defense intense are blocks

Dabus

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Physical Restraint. The dabus doesn’t make melee attacks or opportunity attack;opportunity attacks, even in self-defense. Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and

. Where they travel, cracks in the mortar seal shut, stray bricks float back into place, and ruined city blocks are restored. These are dabus, the silent caretakers of Sigil and loyal servants of the

Jade Tigress

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Unarmored Defense. While Jade Tigress is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, her AC includes her Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Jade Tigress makes three attacks. Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack

’s small enough to hold in one hand and Jade Tigress has a hand free.Jade Tigress is a powerfully built woman whose body has been honed by intense physical training. She is rugged in appearance

Dragonborn of Sardior

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragonborn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Mental Defense. While the dragonborn is wearing no armor, its AC includes its Intelligence

"}. The dragonborn exhales a wave of intense heat in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the god’s divine spark. The diamond has facets and a sharp point at the bottom. It hovers in the air, radiating intense cold all around it. When Auril speaks, her voice seems to emanate from the

, Auril is reborn at full strength during the next winter solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here. After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

the heat of a volcanic environment and conjure raw elemental energy of fire and magma. In a fire giant community, these forgecallers oversee both forges and the community’s defense, often in

. A forgecaller is a walking furnace, clad head to toe in plate armor that seems to barely contain intense heat and billowing smoke. They conjure waves of magma and can fly by jetting magical fire from

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

up to its speed. If the dragon turtle is swimming, this movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks. Boiling Aura (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon turtle radiates intense heat. Until the start of the

use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used for adult or ancient dragon turtles. An

Using This Supplement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

Using This Supplement This document and the 2024 Player’s Handbook contain all you need to run the adventure. The following appendixes are included: Appendix A provides stat blocks for the creatures

encountered in this adventure. Their names appear in bold in the adventure. Appendix B provides maps of the fortress defense zones; you will need only one of these maps. Text that appears in a box

Dragonborn of Sardior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Sardior’s breath. Dragonborn of Sardior Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral Armor Class 17 (Mental Defense) Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 14 (+2) DEX

dragonborn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Mental Defense. While the dragonborn is wearing no armor, its AC includes its Intelligence modifier. Actions Multiattack. The

The Wilds

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

eccentricities of their more fantastical neighbors. In addition to the nonplayer character stat blocks found in the Monster Manual and other sources, see the Knight of Eldraine in this collection. Elves

, though some still reside within crumbling forts and overgrown castles that dot the wilds. In addition to the nonplayer character stat blocks found in the Monster Manual and other sources, see the Redtooth

Dabus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

place, and ruined city blocks are restored. These are dabus, the silent caretakers of Sigil and loyal servants of the Lady of Pain. Dabus patrol the City of Doors to maintain public buildings, portals

-defense. Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and pictures that float in the air in front of itself and disappear a few seconds later. A creature that can see such a

L1. Stele Forest

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

one of Bak Mei’s most senior students, Steel Crane, and four Immortal Lotus monks (see the accompanying stat blocks). They are on the lookout for trouble and spoiling for a fight. When the characters

Crane carries a red wooden key that unlocks the door to area L3. Steel Crane Medium humanoid (human) Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 76 (9d8 + 36) Speed 40 ft. STR 13 (+1

Silverquill Student

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, highlighting the diversity of the student body. Suggested Characteristics. With the college’s intense standards looming over them, Silverquill students range from cocky and cutthroat to overwhelmed

way to succeed. 4 I’ve mastered the art of using humor as a defense, and I always have a charming joke ready. 5 I always wait before speaking, analyzing the situation for whichever angle is most

Battle Begins

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

Battle Begins This section has no set timeline or specific goals beyond involving characters in Kalaman’s desperate defense. Roll on or choose the encounters you want to run from the Defending the

dragonnels (see appendix B for both stat blocks) manage to get past Kalaman’s walls. The riders throw alchemist’s fire onto the city as they circle overhead. Characters on the wall can turn a

Trielta Hills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

— not to mention monsters that prey on unlucky or ill-prepared miners who unknowingly invade their territory. The most intense traveling I’ve done through these hills was in pursuit of a band of

favoring sheep, and gnomes goats, as well as artisans of all sorts. Each community has a sheriff who maintains peace and leads defense — a role most often fulfilled by a halfling, I’ve found, though

Return to Ten-Towns

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

on it, their acid-eaten forms visible through gashes in their hide armor. Steering the other two sleds are four Icewind kobolds, two per sled. (See appendix C for the kobolds’ stat blocks.) Each sled

for last, because Xardorok knows that refugees from the smaller towns have nowhere else to go but there. Bryn Shander’s walls provide no defense against the dragon’s attacks from the sky, and the closer Ten-Towners huddle together, the easier it becomes for the dragon to annihilate them.

22. The Cavern of Gold and Silver Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

22. The Cavern of Gold and Silver Mists A thick silver mist, shot through with delicate streamers of gold, partially blocks your view of the area that lies ahead. The mists make the entire area

wizard spell of 5th level or lower (DM’s choice) 8 4d12 gems (worth 100 gp each) 9 Bracers of defense 10 Ring of feather falling It isn’t possible to gain both the large and the small sacks by any means

Bobby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

. Take a Bonus Action to extend your Rage. Each time the Rage is extended, it lasts until the end of your next turn. You can maintain a Rage for up to 10 minutes. Level 1: Unarmored Defense While you

when you dodge perils. You have Advantage on Dexterity saving throws unless you have the Incapacitated condition. Level 2: Reckless Attack You can throw aside all concern for defense to attack with

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

, these forgecallers oversee both forges and the community’s defense, often in Surtur’s name. Some forgecallers prefer to live and work in isolation, seeking the hottest fires in volcanoes’ hearts or the

Elemental Plane of Fire to pursue their own crafts and studies. A forgecaller is a walking furnace, clad head to toe in plate armor that seems to barely contain intense heat and billowing smoke. They

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, these forgecallers oversee both forges and the community’s defense, often in Surtur’s name. Some forgecallers prefer to live and work in isolation, seeking the hottest fires in volcanoes’ hearts or the

Elemental Plane of Fire to pursue their own crafts and studies. A forgecaller is a walking furnace, clad head to toe in plate armor that seems to barely contain intense heat and billowing smoke. They

Phoenix District

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

baduk hall, a raised courtyard that’s the social center of the Phoenix District. Outside the shop, no evidence of the recent attack remains. Baduk Hall The baduk hall is three blocks away from Chin-Hae’s

characters to Dae-Shim and Ju-Won. Nah Dae-Shim, a dwarf man, and Da Ju-Won, a human woman, are in the middle of an intense game. Both are neutral nobles. They’re not unfriendly, but they’re not

Dungeon Features

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

blocks a passage or archway until it is raised up into the ceiling by a winch and chain. The main benefit of a portcullis is that it blocks a passage while still allowing guards to watch the area beyond

inhabited dungeon might have light sources. In subterranean settlements, even races that have darkvision use fire for warmth, cooking, and defense. But many creatures have no need of warmth or light

Second Floor

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

the hermitage to the large tower along its west side. A crenellated battlement blocks the walkway in and is set with arrow slits. This battlement served as the main point of defense for the fortress’s

. Treasure. The unlocked chest next to the cot contains a selection of threadbare garments and worn sandals. It also holds a religious icon set with fourteen small diamonds (100 gp each), two blocks of

Temple of Light

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

blocks. If the characters don’t speak up, Xedalli tries to mount her own defense, accusing her brother of trying to get rid of her and then fabricating the story of her sedition. It is obvious her words

38. Revolving Room Trap

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

adventurers enter area 38C. The tomb guardian fights only in self-defense and has orders from Withers to not leave the control room. If it goes berserk, it ignores these orders. Window. The window in

. When the lever in area 38A is pulled, three hidden locks seal the south door, a wall of stone spell blocks the rectangular hole in the ceiling (cutting off escape to area 38B), and the room begins

39. Arcturia's Boudoirs

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

silk skirt. (The man is Alussiarr, a rakshasa using a disguise self spell to mask its true form.) Braziers. Two braziers made of carved black basalt rest in the middle of the floor. Smoldering blocks

gown and a gold tiara. The living unseen servant plays the harpsichord tirelessly and fights only in self-defense. A detect magic spell reveals auras of transmutation magic around the dancers who, in

When Elves Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

Boo’s Astral Menagerie for the astral elf and plasmoid stat blocks). The Dark Star Ship-to-Ship Battle See chapter 2 of the Astral Adventurer’s Guide for rules on ship-to-ship engagements. Captain

use the Dark Star’s ballistae to fire on characters they can see. Captain Sartell fights alongside the characters, but Traevus and his thugs, if they are aboard, come to the Moondancer’s defense only if

Ship of the Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

words, Gargenhale tells any belligerent or opportunistic characters that his crew has already died once—and they won’t hesitate to do so again in defense of their ship. In conversation, Gargenhale is

), a dead-eyed ogre zombie, and a tiefling ghost named Agony; see Boo’s Astral Menagerie for vampirate stat blocks. The following rules apply to Agony the ghost: As long as the Last Breath has at least

L14. Study

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

consumed with self-pity. She’s in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hags’ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The

Roots of Bathalang Puno

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

hostilities break out, the dragon hunters defend themselves, using the stat blocks of five veterans (see “The Dragon Hunters” earlier in this adventure). The Bakunawa’s Lair Map 10.2: roots of bathalang

intense corruption where the bakunawa suffered years of nightmares. A creature that enters that area or starts its turn there is overwhelmed by visions of the burning of Bathalang Puno and must succeed on

23. Wormriddle's Sanctum

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

flesh golems in area 23c form Wormriddle’s first line of defense. If they’re defeated, the hag seeks out the headmaster, who directs the hag to round up the students and form a posse to hunt down and

smoke blocks vision entirely, and creatures in the smoke are effectively blinded. Each brazier bowl contains dozens of tiny holes through which the smoke seeps. Liquid poured into a brazier drains

The Xaryxian Threat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

. The fleet is under the command of an astral elf commander named Vael, who also serves as Xeleth’s bodyguard aboard the Xaryxia. (See Boo’s Astral Menagerie for the astral elves’ stat blocks.) Vocath’s

. (These ships are detailed in chapter 8). After 5 rounds of bombardment, the following ships are destroyed before their crews can mount a defense: the Skyrra, the Remora, the Vrusk, the Tarrasque

Automata

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

temperate. Noteworthy Sites Automata is divided into regimented blocks arranged by category and function. Rather than scatter businesses throughout the town, council mandates require that related

the accused based on the absurdity of their defense—the more illogical the argument, the lighter the penalty. Adventures in Automata The Automata Adventures table offers suggestions for encounters and

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

the earth. Blocks of stone thrust up in some places to hinder movement through passages and caverns, while other areas drop off suddenly, forming escarpments hundreds of feet high. In some places

afflicted with madness, Kurr can’t bring himself to kill any living creature except in self-defense. If the characters spare his life, Kurr can act as a guide, for he has explored a great deal of the

Lyn Armaal, Level 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

young to be schooled. Emotionally, each child is the giant equivalent of a four-year-old human. The floor of this room is covered with toys, balls, blocks, dolls, and stuffed animals. A stuffed yeti

in the pool (see below). They also come to the aid of the guards in area 29. They otherwise attack only in self-defense or if Sansuri commands them to. Looking out over the battlements are three

Upper Levels and Cellar

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

feeble defense we can muster. Woe to the folk of the coast at the approach of this bloody tide. • Miracle of miracles! The storm lord has answered the prayers of our illustrious chaplain. A furious

areas, creating a hodgepodge appearance. A flat area in the center of the roof provides a platform for defense, with the surrounding roof peaks providing cover. The slate tiles are strong enough to

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