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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
draconians are the foot soldiers, who are born from brass, white, or crystal dragon eggs. They are the smallest of their kind, and their slight wings are incapable of flightâ though they do afford the
soldiers formed from brass dragon eggs are called baaz draconians.
Draconians
Draconians are bipedal monsters born from dragon eggs that have been corrupted or warped by powerful magic. Most often
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a space within 15 feet of it, the boneclaw makes one Piercing Claw attack against that creature.A wizard who tries to become a lich but fails might become a boneclaw instead. These hideous, cackling
ritual occurs when the soul of the aspiring lich migrates to a prepared phylactery. If the wizard is too physically or magically weak to compel the soul into its new home, the soul instead seeks out a
Baphomet
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spell.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Baphomet fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Baphomet has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires.
Cults devoted to Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems, creating secret
Monsters
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
awakens, a redcap desires only murder and carnage, and it sets out to satisfy these cravings. Even if a redcap wanted to be stealthy, its iron boots force it to take ponderous, thunderous steps.
To
been. A redcapâs desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive.
VARIANT: MADCAPS
A madcap is a redcap that soaks its hat in demon ichor instead of blood. Contact with demon ichor makes the
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succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Baphomet has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. Baphomet makes one Bite attack, one Gore attack, and one Heartcleaver
want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most bloodthirsty desires.
Cults devoted to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the greatwyrm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Metallic Awakening (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the greatwyrm would be reduced to
0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 450 hit points, it recharges its Breath Weapon, and it regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance. Additionally, the greatwyrm can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the greatwyrm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Metallic Awakening (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the greatwyrm would be reduced to
0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 450 hit points, it recharges its Breath Weapon, and it regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance. Additionally, the greatwyrm can
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the greatwyrm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Metallic Awakening (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the greatwyrm would be reduced to
0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 450 hit points, it recharges its Breath Weapon, and it regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance. Additionally, the greatwyrm can
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the greatwyrm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Metallic Awakening (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the greatwyrm would be reduced to
0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 450 hit points, it recharges its Breath Weapon, and it regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance. Additionally, the greatwyrm can
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the greatwyrm fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Metallic Awakening (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the greatwyrm would be reduced to
0 hit points, its current hit point total instead resets to 450 hit points, it recharges its Breath Weapon, and it regains any expended uses of Legendary Resistance. Additionally, the greatwyrm can
Graz'zt
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, telekinesis, teleport
1/day each: dominate monster, greater invisibility
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Grazâzt fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Graz&rsquo
desires.â
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âAnyone who doesnât do exactly what I say doesnât deserve to live.â
41â60
âMine is the path of redemption. Anyone who says
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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Nafas has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Noble Genie. Nafas doesnât suffer any of the penalties that
by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Mirages. Sapient creatures within 3 miles of the lair frequently see illusions of their heartsâ desires, be they fame, fortune, or
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can see within 120 feet of it. The spell targets the chosen creature instead of the morkoth. If the spell forced a saving throw, the chosen creature makes its own save. If the spell was an attack, the
island.
A morkoth may allow a visitor to bargain for something or someone it has claimed if that visitor offers the morkoth something it desires more. It shows no mercy, however, to those who break a
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this manner.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the elder brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The elder brain has advantage on saving throws against spells
like a single organism, acting in concert as if each illithid were the digit of a hand.
An elder brain considers itself and its desires the most important things in the multiverse, and the mind
Wave
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use it as a cube of force by choosing the effect, instead of pressing cube sides to select it.
Sentience
Wave is a sentient weapon of neutral alignment, with an Intelligence of 14, a Wisdom of 10
from sea chanteys to sacred hymns of the sea gods.
Wave zealously desires to convert mortals to the worship of one or more sea gods, or else to consign the faithless to death. Conflict arises if the
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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
giantâs desires. Instead, they seek out grand works of art, wondrous jewelry, and beautiful sculptures.
Reasonable Offers. Fog giants are powerful warriors, but they prefer to use threats and
treasure or start a new hoardâby any means possible.
Beleaguered Moguls. Though they live as ruthless raiders, fog giants remain tasteful and refined in their desires. They remember their former
Lizardfolk
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have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of
; Instead, aggressive, stronger creatures register to the lizardfolk as fearsome beings to be avoided if possible. If such creatures attack, lizardfolk flee, fighting only if cornered. Lizardfolk aren
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
verbal command to the devil (no action required by you). It obeys the command if the likely outcome is in accordance with its desires, especially if the result would draw you toward evil. Otherwise
. Instead, it acts in whatever manner it chooses for 3d6 minutes, and then it disappears.
If you possess an individual devilâs talisman, you can summon that devil if it is of the appropriate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults
and brass decorate their profane altars. Over time, Baphometâs cultists become tainted by his influence, gaining bloodshot eyes and coarse, thickening hair. Small horns eventually sprout from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults
and brass decorate their profane altars. Over time, Baphometâs cultists become tainted by his influence, gaining bloodshot eyes and coarse, thickening hair. Small horns eventually sprout from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
of his demonic mistress. Instead, it led to his sudden and horrific death. Xopal (area 14) occasionally ventures into the cavern to harvest poisonous toadstools from his corpse. To remove the brass key
buried under a patch of buttery mold. A brass key hangs around its neck.
A patch of green slime (see chapter 5 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide) clings to the ceiling above the entrance and drops on the
Adult Deep Dragon
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of an adult deep dragon.
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An adult deep dragon has ended up rearing a young brass dragon and is running out of patience for the young dragonâs mischief.
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An adult deep dragon takes
A deep dragon lair might share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Brass Dragon Lairs Brass dragons prefer to make their lairs in hot, dry, rocky areasâdesert canyons, caves beneath arid mesas, or ancient stone ruins. Brass dragons often compete with blue dragons
for lair sites, but are more likely to make a lair among rocks than to burrow under the sands. Brass dragons like their lairs to be spacious and well lit; many lairs feature windows or skylights to let
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient brass dragons create worlds-spanning networks. They combat forces of repression and misinformation, helping people learn from the mistakes of the past. Either personally
or through webs of messengers, ancient brass dragons keep allies informed about challenges they can face together. Caio Monteiro An ancient brass dragon protects travelers from an oncoming sandstorm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Adult Brass Dragon Caio Monteiro An adult brass dragon rids its new lair of unwelcome undead Adult brass dragons know many secrets and have vast networks of contacts. These dragons share
perspectives theyâve learned from across the world and passionately combat the lies of con artists and villains that lead people astray. Adult Brass Dragon Huge Dragon (Metallic), Chaotic Good
AC 18 Initiative
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
identify images of places where its prey expects their needs and desires to be met, such as an inn or a temple offering healing. It then warps reality around itself, hiding itself and remaking its
understands Deep Speech, telepathy 1 mile
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the balhannoth fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
stories of a city hidden deep in the jungles of Qâbarraâa wondrous citadel of obsidian and brass. According to these tales, the city is filled with treasure and guarded by a dragon fused with an ancient
. Soldiers pay little heed to the rampant crime in these streets, viewing it instead as part of life in the port city. Wyrmwatch A thriving prospecting town in Hope, Wyrmwatch was established by Cyran
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, especially if a person is clever or attractive. Men and women of beauty and cunning amuse Strahd for a timeâplaythings to possess or discard as he desires. If he senses a lack of cohesion in a party of
offering to turn that character into a full-fledged vampire after helping Strahd destroy the rest of the party. Ultimately, Strahd doesnât honor his promise, instead turning the character into a vampire spawn under his control.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
for killing the beholder in this form, given its present helplessness. 13b. Alteration Chamber Crystal Door. The door to this chamber is made of 3-inch-thick transparent crystal.
Brass Panels
. Embedded in the wall next to the door is a brass panel with four brass buttons arranged in a diamond formation. (A similar panel appears inside the chamber.)
Light. A crystal dome in the ceiling sheds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Brass Dragons Brass Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon (Metallic), Chaotic Good
AC 15 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft., Burrow 15 ft., Fly 60 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
target has the Unconscious condition for 1 minute. This effect ends for the target if it takes damage or a creature within 5 feet of it takes an action to wake it.
Young Brass Dragon Large Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
tolerate selfishness or ambition, instead urging its members to put the needs of others ahead of their own desires and to use the power of nature â including natureâs wrath â to drive away those whose
has always been. Its strength lies in its numbers. The conclave clings to the ideal of a peaceful collective in which individual desires are subordinate to the good of the whole group. The guild wants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Find Familiar 1st-level conjuration (ritual) Casting Time: 1 hour Range: 10 feet Components: V, S, M (10 gp worth of charcoal, incense, and herbs that must be consumed by fire in a brass brazier
, raven, sea horse, spider, or weasel. Appearing in an unoccupied space within range, the familiar has the statistics of the chosen form, though it is a celestial, fey, or fiend (your choice) instead of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
multiple echoes of the same dragon across the worlds of the Material Plane. Several of the dragons identified as dragon godsâincluding Aasterinian (described in the âBrass Dragonsâ section of chapter 5
, Perception +22, Persuasion +18
Damage Immunities acid (copper), cold (silver), fire (brass and gold), or lightning (bronze)
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
place expressly for the punishment of evil souls; instead, it represents a ânext levelâ for evil souls after the end of their wicked lives as mortals. The Nine Hells allows souls to exist in a
concentrated form, where they can work through their spiritual bondage to express their dark desires such as cruelty, covetousness, the need to control, the craving for power, and uncontrolled greed. Hell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Find Familiar 1st-level conjuration (ritual) Casting Time: 1 hour Range: 10 feet Components: V, S, M (10 gp worth of charcoal, incense, and herbs that must be consumed by fire in a brass brazier
, raven, sea horse, spider, or weasel. Appearing in an unoccupied space within range, the familiar has the statistics of the chosen form, though it is a celestial, fey, or fiend (your choice) instead of






