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Magewright

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

form of dragonshards. Creating a Magewright The magewright stat block provides the baseline statistics for a magewright. You then add to that baseline by choosing a specialty from the Magewright

: speak with dead. Deception (+3), Religion (+4) 8 Oracle Guidance. Ritual only: augury, divination (1 hour). History (+4), Religion (+4)

Knight of Eldraine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

species—including griffon;griffons in Ardenvale, giant owl;giant owls in Vantress, and giant ravens (use the giant vulture stat block) in Locthwain. Some knights also wield powerful magic drawn

’s virtue. In some courts, the final step to becoming a knight involves being judged by that court’s relic. Each court believes the virtue associated with its own relic is paramount, though

Armor Training

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

training. A monster has training with any armor in its stat block. Light, Medium, or Heavy Armor If you wear Light, Medium, or Heavy armor and lack training with it, you have Disadvantage on any D20

Test that involves Strength or Dexterity, and you can’t cast spells. Shield You gain the Armor Class benefit of a Shield only if you have training with it.

Armor Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

training. A monster has training with any armor in its stat block. Light, Medium, or Heavy Armor If you wear Light, Medium, or Heavy armor and lack training with it, you have Disadvantage on any D20

Test that involves Strength or Dexterity, and you can’t cast spells. Shield You gain the Armor Class benefit of a Shield only if you have training with it.

Running for One Character

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

Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 3. Ideally, that character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Athletics Deception

Role Stat Block Location Asger Applegarth Lost halfling wanderer Commoner (Small) C15 Briochebane Dragon charmed by Uncle Nibblecheek Gold Dragon Wyrmling C10 Bubba Wugga Animated doll Ogre

Chapter 6: Bestiary

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

spice up a game that involves the characters in the struggle described in chapter 3. The ranks of the drow and the shadar-kai are swelled by the addition of special individuals that can add depth — and

. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster

16. Main Laboratory (South)

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

area involves creating a two-headed owlbear by infusing an owlbear—a classic creation of Thessalar’s—with ettin’s blood. Creatures Four lizardfolk shamans work here as lab managers, overseeing the

process by which two owlbears are fueling the creation of a new creature—a two-headed owlbear nicknamed Bear-Bear (see appendix B for its stat block). If the lizardfolk shamans are attacked, they

Quest: Testing the Defenses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

before the open gate. If necessary, use the Guard stat block to represent each soldier. As an action, a character can try to bypass the soldiers and make one of these ability checks: DC 15 Dexterity

(Stealth). The character slips past the soldiers undetected. DC 15 Strength (Athletics). The character scales the keep’s sheer wall between regular patrols. DC 15 Charisma (Deception). The character

Marked for Death

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

mage stat block but omit the Sunlight Sensitivity trait). This attack can take place at any location. The queen’s servants are just as likely to assault the characters in a crowded street as they are to

nothing to break their loyalty to the Queen of Air and Darkness. Effective roleplaying, magic, or a successful DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check enables the characters to convince the elves

Magewright

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

damage. Creating a Magewright The magewright stat block provides the baseline statistics for a magewright. You then add to that baseline by choosing a specialty from the Magewright Specialties table

) 7 Medium Minor illusion. Ritual only: speak with dead. Deception (+3), Religion (+4) 8 Oracle Guidance. Ritual only: augury, divination (1 hour). History (+4), Religion (+4)

Skabatha Nightshade

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

limbs. Skabatha roams Thither on her flying rocking horse (see chapter 3 for its stat block), which creaks horribly as it moves. Skabatha’s Weakness Skabatha always forgets the first creature she

sees when she awakens after a long rest. See the stat block for details. Skabatha Nightshade Medium Fey (Hag), Neutral Evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60) Speed 30 ft

X5a. God of Secrets

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

wears gold spectacles and a magic robe (see “Treasure” below). It uses its alter self spell and Deception skill to pass itself off as an old human wizard with a long white beard named Heinrich Stolt

arcanaloth carries a spellbook containing the wizard spells it has prepared (see its stat block in the Monster Manual). It wears small gold spectacles with pink crystal lenses (worth 250 gp) and a robe

Living Spells

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

different spell, choose a damage-dealing evocation or conjuration spell from the wizard spell list of up to 5th level. Then consult the Living Spell Customization table to see which stat block to customize

, based on the chosen spell’s level. Living Spell Customization Spell Level Stat Block to Customize 1–2 Living burning hands 3–4 Living lightning bolt 5 Living cloudkill Now make the following

Incubus

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

20 +5 +5 Skills Deception +9, Insight +5, Perception +5, Persuasion +9, Stealth +7 Resistances Cold, Fire, Poison, Psychic Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15 Languages

Abyssal, Common, Infernal; telepathy 60 ft. CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2) Traits Succubus Form. When the incubus finishes a Long Rest, it can shape-shift into a Succubus, using that stat block instead of

L9. Sewing Room

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

. Materials for the workshop are sewn here under the watchful gaze of Pincushion, a living doll (see appendix C for its stat block). The prancing carpet is a rug of smothering that defends Pincushion

challenges intruders and demands to know why they’re trespassing here. To satisfy it, a character must succeed on a DC 10 Charisma (Deception) check. On a failed check, Pincushion hollers for the tin

Dhargun Ironworks

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

. Except for Rala, each guest uses the NPC stat block noted below with the following racial traits: Their speed is 25 feet. They have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. They have advantage on saving

violent ways. Tannus carries no weapons with him for the wedding. Tannus’s secret involves wanting to prove himself to Gwendolyn. He must abstain from violence all day long, no matter what happens

Treasure

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

involves guarding the beholder’s lair. Sometimes it uses gifts as rewards and incentives for exceptional minions; although it prefers to rule by coercion and fear, it understands that better results can

treat it as clutter. Circumstances might change the role of a piece of treasure — a staff of the python used to prop up a stone block trap might be given as a gift if the beholder acquires a minion who can attune the item.

Bavlorna Blightstraw

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

her attendants. When she travels away from her lair, she does so on her bobbing lily pad (see appendix A), accompanied by lornlings, which use the quickling stat block in appendix C. Bavlorna’s Weakness

lapse into a fit of sneezing. See the stat block for more details. Bavlorna Blightstraw Medium Fey (Hag), Neutral Evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 110 (13d8 + 52) Speed 30 ft., swim

Endelyn Moongrave

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

presence of a symbolic depiction of one. See the stat block for details. Endelyn Moongrave Medium Fey (Hag), Neutral Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 114 (12d8 + 60) Speed 30 ft., climb

, Deception +6, Perception +3, Stealth +4 Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Boon of Immortality. Endelyn

Skill Proficiencies

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

Intelligence Recall lore about spells, magic items, and the planes of existence. Athletics Strength Jump farther than normal, stay afloat in rough water, or break something. Deception Charisma Tell a

proficiencies appear in its stat block. Skills with Different Abilities Each skill proficiency is associated with an ability check. For example, the Intimidation skill is associated with Charisma. In some

Skill Proficiencies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Intelligence Recall lore about spells, magic items, and the planes of existence. Athletics Strength Jump farther than normal, stay afloat in rough water, or break something. Deception Charisma Tell a

proficiencies appear in its stat block. Skills with Different Abilities Each skill proficiency is associated with an ability check. For example, the Intimidation skill is associated with Charisma. In some

E8: Jail Car

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

speak it truthfully.” The characters need not resort to violence to obtain the deva’s mace-key. Here are some alternate approaches: Clever Deception. The characters can pose as emissaries of a

jurisdiction with greater claim to the Stranger’s custody. Convincing Omid to release the Stranger requires a successful DC 17 group Charisma (Deception) check. If the characters used a forgery kit to

Grim Champion of Desolation

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

Champion of Desolation rides a malevolent draconic beast with pale, leathery wings and emaciated skin; this mount uses the wyvern stat block, but it is an Undead instead of a Dragon. An eerie, hollow

23 (+6) CON 18 (+4) INT 12 (+1) WIS 20 (+5) CHA 19 (+4) Saving Throws Dex +14, Con +12, Wis +13 Skills Deception +12, Insight +13, Perception +13, Stealth +14 Damage

Skills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

monster's stat block.) For example, a Dexterity check might reflect a character's attempt to pull off an acrobatic stunt, to palm an object, or to stay hidden. Each of these aspects of Dexterity has an

Medicine Perception Survival Charisma Deception Intimidation Performance Persuasion Sometimes, the DM might ask for an ability check using a specific skill--for example, “Make a Wisdom (Perception

Sanctum Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, Malaina is a neutral good human who uses the assassin stat block. Malaina is meeting with associates to thwart a scheme against Waterdeep when the characters arrive. When the characters return, Malaina

Mordenkainen’s bedroom, which contains clues hinting at subterfuge (see the “Evidence of Deception” section later in this chapter).

Skills

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

monster’s stat block.) For example, a Dexterity check might reflect a character’s attempt to pull off an acrobatic stunt, to palm an object, or to stay hidden. Each of these aspects of Dexterity has an

Animal Handling Insight Medicine Perception Survival Charisma Deception Intimidation Performance Persuasion Sometimes, the DM might ask for an ability check using a specific skill — for example

Buying a Special Item

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

15 Charisma (Deception) check to pose the right questions to the right people at the right time. To determine the black market price of an item, multiply the item’s normal price (see the Player’s

salve. The merchant prince Kwayothé controls the sale of both. Neither kind of repellent protects against giant insects or the vile swarms of insects described in appendix A of the Monster Manual. A block

Vault Guards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Vault Guards Vidorant employs a dozen guards (use the veteran stat block) to protect her treasures—three guards outside and nine inside the vault. Guards remain alert for noises elsewhere in the

past a guard with a successful DC 16 Charisma (Deception) check. If the party’s preparations convincingly support their story—such as wearing guard uniforms while claiming they’re new guards—the DC

Dragonfly Rides

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

to its leafy canopy, peering at you suspiciously. Northwind, a Prismeer native, is a carefree treant sapling (see the accompanying stat block). Appendix D contains additional roleplaying notes for

block but has an Intelligence of 10 and speaks Common. Treant Sapling Large Plant, Typically Chaotic Good Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR 17 (+3

Kobold Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

try to appease the kobold and make one of the following ability checks. Consider these examples: DC 10 Charisma (Deception). The character tricks the kobold with an outlandish lie. DC 10 Charisma

a 9 or lower, it fails. In either case, the area’s description tells you what happens. Example. A Rogue tries to deceive the kobold with a Charisma (Deception) check. The player rolls a d20 and adds

Boarding the Sea Ghost

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

hull, rigging, spars, and sails are all damp with sea water. Deliberate attempts to set the ship ablaze can be undertaken only while aboard it. This involves the use of at least two flasks of oil

made a mistake with the signaling, or something of a similar nature. If the story is reasonably convincing, allow the characters to make a DC 14 Charisma (Deception) check. If the check is successful

Monster Behavior

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

1d6 for a predatory monster, 1d6 + 3 for ordinary travelers, or 1d6 + 6 for kindhearted individuals. Monster Personality If an encounter involves a significant individual, use the guidance in the

to fortify its location by using furniture or heavy objects to block doors or entryways. Increase the DC to force open a blocked door by 3, and hastily blocked passageways are Difficult Terrain. A

Knight of Eldraine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

often equipped with fine armor and weapons, and they ride noble steeds of various species—including griffons in Ardenvale, giant owls in Vantress, and giant ravens (use the giant vulture stat block

quest that proves one’s excellence in that court’s virtue. In some courts, the final step to becoming a knight involves being judged by that court’s relic. Each court believes the virtue associated

Appendix B: Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

. Mod Save Str 11 +0 +0 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 10 +0 +0 Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 11 +0 +2 Cha 10 +0 +0 Skills Deception +2, Religion +2 Gear

+1 +1 Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 14 +2 +4 Cha 13 +1 +1 Skills Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2 Gear Holy Symbol, Leather Armor Senses Passive

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

here for days, I still don’t have any tales worth telling. Do you?” Aurore Folny Mallyn Human Traveler Stat Block: Commoner This young wayfarer’s heart is filled with wanderlust. Easy

following ability checks to impress her. Consider these examples: DC 13 Charisma (Deception). The character spins a grand yarn about a harrowing experience that never happened. DC 13 Charisma

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