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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
block for a giant who is less than full grown, use the following guidelines (inspired by the examples presented in the Storm King’s Thunder adventure).
For a giant child, use the commoner stat
block. Change the creature type to Giant, increase the Strength to 14 (+2), and choose Giant as the child’s one language. The child attacks at +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
’s end is an asset waiting to be tapped.
Witherbloom Scholars
Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the
philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.Necrotic
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
studies. Their magic ranges from necrotic shadows and withering bursts of poison to flourishing bursts of plant life.
Witherbloom Scholars
Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural
cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
espouse the philosophy that a thriving system benefits all.
Witherbloom Scholars
Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach
the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on decay and the other dealing with growth.Poison
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;t reduced, but it can move only in directions that bring it closer to the clockwork. A creature takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Harpoon", "rollDamageType
malfunction to its stat block. You can select randomly or choose a pair of modifications that fit the temperament of the clockwork’s builder.
Clockwork Enhancements
d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the realm of Nyx exist, as unrestrained magical energy often causes more chimeras to appear in a region. As such chaotic magic is inherent to a chimera’s being, these monsters often manage to
shrug off spells cast against them.
Customizing a Chimera
The Theran chimera stat block presents one possible chimera configuration. You may customize these statistics to design your own unique chimera
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Monstrous Traits Consider undermining players’ expectations about what a creature is or can do by making tweaks to the traits in its stat block. Adding a sahuagin’s Blood Frenzy trait to a different
. Traits such as a banshee’s Horrifying Visage or a black dragon’s Frightful Presence can heighten the inherent fearsomeness of truly terrifying creatures. Of course, you’re not limited to the traits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
several adjustments. You can craft the stat block as you see fit to match the challenge rating you’re aiming for.
For a giant child of any age, you can further modify one of these stat blocks by adding the parents’ damage immunities and resistances (if any) and any inherent traits.
abundant moral questions for good-aligned characters. At minimum, make sure all your players are comfortable with that kind of quandary before presenting it in your game.
If you need a stat block
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Obstacles Obstacles block progress through the dungeon. In some cases, what adventurers consider an obstacle is an easy path for the dungeon’s inhabitants. For example, a flooded chamber is a
the stonework in a wider area around it. An area of battering winds that emanates from a magic altar could stir the air less dangerously for hundreds of feet in all directions. Obstacles d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
the western ruins of the city. Unless you decide otherwise, the characters encounter no difficulties following the eyeball’s directions to a dilapidated entrance into the city’s western catacombs
moldering wood boards, propped up just enough to block a dark tunnel leading below the surface.
The boards blocking the entrance to the catacombs can be moved easily, revealing a sloping tunnel (area N1).
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 creature’s stat block has the XP value for one
flee once combat is joined. Goblins. The goblins know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. Each one carries a pouch containing 1d10 cp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Felidar A felidar is a celestial creature whose nature reflects an inherent devotion to law and order. It resembles an enormous cat with two pairs of downward-sloping horns and prominent teeth. Its
escape custody. WINGED FELIDARS
Some felidars boast huge, feathered wings. A winged felidar uses the same stat block as an ordinary felidar, with the addition of a flying speed of 40 feet.
Felidar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
envelope need not be spherical; for example, a block of wood 1 foot by 2 feet by 3 feet is surrounded by a more-or-less rectangular envelope of air 3 feet by 6 feet by 9 feet. The air envelope around a
spelljamming ship typically has an ovoid shape. Diagram 2.1 shows the air envelope that surrounds a nautiloid that has a keel length of 180 feet. It extends 180 feet from the ship in all directions. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
wife before the group leaves to confront the archlich. Alustriel provides directions to Velgar’s Vittles. In reality, Malaina was suspicious of Mordenkainen, but she didn’t want to make accusations
It’s unlikely, but one or more characters might be present when Kas reveals his true identity. In this case, use the stat block presented in the “Kas the Betrayer” section in appendix B. Kas focuses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Rod of Seven Parts or the priests of Osybus. It can, however, give directions to the cultists’ ritual chamber (area D38) and describe their general motives: “We wish to impress our glorious lord
flameskull stat block) in attacking the party and Sarusanda. Crisis of Faith Run this encounter with Sarusanda after the characters have claimed the rod piece from the cultists (see area D38) but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
matter that I was only asking for directions”-type assassins, you might find that your inherent bloodlust needs to be focused to the subtle enterprises undertaken by the best franchises. So keep calm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
20-foot-high tunnel. The sewer tunnel is 30 feet wide and continues in both directions. The tunnel has a raised walkway 5 feet wide and 5 feet tall along both sides. The main passage is flowing with 1
Encounter 1–4 1d4 cultists of Rakdos 5–9 2d4 giant rats 10–11 1 gray ooze 12–14 1 kraul warrior (see chapter 6 for the stat block) 15–18 1 swarm of insects (centipedes) 19–20 1d4 zombies covered in fungus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
has teeth! Please, anyone, stop it!”
Chaos erupts in the library as students stream in all directions, their books and papers flying as they shout in fear. The only faculty mages in sight are
following changes to its stat block: It has 30 hit points. It has disadvantage on attack rolls. Once it’s defeated, the mimic turns back into an ordinary trunk. Ending the Threat If all the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the road.
A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check realizes two groups are moving through the fields, one in pursuit of the other, though the dense crops block their view
man has no hope of defending himself against the creatures. Massive coyotes are a persistent threat in the Rattle. The three coyotes use the dire wolf stat block, while the farmer they pursue is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Guard
Stat Block: Guard
This gullible recruit spends more time dreaming than patrolling.
Distractable. Bartho is easily distracted from his post because he’d rather be doing anything else.
Sleepy
aren’t real. They’re just a myth told to scare little children from wandering into caves.” (False)
Jane Katsubo Gala
Human Gate Guard
Stat Block: Guard
Though she’s memorized all the keep’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
multiple colossi and triangulating the boot prints’ directions (no check required) points to the village of Ialos. Second Party. Smaller, fresher boot prints made by lighter bipeds meander aimlessly about
the warforged warrior stat block in appendix A) remain in Ialos to guard the mill or patrol its surroundings. When no expedition is underway, thirteen pilgrims (including their leader, Mercy, who also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Peylon Tree Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.1. Dyson Logos Map 6.1: Peylon Tree View Player Version P1: Rotted Roots Thick, gnarled roots spread in all directions. A gaping
wearing a blue cloak rummages in the dirt on hands and knees.
The rummaging figure is a kender named Riffel who also happens to be a werewolf (use the werewolf stat block, except Riffel’s size is Small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, they stare blankly. Then they surge forward into the celebrants, raising rusty farming implements.
Four farmers attack the festival-goers. They use the cultist stat block; their rusty, bladed
more if the characters return her goddaughter to Promise safely. Aunt Dellie gives the characters directions to the Rattle, but she doesn’t know exactly where Kianna’s farm is. The characters must search for it once they reach the Rattle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
The characters spot a band of five bipeds walking single file across a distant ridge. These are warforged pilgrims. Each uses the warforged warrior stat block (see appendix A). The pilgrims are
Spear, Kalyth gives the party directions to Ialos (see “Ialos” earlier in this chapter). She adds that the town’s most prominent structure is a large metal windmill that glints faintly in the mist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
appear in a region. As such chaotic magic is inherent to a chimera’s being, these monsters often manage to shrug off spells cast against them. Theran Chimera
Large monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class
one.
Customizing a Chimera The Theran chimera stat block presents one possible chimera configuration. You may customize these statistics to design your own unique chimera. To do so, simply roll once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
terms of “left” or “right” rather than cardinal directions. The contents of the areas between the mists are detailed below. P14a. A leather sack containing 102 gp lies against one wall of this
detect the stench of rotten flesh from the north. If the top chest is opened, it sprays poisoned darts in all directions. Each creature within 10 feet of the chest must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
leading different directions. From one of them, a sleek puppy with a lolling tongue, a runny nose, and nervous eyes bounds into view.
The puppy is Nosey. Nosey uses the Blink Dog stat block, except
continue searching for Nosey. Treasure. Each bullywug wears paste jewelry worth 10 GP. C3: Bullywug Ambush In the walls of this misty chamber, paths strike off in four directions. Within the chamber, four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Little Oak This encounter features a raggedy group of children called the Getaway Gang. Nib can provide directions to the treant that looks after the kids, or the characters can stumble across the
you?” as it fights to the death. The oni has a pet displacer beast kitten (see the accompanying stat block) named Star, which it abandons if its curse is ended. Characters who aided Dirlagraun in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
single block of ice, is a giant-sized throne atop a circular dais. Chiseled into the throne’s backrest is a large rune.
If the awakened mammoth is aware of the characters’ presence, add: The
, extends 1 mile from it in all directions, and lasts for 8 hours. This property of the throne recharges after a tenday. If the ice throne is destroyed, it ceases to be magical. The throne has AC 13; 80
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
zero. The cloud doesn’t block sound, however.
Defenses. The castle’s crenellated battlements are 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Arrow slits are 10 feet tall, 10 feet above the floor, and 5 feet wide
fitted with transparent crystal magnifying lenses. The telescopes are mounted on steel braces and can be turned and angled to look in different directions, including up or down at a 60-degree angle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the bowls spread their leaves like wings and take flight in all directions like insects. There are fifty flying fruits in all. A character more than 20 feet off the ground—such as one climbing a palm
block has a cleaver stuck into it. The cleaver, which is made of fine silver, functions as a silvered handaxe. P41: West Pantry This pantry is barren. As offerings to the pyramid declined, the priests of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
characters accept the quest and return with proof that Zybilna is alive and well, Madryck gives them his key and directions to the buried chest, which contains the following treasure: A bag of beans A
block. Give the mage whatever alignment and languages you like. If Madryck passes away before the characters return from their Feywild excursion (an event likely to occur only if the characters delay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, Waterdeep, or Yartar (all of which have a strong Zhentarim presence). The bundle contains a block of excellent cheese wrapped in silk, a black bottle of “Old Bargewright” wine, and a folded piece of
directions, run the “Old Tower” encounter in chapter 3. The apparition can’t be harmed and provides no other assistance. It vanishes forever once it has imparted its information, waving goodbye as it fades
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
inherent magic in a deadly burst of lightning. Aurak Draconian
Medium Monstrosity (Sorcerer), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 35 ft.
STR
13
bozaks die, their flesh shrivels away before their bones explode, sending a shower of magical splinters in all directions. Bozak Draconian
Medium Monstrosity (Sorcerer), Typically Lawful Evil