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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Acidic Blood. When the hydra takes piercing or slashing damage, each creature within 5 feet of the hydra takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Blood
lore of a people that, even after a hydraâs defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Acidic Blood. When Polukranos takes piercing or slashing damage, each creature within 5 feet of Polukranos takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Blood
the minds and lore of a people that, even after a hydraâs defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 3: Sargauth Level The Sargauth Level is designed for four 7th-level characters, and characters who defeat the monsters on this level should gain enough XP to reach 8th level. This level of
, whose ruins lie half-buried in the heart of the Sargauth Level. Goblinoids and drow vie for control of these ruins, which were previously inhabited by the Netherese and the Melairkyn dwarves.
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the Wind Dukes long ago to defeat the Queen of Chaosâs monstrous champion, Miska the Wolf-Spider.
When plunged into Miskaâs body, the chaos in his blood sundered the rod and scattered its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Staying Put If the characters chose to remain aboard the Flighty Foundling, the two wounded survivors of Vocathâs extraction force come to them with Miken in tow: Two gaunt figures in blood-spattered
, and a follow-up swing with a greatsword is enough to decapitate him. If the characters defeat the githyanki before Miken can be killed, Miken crumples to the ground and weeps like a baby. He neither
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Caves Overview The sea caves on the southwest side of Stormwreck Isle are inhabited by an unusual colony of myconidsâfungus people who normally live deep underground. Though they canât abide sunlight
, visitors to Seagrow Caves must face one additional threat: the stirges that nest in the caves. These blood-sucking monsters arenât much of a threat individually and donât bother the bloodless myconids, but they can be deadly in large numbers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
refueled, Zariel returns with the rest of her crew and takes the flying fortress to the front lines of the Blood War. Whenever Zariel is aboard the flying fortress, its crew complement consists of
hundreds of devils â too many for characters to defeat without an army behind them. Deck patrols are bolstered by erinyes using truesight to search for ethereal and invisible enemies, making it unlikely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Development Another tunnel on the opposite side of the cavern heads off in a different direction than where Yeenoghu led his pack. Characters who defeat the remaining gnolls can continue on their way
second component takes the form of a few spatters of a demon lordâs blood. A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check finds some of Yeenoghuâs black blood on the fallen goristroâs horns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
strongest among them, and in either case tend to kill any human they encounter. Three distinct bands are particularly well-known by their Akroan foes. Bloodhorn Minotaurs Named for their blood-caked horns
Ashlands. The Theriad recounts the bruteâs defeat and the loss of his great axe, Goremaster. Viewing Thyrogogâs defeat as a divine sign, the warlordâs descendants retreated into the Ashlands. Burial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
turned on the others, killing noble Siberys and scattering the pieces of his body. Eberron fought Khyber, but couldnât defeat the dark wyrm. And so Eberron wound Khyber in her coils and transformed
, source of demons and foul things. And the ring around our world is the broken body of Siberys, the Dragon Above, whose blood is the source of all magic.
This cosmic struggle was merely the first of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, having drained copious amounts of the trollâs blood, and fly back down the shaft to digest their meal. As the troll regenerates, the effects of its blood loss become less apparent. Most tavern
. To any characters who help defeat the troll, Durnan says matter-of-factly, âYou fought well.â If any of the characters are reduced to 0 hit points during the fight, employees of the Yawning Portal step forward to stabilize them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Chapter 8: Arena of Blood Eager to join a coalition against the Xaryxian Empire, the characters arrived in Doomspace to find the system on the verge of collapse. Commodore Krux led his crew to Aruun
coalition to defeat the Xaryxian Empire doesnât existâbut that a mercane arms merchant named Vocath might be the key to creating one. If the characters want to form a coalition, they must first persuade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
using more energy than you need. 2 Brutal. Your attacks rain down like hammer blows, meant to splinter bone or send blood flying. 3 Cunning. You dart in to attack at just the right moment and use small
soars. You are happiest when you have a foe in front of you and a weapon in hand. 6 Sinister. You scowl and sneer while fighting, and you enjoy mocking your foes as you defeat them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Soldiers fear succumbing to his blood lust lest they dishonor themselves, but the vengeful and forsaken call to him for the gift of his rage. He is the brother of Iroas, god of victory, and his
to behold the cruelty of war personified. He hungers endlessly to defeat his brother Iroas in combat and thus become the sole avatar of war among mortals.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
battle coming from the northwest. Interrogating Demons If the characters defeat and interrogate the demons in this area, they learn that a powerful vampire made haste recently toward the northwest. The
bodies of three glabrezus. The bodies and a blood trail lead northwest. Kas cut these creatures down on his way to Carapace Ridge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Mist Talismans: Arms marked with the Blood Falcon, bloody spear head, correspondence from Lekar, sample of zombie flesh The days of the living are numbered in Falkovnia. The people would flee if they
upon Lekarâs walls. The people might want to abandon their homes, but Vladeska Drakov will not know defeat. FALKOVNIAN CHARACTERS
Characters from Falkovnia have good reason to be in other domains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Ataaz Yklwazi Blades of black basalt thrust up from the floor of this deep, volcanic canyon to create a forest of sorts: one that can easily draw blood from unwary trekkers who brush against the ebon
of firenewts. They protect it by patrolling the gorge and ambushing any intruders they believe theyâre strong enough to defeat. A typical patrol consists of four firenewt warriors mounted on giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
dripping with blood (see âRegional Effectsâ). These duergar have orders to deliver adventurers to Valtagar Steelshadow unharmed. If a fight breaks out, they use Enlarge and defend themselves. If the
50 percent chance that a passing duergar patrol (see above) hears the ruckus and arrives on the scene at the end of the third round of combat. If the remorhaz is still around, the duergar help defeat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
dangerous lot. From the spurned lover thirsting for revenge to the blood-drenched warrior on the battlefield, all honor Mogis with the shedding of blood in anger. Minotaurs are the most ardent worshipers of
Mogisâs name. The appearance of the blood moon is a most holy occasion for the faithful of Mogis, since the moon represents his hateful crimson eye. At such times, his followers prepare and consume a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
The Returned Walking the Path of Phenax doesnât restore a soul to its life. Those who return from the Underworld are hollow shells inhabited by grim and purposeless spirits. These Returned are
. Kakomanteis Returned kakomanteis employ powerful magic at a price paid in blood. Some theorize that in life each kakomantis was a spell caster, and the trip along the Path of Phenax corrupted their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
shown on the Immortal Missions table. Immortal Missions d8 Mission 1 While in the tower of Mordain the Fleshweaver, spill blood on the stairs between the third and fourth floors. 2 As you pursue
out another part of your patronâs plan. 5 Plant a magical seed in a remote location to ensure it grows into a mighty tree and bears fruit that will give power to future heroes. 6 Defeat a dragon-blooded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
defiant.
No threats reveal themselves to the characters as they enter the castle grounds. Once inside, they spot two humans in plate armor lying dead on the ground near the shattered gate, blood
their devil masters to prevent any mortal creatures from entering or leaving the cathedral. The characters must defeat the hell hounds to gain access to the cathedral. Have them make a DC 15 group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
talking to Sylgar, its pet fish, in area X19. 51â75 Xanathar is delivering a rambling sermon to minions in the audience chamber (area X18). 76â90 Xanathar is watching a fight in the Pit of Blood and
demands that they accompany it to the Vault of Dragons and help it defeat the vaultâs draconic guardian. Not fully trusting the characters to keep their part of the bargain, Xanathar brings along its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
simply slips away into the Ethereal Plane and doesnât return until they leave. The night hag can divine the location of the Wandering Emporium by spilling some of her own blood on the ground and
studying the pattern that the blood makes. Red Ruth can then point to a location on the characterâs map of Avernus. (The location can be anywhere you choose.) When the characters arrive at that location
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
. The follower of a god serves as an agent of that god in the world. The agent seeks to further the ideals of that god and defeat its rivals. While some folk might refuse to honor the gods, none can
by magic traps, as well as magically constructed dungeons inhabited by monsters created by magic, cursed by magic, or endowed with magical abilities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
area 57.) Advice from the Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of Moa, Nangnang, or Papazotl receive advice when seeing the genie in the bottle: Truthful Moa advises his host not to break
characters to seek them out and use them to defeat Acererak. Treasure The dao wears two sapphire cords (1,250 gp each), two platinum armbands engraved with dueling dragons (750 gp each), and a topaz belly-button gemstone (500 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Diancastraâs Saga Battle-worn and weary, bruised from her journey,
Diancastra entered the All-Fatherâs hall.
With calm confidence she claimed her due
Under the birthright of her blood:
Her
,
Perfectly imperfect and unformed.
You cannot perfect potential.â
Laughter filled Annamâs hall, loud as thunder,
Shaking floor and firmament.
The All-Father acquiesced, admitting defeat,
And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
attacks wonât end until the adventurers delve deep into the Cogs and defeat Cavallah herself. The
Sharn Inquisitive
Monstrous Deception
Monsters are infiltrating our city! Though the Sharn Watch
powers in Sharn, or pursue ancient artifacts in the ruins below the city to keep them out of othersâ hands. Dreamlily is relatively safe; dragonâs blood is not. Its effects are intentionally unpredictable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Although an illusion disguises her deathless state, Ramya constantly feels the chill in her bones and her own crumbling flesh. Her existence has becomes one of constant struggle, doubt, and defeat as her
night of the next new moon and rejoins the maharaniâs army. Ramyaâs living followers consider this deathless state an honor and the ultimate mark of loyalty. Blood Relatives. Ramya never compromises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Humanoids or monsters might move in or out of the dragonâs territory. Cataclysmic Disaster. A dragon rampaging through inhabited lands can be worse than any natural disaster. What has stirred the dragonâs
the use of dragon blood or scales. Alternatively, dragons might be among the creatures competing to possess or control a new discovery. Prediction, Omen, Prophecy. A prophecy might deal with any of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
grew obsessed with the Blood War, and a thirst for battle grew within her that she couldnât ignore. In time, she became frustrated that she and the other angels were forced to remain spectators while
to join the fray were denied, her frustration overtook her, and she launched herself into the Blood War. Accompanied by a mob of mortal followers, she cut a swath through a legion of devils before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
other land dwellers.
Like sharks, sahuagin are at their most aggressive when their prey spills blood in the water. Their Blood Frenzy trait represents this increased ferocity. Though it can prove a
significant edge in a fight, it also saddles them with a critical tactical challenge. Sahuagin affected by Blood Frenzy are at best reluctant to disengage from combat. Rather than withdraw in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Wilderness Encounters table to determine what the party meets. When an encounter occurs, the adventurers gain XP if they defeat the monsters. Each creatureâs stat block has the XP value for one
drain the blood of their victims and are drawn to the light of campfires at night. Ghouls. These undead humans hunger for living flesh. Ogre. The ogre is looking for an easy kill. It is too stupid to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
baleful eye. The monsters begin to gibber and drool as they shake their manacles, eager to be set free.
Once the atropal has fed on enough souls, Acererak plans to baptize it in the blood of a
Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of Moa or Wongo receive advice when entering this area: Kind Moa suggests freeing the shackled creatures. Violent Wongo urges his host to stab the body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chains from the ceiling. Along the north wall, a stepped dais is set with a bulky contraption: an iron maiden of sorts, attached to a network of steaming pistons, tubes, and bubbling vats of blood. Five
lantern is destroyed, the spirit becomes trapped in the Soulmonger. The Starfallen was slain almost a thousand years ago by a fomorian. After her death, her soul inhabited the lantern. The Company of the