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Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but she needs

","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Across fog-shrouded coasts or endless ocean swells, an ominous drone sounded on a conch shell chills the blood of all who hear it. This is the sound of

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

shallows and shore. Though they dwell in the deepest trenches of the ocean, sahuagin view the entire aquatic realm as their kingdom and the creatures in it as blood sport for their hunting parties. The

Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points. Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but he

Sea Elf Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Sea elves fell in love with the wild beauty of the ocean in the earliest days of the multiverse. While other elves traveled from realm to realm, the sea elves navigated the deepest currents and

with them — in the grip of a blood frenzy, sahuagin will tear apart even others of their own kind!

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, carry the power of the planes in their blood. The genasi are one such people, the offspring of genies and mortals. The Elemental Planes are often inhospitable to natives of the Material Plane

Genasi inherit something from both sides of their dual nature. They resemble humans but have unusual skin color (red, green, blue, or gray), and there is something odd about them. The elemental blood

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

flesh. 6 I might be willing to exert myself to take out a mind flayer. Those disgusting creatures must be stopped. 7 I dream of seeing the deepest places in the ocean. 8 I find I

them from mind flayer;mind flayers, but the dragon is uninterested in meeting with them despite their repeated petitions. 4 A nest of vampire;vampires has developed a taste for deep dragon blood

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

wereboars and ettins, both creatures that can markedly improve a tribe’s murderous efficiency. For a promise of sufficient food and loot, a troll might accompany a tribe temporarily. A group of

Sergei and Ireena

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

being of flesh and blood—in shining armor and a flapping cape. His countenance shows great strength of will, yet the forcefulness of his presence is tempered by his calm, sad eyes. His features are

our deepest gratitude to you, that tragedy is over. It is time for joy to begin again.” Shimmering light surrounds Ireena and Sergei. Hand in hand, they walk east toward the edge of the overlook

Sahuagin

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

Sahuagin Across fog-shrouded coasts or endless ocean swells, an ominous drone sounded on a conch shell chills the blood of all who hear it. This is the sound of the sahuagin hunting horn — a call to

that ventures from the ocean’s black depths to hunt the creatures of the shallows and shore. Though they dwell in the deepest trenches of the ocean, sahuagin view the entire aquatic realm as their

Sea Elf

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

Sea Elf Sea elves fell in love with the wild beauty of the ocean in the earliest days of the multiverse. While other elves traveled from realm to realm, the sea elves navigated the deepest currents

sharks. But even if the sea elves inexplicably began worshiping Sekolah, the sahuagin still wouldn’t be able to get along with them — in the grip of a blood frenzy, sahuagin will tear apart even others of their own kind!

The Waters of Lyth

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

Pool of Lyth. Tales tell that the pool’s sweet blue waters grant visions of the drinker’s deepest desires and sometimes even fulfill those desires. Pool of Lyth There’s truth to the tales of the

as their killing ground. (DANIEL LJUNGGREN) Dubious Oracles Three blood-toll harpies (see chapter 6), sisters named Ahkno, Hakno, and Jhamp, lurk in the caves near the pool. The mangy, dull-witted

Hades

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

. Layers of Hades Layer Description Oinos A land of dead-gray ash, stunted trees, and virulent disease is stalked by roving bands of Fiends looking for a fight or recruits for the Blood War

of the deepest despair in the multiverse. Plane of Gloom At the end of each Long Rest taken on the plane, a visitor makes a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature gains 1

Devil Customization Tables

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

, but I obey them. 3 Ambition. The need to improve my station drives my every action. 4 Conquest. I am equal to the sum of the foes I have defeated in combat. 5 Cunning. Those who can see an advantage

in the direst situation deserve respect. 6 Brutality. Overwhelming violence, and those who can deliver it, are worthy of obedience. Devil Bonds d6 Bond 1 I and my comrades fought well in the Blood

Life in Dayawlongon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. Failing to respect a soul debt is the deepest form of betrayal for Dayawlongos and the root of countless blood feuds. Names Traditionally, Dayawlongos have a personal name followed by a clan name

Demon Ichor

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

Demon Ichor Demon ichor is what remains behind after a demon dies. It’s a reduction of demonic blood, viscera, and bodily fluids with the consistency and odor of bile. Enough demons die in Avernus

demon ichor in rituals and to improve the performance of infernal war machines (as described in appendix B). When a creature comes in direct contact with demon ichor in Avernus, it must make a DC 10

Levistus

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

that need to sharpen their combat skills or improve their endurance before reporting to Avernus for duty in the Blood War spend time in Stygia. The cruelly cold environment, combined with the constant

in the Blood War engage in constant skirmishes across the ice, and yugoloths and other mercenaries from across the planes play a key role in the struggle. Both sides sometimes employ adventurers to

Masters' Domain

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

only once per turn. Black Gate. The space beyond the western false door contains a black gate. Contact Stone. A contact stone is on the wall near the black gate. 28. Temple of Blood The coppery scent of

blood hangs heavy in the air in this chamber of dark red marble. Pools of blood are spread across the floor around several dimly glowing red pillars that give off wispy vapors. Statues of four-armed

Asmodeus

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

most epic of all his achievements is chronicled in The Trial of Asmodeus, a play based on purportedly true events as researched by the aasimar bard Anodius. In ancient times, as the Blood War raged

. Asmodeus dwells in a great fortress somewhere in the wasteland, at the bottom of its deepest pit. Only his most trusted followers and most important advisors know the route to it. He remains inside, relying on messengers and magic to convey his dictates.

Shunned Cave Locations

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

ground near the cave mouth, and the stench of blood hangs in the air. The bones belong to the owlbear’s victims, including animals, explorers, and other monsters. The bones bear indentations from the

in both parties’ interests not to fight. On a successful check, the cultists’ attitudes improve to Indifferent. Otherwise, the cultists fight. Treasure. Footlockers under four of the beds contain the

Nine Hells

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

layers follow the table. Layers of the Nine Hells Layer Description Avernus The Blood War rages across battlefields littered with corpses and the wreckage of hellish war machines. Dis Iron roads in

surrounded by utter desolation. Cania Ice-trapped cities provide shelter in a realm cold enough to freeze the soul. Nessus Mighty fortresses stand watch over the deepest pits of the Nine Hells. Avernus

Ribcage

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

social status. The town’s five senators preside over one district each. Bleeding Horn Like molten blood, red-hot lava pours from a stony rib into the taproom of the Bleeding Horn, a devil-owned tavern

visitors’ deepest secrets when their guards are lowered. Adventures in Ribcage The Ribcage Adventures table offers suggestions for encounters and stories in the gate-town. Ribcage Adventures d4

Derro Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

on a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check notices wet footprints along the cavern floor before the derro attack. Pools. Both pools are 8 feet deep at their deepest point. A short underwater tunnel in the

: Overseer’s Room The walls and ceiling of this devastated room have mostly collapsed, and falling rock has smashed all the furniture except a sturdy chest in the south corner. Vials of blood, pouches

Creating a Race or Subrace

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

: Aasimar Whereas tieflings have fiendish blood in their veins, aasimar are the descendants of celestial beings. These folk generally appear as glorious humans with lustrous hair, flawless skin, and

with the new race’s traits. Since we want aasimar to be effective paladins and clerics, it makes sense to improve their Wisdom and Charisma instead of Intelligence and Charisma. Like tieflings, aasimar

Climbing Kelvin's Cairn

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

Frozen Cave A character with the Littlest Yeti secret (see appendix B) can really shine in this encounter. Up ahead on your left is a fifteen-foot-high, ten-foot-wide cave mouth. There’s blood on the snow

some distance from the cave entrance. The blood marks the area where Garret’s expedition was ambushed by a male yeti that was hidden under a snowdrift near the cave entrance. It lunged at Garret

Life in the Tribe

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

, orc warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out

ability in any form. As such, they might accept other creatures into their ranks from time to time. Orcs have been known to associate with wereboars and ettins, both creatures that can markedly improve

Predator Pools

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

dreams that, after weeks or months of exposure, improve combat skill and imbue most creatures with strong devotion to the Red Wizards. Reactions. Creatures in this sector usually hesitate to attack those

Spawn Pools, and the Blood Pools. White Gate. Behind the doors to the south is a white gate that connects with the Warrior Pools. Warrior Pools This gruesome zone is packed with the foulest of the

Platinum Mine

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

few inches deep, and the larger pools measure 2 feet at their deepest. In the subterranean darkness, the pools look black. Light sources reflect off the water as if it were a dark mirror, and the

are coated with blood and filth—the result of mortals being laid out for days of torture. Any party members taken by the meenlocks are here, paralyzed on one of the slabs if they haven’t already been

Howling Caves Locations

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

and cycles beneath the shaft like a red cyclone. Everywhere it moves, it spatters the walls with blood, bone, and viscera. The corpses are sacrifices to Yan-C-Bin, hurled down the shaft by air cultists

a drow hang suspended from hooks connected to chains. Blood pools on the floor beneath them. Beetles scurry along the floor, walls, and down the chains and onto the victims, which faintly struggle

Hive Ward

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

abound for those ready to seize them. Residents live unhampered by bureaucracy or judgment, free to pursue their deepest passions or indulge their guiltiest pleasures. Hive Ward Encounters d8 Encounter

include the following offerings: Annam’s Blood. Barreled on Ysgard, this crimson mead swirls with scenes of battle. A war cry bellows from the tap when a mug of Annam’s Blood is poured. Chaos Frog. This

The Nine Hells

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

Layers The Nine Hells has nine layers. The first eight are each ruled by archdevils that answer to Asmodeus, the Archduke of Nessus, the ninth layer. To reach the deepest layer of the Nine Hells, one must

layer of Avernus is the arrival point for visitors to the plane. Avernus is a rocky wasteland with rivers of blood and clouds of biting flies. Fiery comets occasionally fall from the darkened sky and

Mortuary Basement Locations

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

blood, lie on any tables not occupied by the characters when they wake. Deceased commoners collected from Sigil, the corpses carry nothing of value. Treasure. The shelf along the far wall contains a

yesterday. A character can try to improve Thaeziagnuz’s epitaph by making a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion or Performance) check. On a successful check, the demilich becomes friendly toward the characters

Orcs

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

weaklings, all of them unfit for true roles in tribal life. These outsiders live in the most remote, deepest parts of the tribe’s domain. The elite among Shargaas’s followers are the assassins and

tribe, reckless war is the course it inevitably chooses. If a tanarukk manages to breed, its blood taints numerous subsequent generations, so its female descendants randomly produce tanarukks. Rather

Druid Subclasses

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

the Druid’s blood. Level 3: Circle Forms You can channel lunar magic when you assume a Wild Shape form, granting you the benefits below. Challenge Rating. The maximum Challenge Rating for the

: Twinkling Constellations The constellations of your Starry Form improve. The 1d8 of the Archer and the Chalice becomes 2d8, and while the Dragon is active, you have a Fly Speed of 20 feet and can hover

Ascendant Factions

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

to go after what they want—everyone makes their own fate. At the same time, nothing’s free. It takes work, dedication, and sometimes blood to seize greatness. There’s no inherent malice in the Fated’s

animosity. They have bad blood with the Harmonium, who view the Fated as wrongheaded and dangerous, and Factol Darkwood and Factol Montgomery of the Society of Sensation are bitter rivals. Fraternity of

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

and urging them to give voice to their deepest fears Hatred: Appears in volcanic regions and provokes creatures to scream and destroy things Inspiration: Appears around memorials or natural wonders

Keys d6 Key 1 Throwing a silver orb through an ancient arch 2 Spilling a pint of humanoid blood 3 Calling the name of a specific archfey three times 4 Wearing the regalia of a lost royal dynasty 5 Permanently sacrificing a memory of joy 6 Being the descendant of a legendary hero

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

, and Reactions Some special traits (such as Magic Resistance), special actions (such as Superior Invisibility), and special reactions (such as Parry) can improve a monster’s combat effectiveness and

monster’s effective AC by 1. Blind Senses Grimlock — Blood Frenzy Sahuagin Increase the monster’s effective attack bonus by 4. Breath Weapon Ancient black dragon For the purpose of determining

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