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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.
Hold Breath. The hydra can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Multiple Heads. The hydra has five heads. While it has more than one head, the hydra has advantage on saving throws
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
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
prefers to hurl daggers from a distance. When targeting a lone individual, especially someone he has been hired to kill, he prefers the up-close-and-personal garrote, so that he can hear the dying breath
of his hapless prey. If defeat seems likely, he quaffs his potion of invisibility and flees.
League of Malevolence
The League of Malevolence is an odious assemblage of villains united in one purpose
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the Zikzokrishkaâs Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Lightning Breath (Recharge 5â6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType
":"recharge","rollAction":"Lightning Breath"}. Zikzokrishka exhales lightning in a 90-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 66
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.
Hold Breath. Polukranos can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Polukranos fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Multiple
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
advancement of just societies. For instance, in the Forgotten Realms, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although they also serve his allies Tyr and Ilmater. Ki-rins that serve good deities go wherever they
working behind the scenes, or they might be champions of their masterâs cause, out to defeat villainy wherever it is found.
When viewed from the outside, a ki-rinâs lair is indistinguishable
Orb of Dragonkind
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Basic Rules (2014)
(or Dragon Orbs) to help them defeat the dragons. One orb was taken to each of the five wizard towers, and there they were used to speed the war toward a victorious end. The wizards used the orbs to
fragile but is impervious to most damage, including the attacks and breath weapons of dragons. A disintegrate spell or one good hit from a +3 magic weapon is sufficient to destroy an orb, however.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
to terms with Captain Grimzod Gargenhale, who confesses that Xaryxian vessels have all but destroyed his fleet. His badly damaged flagship, the Last Breath, is all that remains after multiple
engagements with the astral elves. The vampirate captain nevertheless still vows to destroy the Xaryxian Empire, but unbeknownst to him, his crew is on the verge of mutiny after their latest defeat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
perform extraordinary feats that come naturally to them (a beholderâs flight, a vampireâs charming gaze, a dragonâs breath weapon, and so forth). Creatures with the necessary talent and skill can also
manipulate the Weave to perform magic by casting spells. The Weave isnât normally visible or detectable, even through the use of spells. Detect magic doesnât let you perceive the Weave, for instance. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
dungeon presents a natural limit on character options, while still giving the players choices. The adventure could be a quest to defeat a creature or recover an item, but the path to achieving that goal
can be different for each group. For more narrative adventures, try to focus on simple but flexible encounters or events. For instance, an adventure requires the characters to protect a high priest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Encounter with Iymrith This encounter takes place after the adventurers return to area 6 from area 11, having delivered one or more giant relics and chosen a giant lord to defeat. Iymrith appears as
crew deals damage to her, she destroys the airshipâs balloon with her breath weapon and casts ice storm on the crew. The dragon cultists, if theyâre still aboard the airship, recognize her and stay out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Optional Encounter If the characters are struggling or you worry about their ability to defeat the dracolich at the end of the adventure, this encounter adds a âhere comes the cavalryâ possibility to
dragon turtle stat block with the following changes: It speaks Draconic and Terran. It lacks a swimming speed and the Amphibious trait. Its breath weapon is a 60-foot cone of abrasive sand instead of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
garrote, so that he can hear the dying breath of his hapless prey. If defeat seems likely, he quaffs his potion of invisibility and flees. Zarak
Medium Humanoid (Orc), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters might need to decode a map or navigate a maze to find the cards. You can also make this puzzle more complex by separating the clues. For instance, have each clue come from a different statue
the characters to defeat monsters or overcome a test of skill. Starting with a Full Hand. To make this puzzle easier and quicker, place all five cards on the table in front of the statue so the characters can begin interpreting the clues right away.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew. Ironscale Hydra Five-headed ironscale hydras lurk in the wild places of the world, being common foes for heroes seeking to
. When the hydra takes piercing or slashing damage, each creature within 5 feet of the hydra takes 9 (2d8) acid damage.
Hold Breath. The hydra can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Multiple Heads. The hydra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
of the Towers of High Sorcery came together and worked their greatest magic, forging five Orbs of Dragonkind (or Dragon Orbs) to help them defeat the dragons. One orb was taken to each of the five
will. Once you have used this property, it canât be used again for 1 hour. Destroying an Orb. An Orb of Dragonkind appears fragile but is impervious to most damage, including the attacks and breath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Essence. Resistance. You gain resistance to the damage type chosen for the drakeâs Draconic Essence. Drakeâs Breath 11th-Level Drakewarden Feature As an action, you can exhale a 30-foot cone of damaging
breath or cause your drake to exhale it. Choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison damage (your choice doesnât have to match your drakeâs Draconic Essence). Each creature in the cone must make a
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
instance, Daask agents could break into the vaults and workshops of dragonmarked houses and discover secret projects forbidden by the Treaty of Thronehold. They could clash with spies of foreign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
has spent years hunting a stolen treasure, which has fallen into the hands of adventurers who have no idea where it came from.
2 A red dragonâs fiery breath is the only means of completing an
master can defeat the consort in single combat and claim a place at Tiamatâs side.
4 A balor demon hopes an ancient red dragonâs dragonsight can help the demon coordinate a multidimensional play for power in the Abyss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
other creatures in the lair.
5 A young shadow dragon is attended by the shadows formed from the dragonâs breath, even though the dragon despises these Undead.
6 A young shadow dragon has
common foes.
4 An adult shadow dragon and a beholder share a precarious bond, allied against an ancient sapphire dragon neither can defeat alone.
5 An adult shadow dragon is gathering a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. This arrangement is potentially a dangerous proposition for the mortal, but a pair of hags might agree to it if their needs are served. For instance, a human member of a coven makes an ideal spy and
purpose, such as to defeat a champion of good, to serve as oracles for the delivery of baleful prophecies, or to corrupt a pristine wilderness. In such a case, because the coven strives to bend its magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes that the pair may seem sincere now, but they are less than trustworthy. Treasure. If the characters fight and defeat the two bandits, they find 60 GP
interpret information. Noticing a tripwire would be a Search action, while figuring out that the wire would pull down the stones is a Study action. In this instance, you donât want to require both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
battlefield, capable of annihilating whole armies with her five breath weapons, her formidable spellcasting, and her fearsome claws. Tiamatâs most hated enemy is Bahamut the Platinum Dragon, with whom
immune to the dragonâs Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Acid Breath (Recharge 5â6). The dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 22
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in Xanatharâs Guide to Everything
Moradin The father of the dwarves crafted his children from metal and gems and imbued them with souls as he cooled them with his breath. Moradin is the master of
foes. Clangeddin encourages dwarf warriors to venture out of the stronghold in search of foes to defeat. He particularly hates goblinoids, giants, and dragons. He compels his followers to seek out and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cost of their free will. The Cult of the Howling Hatred relies upon deception and trickery both to recruit its members and defeat its enemies. Even so, those that underestimate the air cult for their
the end of its next turn.
Hold Breath. The initiate can hold its breath for 30 minutes.
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to bear against the dragonâs teeth, claws, and fiery breath. But the dwarves know that if they allow the dragon access to the fortressâs innermost chambers, the fight is all but over. White Dragons
reminisce over the defeat of a dragon, or weep as they recall the death of a beloved elder.
In contrast to clan gatherings, dwarves who drink alone invariably become morose and sullen â when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
of courage, loyalty, selflessness, and truth, as well as the advancement of just societies. For instance, in Faerûn, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although ki-rins also serve his allies Tyr and
followers of a ki-rin might travel incognito across the land, seeking news of growing evil and working behind the scenes, or might be champions of their masterâs cause, out to defeat villainy wherever it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, selflessness, and truth, as well as to the advancement of just societies. For instance, in the Forgotten Realms, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although they also serve his allies Tyr and Ilmater. Ki
incognito across the land, seeking news of growing evil and working behind the scenes, or they might be champions of their masterâs cause, out to defeat villainy wherever it is found. When viewed from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
and attacks. Despite his youth, Sparkrender is a fearsome foe and a loathsome villain. He uses Breath Weapon on his first turn and every round it is available thereafter. (Clever characters can try to
use the statues for cover from the dragonâs breath; see âCoverâ in the Basic Rules.) Consider having the wyrmling deliver short lines of dialogue on each of his turns, inspired by the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Hostile toward all who approach. As an Influence action, a character can try to convince Armin that the characters are strong enough to defeat Sunset-Is-Nigh. The character makes a DC 13 Charisma
; before succumbing to her wounds, Death-at-Sunset unleashed her poisonous breath on dozens of elves, who died painful, choking deaths in her tunnels. Before waking, a dreaming character perceives a final image of the dragonâs enormous corpse filling an underground cavern.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
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
. This might be a military defeat, the overthrow of old ideas, a cultural rebirth, or something else. Who died, lost, or was defeated? What werenât they willing to compromise? Was the new leader complicit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chains stretch across the cavern, apparently to shuttle multi-ton buckets of ore across the lava. The heat takes your breath away, brings water to your eyes, and bakes your skin. From where you stand
. Despite their best efforts, the firenewts have been unable to force the door or defeat the locks. Locked Door. The doorâs upper lock is embedded in an adamantine frame resembling a stylized form of
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Machine of Lum the Mad. Yet with Lumâs eventual defeat, his great machine was destroyed.
The Infernal Machine is a delicate, intricate, bulky, and heavy device, weighing some 5,500 pounds. It can
You have increased lung capacity, increasing your walking speed by 10 feet and letting you hold your breath for twice as long as normal.
Whenever you exert yourself by fighting, running, and so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
who acts as a mayor for a small frontier town has the same kind of relationship with the populace as one who rules a continent-spanning nation. To Kugluk, the fiery breath of his âGreat Uncleâ is a
actually a dragon in disguise. (Noble)
13 When the characters defeat a powerful enemy, the enemyâs âpetâ dragon tries to adopt the characters. (Parental figure)
14 When the characters kill a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
containing 20 gp and a pair of polished bloodstones worth 50 gp each. Development If the characters defeat these hobgoblins and then leave this part of the dungeon, the guards are replaced by the
turn there takes 2d10 fire damage. The razerblasts have immunity to fire damage. Development If the characters defeat these guards and leave the area, a replacement watch consisting of the cultists from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Giant. They relate the same information as Heldalf, but add that they wish Ralvald would give up his impossible quest to defeat Challidax. D5: Ralvaldâs Retreat A wide river crosses this cavern
of ice bob down the river that crosses this cavern. To the riverâs north rises a wide stone ledge where massive, white-furred wolves prowl. With each breath, the unnaturally large canines exhale