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Heroes of the Borderlands
Quick Disguise. Jacko spends 1 minute to disguise himself as a different Humanoid of approximately his height and weight. While Jacko is disguised, a creature that takes the Study action to inspect
customers parrot his cheesy slogan: âJacko always has your back-o.âCunning Action. Jacko takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Drop. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Drop"} to hit, one creature directly underneath
that misses its chance to kill must make its slow way back to the ceiling. A fallen piercer excretes a foul-smelling slime when attacked, making most predators think twice about eating it.
Piercers
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
day when it can complete its mission, return to Gehenna, and serve the General directly in his yugoloth legions, but it doesnât kill goblinoids indiscriminately. By devouring the souls of
AttacksChange Shape. The barghest transforms into a Small goblin or back into its true form. Other than its size and speed, its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isnât transformed. The barghest reverts to its true form if it dies.
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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
farastu minionsârather than fight directly.
Demodands
Demodands, also called gehreleths, are Fiends from the Tarterian Depths of Carceri. Cast into the prison plane long ago for forgotten
;{"diceNotation":"2d20", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. Even those who survive on other planes find themselves eventually dragged back, pulled by some planar tether.Acid, PoisonCold
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 15 feet directly away from the gauth and have its speed halved until the start of the gauthâs next turn.
6: Sleep Ray. The targeted creature must succeed
can survive on meat but prefers to sustain itself with power drained from magic objects. If starved of magic for several weeks, it is forced back to its home plane, so it constantly seeks new items
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
restriction.
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An amethyst dragon recruits a group of adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks before swapping back.
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portion of an amethyst dragonâs hoard before burrowing back into the deep Underdark. The dragon has a magic crystal that can trace the wormâs movement.
3
An ancient amethyst dragon is
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
scales become translucent and shimmer in the light, rippling as the dragon moves. The dragonâs horns and spines hover above the body, moving and shifting along the back and tail to mirror the
said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly.
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I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness.
3
I like to impress visitors by
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
; scales. It glows like starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragonâs mood: bristling with anger, lying back
dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isnât directly harmful to the creature.
Ice
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy.
Visions in Starlight
Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night
dragon issues that isnât directly harmful to the creature.
Ice Passage. The dragon can open a passage through a wall of ice or snow that is up to 5 feet thick, creating an opening up to 30 feet
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragonsâ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a
to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isnât directly harmful to the creature.
Stone Passage. The dragon touches a section of stone up to 30 feet in any dimension. The
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
before swapping back.
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A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon.
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An amethyst
the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isnât directly harmful to the creature.
Imprisoning Force. The dragon casts the forcecage spell, using its spell save DC and requiring
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Eventually, the scales become translucent and shimmer in the light, rippling as the dragon moves. The dragonâs horns and spines hover above the body, moving and shifting along the back and tail
what others have said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly.
2
I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness.
3
I like to impress
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
power manifests visibly in the gem-like spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragonâs back, dancing and shifting with
the survivors (including the dragonborn ship captain) back to the city they came from.
Topaz Dragon Lairs
Topaz dragons are happiest by the sea. They spend most of their time basking in the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragonsâ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a spring sky to the rich, crystalline
issues that isnât directly harmful to the creature.
Stone Passage. The dragon touches a section of stone up to 30 feet in any dimension. The dragon can shape the stone to open or close a passage
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragonâs psionic power manifests visibly in the gem-like spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragonâs back
the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isnât directly harmful to the creature.
Cancellation. The dragon chooses an
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was
mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a miser counting coins.
Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
gemstone hovers one foot above the center of the pool. Another path leaves the area through the hedge wall on the far side of the pool, directly opposite where you entered.
Four chuuls dwell in this dark
during that time, and if they were already attacking, they stop and dive to the bottom of the pool to inspect their new treasure. If the characters attempt to leave the area without retrieving the garnet
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
gemstone hovers one foot above the center of the pool Another path leaves the area through the hedge wall on the far side of the pool, directly opposite where you entered.
Four chuuls dwell in this dark
during that time, and if they were already attacking, they stop and dive to the bottom of the pool to inspect their new treasure. If the characters attempt to leave the area without retrieving the garnet
Orc
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raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the
area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can
Kobold
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retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so theyâre easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing
were in their presence. Kobolds fall all over themselves to obey orders from a dragon, even if they are dangerous orders. Although kobolds usually donât worship Tiamat directly, they recognize her
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Back Tunnel Corpses. Lying against the walls of this 20-foot-high tunnel are the mutilated corpses of ten hobgoblins.
Scaladar. Three scaladar (see appendix A) patrol the tunnel.
The scaladar
hunt as a trio and have orders from Zox to kill any humanoids they see. Ideally, the characters should encounter the scaladar after they have had time to inspect the hobgoblin corpses. The hobgoblins
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragonâs Wake
dwarf architect in charge of rebuilding the town, whom everyone calls âThe Growlerâ behind her back. Jack Torver, the newest council member (see âTorverâs Postâ for more information). A job board outside
of the fishery holds notices for adventurers looking for work. If the characters inspect the job board, proceed to the âThe Quest Boardâ section.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
see that all the crates go into the strong room. If they donât look inside the warehouse while the wagons are unloaded but inspect the warehouse later, they wonât find any of the crates; the only
lizardfolk carrying contraband into the tunnel beneath the strong room. They can take the direct approach and inspect the strong room surreptitiously. This leads to a fight with lizardfolk if characters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
questions asked. Satisfied customers parrot his cheesy slogan: âJacko always has your back-o.â Jacko Small Humanoid (Halfling), Chaotic Neutral
AC 13 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 22 (5d8)
Speed 30 ft
himself as a different Humanoid of approximately his height and weight. While Jacko is disguised, a creature that takes the Study action to inspect Jackoâs appearance can make a DC 13 Intelligence
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
see that all the crates go into the strong room. If they donât look inside the warehouse while the wagons are unloaded but inspect the warehouse later, they wonât find any of the crates; the only
lizardfolk carrying contraband into the tunnel beneath the strong room. They can take the direct approach and inspect the strong room surreptitiously. This leads to a fight with lizardfolk if characters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
41. Drop to Level 10 Hole in Floor. Carved into the floor is a smooth, 10-foot-square stone shaft. (The shaft descends 10 feet before opening in the ceiling of area 3b on level 10, directly above the
huge altar there.)
Alcoves. Six dark alcoves line the walls. (At the back of one is a secret door that opens into a closet, which has another secret door that leads to area 40.)
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
there on her back in only two days. However, this offer is extended only if the adventurers leave directly from the council, rather than first pursuing any other business. The journey takes the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
into its outer walls, directly across from each other. Two passages continue on to the north and south. A stone door is set into the back wall of a stone ledge to the west. If the characters talk loudly
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
there on her back in only two days. However, this offer is extended only if the adventurers leave directly from the council, rather than first pursuing any other business. The journey takes the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the Sumber Hills, bound for Summit Hall. Earth cultists attacked the group a few miles from Summit Hall. The cultists took prisoners back to the Sacred Stone Monastery, paying water cultists for the
use of their riverboats to cross the Dessarin River, which is how the delegationâs valuables end up in Womford (see âRumors in Red Larchâ). On their way back to their base, the earth cultists skirmished
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
are with the party, the wrestlers rush off to distract the giants, and the characters automatically succeed on their group Dexterity (Stealth) check. âWeâll hold them off,â one wrestler yells back
the dragon, Akaanvaerd swoops down to inspect the interlopers. He has no interest in the charactersâ quest but considers whether he can use these little ones to further his own aims. Namely
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Yeenoghu are fighting to claim Avernus for themselves, and Kostchtchie (assuming the characters released him in chapter 3) wants his hammer back. None of them can be trusted. Demon lords are savagery
contact other plane spells or similar magic. Bel Bel rankles at Zarielâs rulership of the layer of the Nine Hells that was once his, but he wonât challenge her directly as long as he thinks Asmodeus
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
stopped in their tracks by the daunting defenses of the gate quarter. More than one reckless attack by orcs, trolls, or giants was driven back from the gate. In time, those savage foes found other ways
produced by the nearby elemental node. Unlike the members of the other three cults, the Black Earth cultists have easy access to the surface. This quarter of the temple complex lies almost directly
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
directly to Silent Sound using the timepiece of travel. Either option is fine. With an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign often involving access to crazy magic, donât be afraid to let the characters
make use of it. But there are options for holding back on the magic of the orrery and its components if you want to (see the âLevel Inappropriateâ sidebar in episode 2), and an overland journey has its
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
5. The Arch of Mist One section of the path shown on the floor leads directly into a stone archway. If any character stands within 2 feet of the entranceway upon the path, read: The stone archway
path will be teleported to area 11, and those who pass through off the path will be sent back to area 3.