clay figures rest on a table in the middle of the room. They range

empty container once held the mimic found in area M8. Gravely injured when it was captured, it feigned death until it could recover and escape into the upper levels of the mansion. The four severed hands

Bodak

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

Bodak A bodak is the undead remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. Marked by Orcus. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the

, then unleashed to spread death in Orcus’s name. Orcus created the first bodaks in the Abyss from seven devotees, called the Hierophants of Annihilation. These figures, as mighty as balors, have free

Vampires

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

and sate that hunger by drinking the blood of the living. Vampires abhor sunlight, for its touch burns them. They never cast shadows or reflections, and any vampire wishing to move unnoticed among the

such as torture devices or trophies from creatures they have killed. Born from Death. Most of a vampire’s victims become vampire spawn — ravenous creatures with a vampire’s hunger for blood, but under

Occupied Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

troops it encounters along the way. O4: Salon A fire burns in the marble fireplace of this large salon. The room’s tall windows have been boarded over, and its rotted furnishings have been shoved aside

long ago. The door at the east end of the hall opens into a collapsed room also filled with rubble. O6: Kitchen Next to a small pantry door, a fire burns in the kitchen’s hearth. Above it, several large

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

Mausoleum Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

the floor and a fire burns in a brazier in the center of the room. There is one necromancer in here, plus one ghast and one priest for every character in the party, including sidekicks. The characters

ruinstone from Leilon, Ularan Mortus wields it in battle here (see the “Using the Ruinstone” sidebar). Treasure. The death priest’s backpack contains 700 gp, 35 pp, eyes of minute seeing, and the following

Stage 2: Little Inn of Horrors

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

fireplace burns with purple flame. Swinging from the chandelier above the center of the common room is a red-haired figure in a green shirt and red cape. He appears to be having a grand time. Sigil the

two failed death saving throws. Chance makes a death saving throw at the end of each round. If the chuuls are defeated and Chance is saved and revived, the spy can share that they were ambushed by

S17. Loft and Belfry

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

nothing to stir it. A cot heaped with furs rests in the northeast corner, surrounded by empty wine bottles. An oil lamp burns atop a table nearby, silhouetting a squat creature that has two heads. It

faithful martinet, but he is despised by the other mongrelfolk, who accuse him of hoarding food and slowly starving them to death. He would let them starve, but the Abbot has forbidden it. Clovin has the Two

Cult of Malar

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

campsite shown on the right-hand side of the Pool of Eternal Spring map: Six huts circle the perimeter of a clearing. In the center of the open area, a large bonfire burns. Targets made of bones and

’ presence. The berserkers fight to the death until one remains. That warrior tries to retreat to the south, hoping to alert the cult members gathered at the pool (see below).

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

Bastion of Takhisis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

legacy, empowered by the Mourning Flame that burns in the Mourning Sanctum at the temple’s heart. Map 7.3: bastion of takhisis View Player Version S21: Ruined Hall When the characters enter this area

characters, use his warnings to reinforce the danger of engaging Lord Soth in outright combat. Captive Soldier. If the soldier Caradoc is possessing drops to 0 hit points, allow her to make death saving

Meazel

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

burns in their hearts, and they resent any intrusion into their suffering. Hateful Hermit. Meazels are all that remain of people who fled into the Shadowfell to escape their mortal existence. There the

person, dream, geas 6th level (1 slot): circle of death, disintegrate 7th level (1 slot): etherealness, prismatic spray 8th level (1 slot): feeblemind Actions Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Mortals and Minions

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

in a city, they might deal with the threat by starting a fire that not only destroys the cult but burns through several neighborhoods and kills hundreds of innocents. A demon might unleash a plague

are destroyed forever, ready access to supplies and support from the Nine Hells tilts the tide heavily against invading demons. Also, the prospect of a permanent death compels the devils fighting on

Ascendant Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

than they do people. The Hands of Havoc convene in secret and mobilize as one—a wildfire that burns away crumbling structures and systems alike to create sanctuaries for those in need. Alix Branwyn No

one individual leads the Hands of Havoc. To confuse enforcers, the mantle of factol is passed between members. Whenever it seems the faction’s leader is on the verge of arrest or death, another

Elven Tomb Locations

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

of the sarcophagus can be opened as long as that fire burns; otherwise, no spell and no amount of force can open it. Characters who don’t have a pinecone, a twig, or a feather can find these items in

, in Common, “Ten-Towns will be destroyed—if not by my hand, then by the Frostmaiden’s!” The druid then attacks, fighting to the death. If a character who has the Doppelganger secret (see appendix B

The Ruined Cellar

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

’ Response” for guidance on the party’s initial encounter with the survivors. 3. Kitchen A large cauldron filled with smoldering charcoal burns in the center of the room. Assorted cookware and seasonings

depicting a red dragon devouring sheep. Near the west wall is a stone table on which a large iron brazier burns. The table has been scrubbed and scoured, but it has many odd discolorations and scorch

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

Interacting with Townsfolk

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

priests calling themselves the Burning Circle teach that the dragon is a force of nature to be respected, not destroyed. Just as controlled burns are necessary to keep forests healthy, they say, the

and use it to put the dragon back to sleep. They are convinced that the dragon’s death would spell catastrophe for the region, as people would plunder the gardens—the source of the region’s magic

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

the next stage of death undeterred. The bulk of the faction’s workforce consists of skeletons, zombies, and other dull-minded Undead whose bodies were donated to the Mortuary by their owners in life

with a tiny cog for a cap. When placed on a flat surface, the cap rotates like the gears of Mechanus. Golden Gout. Imported from the Nine Hells, this spiced whiskey burns all the way down. Imbibers

NPCs by Guild

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

. 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

guildmaster, Jarad. The medusas are still struggling to coalesce as a faction. The kraul are slowly gaining more influence in the guild under the leadership of the death priest, Mazirek. These faction leaders

Areas of the Water Temple

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

underground lake. To the right, a crumbling stone quay leads to a tunnel heading northeast. A ten-foot skiff is moored to the quay, and a torch burns in a bronze sconce by the tunnel mouth. Beside the quay

glimmer of torchlight hints at a channel or canal to the north. To the south, a crumbling stone quay leads to a dark passageway. At the east end of the lake, another torch burns above a larger quay, with

Temples of Extraction

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

deities who are associated with torment have been imprisoned in these chambers. 98. Temple of Poison The air in this white marble chamber hangs heavy with a dark mist that burns the eyes. To the north is

gate to flee. Curse of Death. Characters have disadvantage on death saving throws while in this area. Plague Mist. The shrine exudes poisonous mist that makes the area lightly obscured. Each creature

Example Hazards

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

can be doused with 10 gallons of water. Exposure to a strong wind for 1 minute causes the inferno to grow, adding 1d4 new 10-foot Cubes to its volume. An inferno deprived of fuel burns itself out

turn there makes a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 5 (1d10) Poison damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures in the gas also have Disadvantage on Death

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