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Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the coffin is animate.
Spider Climb. The animated coffin can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on
boxes with simple fittings to elaborate, gilded sarcophagi and reverent, fabric-lined caskets.
Beyond the City of Doors, animated coffins serve similar—albeit less industrial—roles
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dreams dusk hags might share with unsuspecting sleepers.
Dusk Hag Prophecies
d10
Prophecy
1
“A red hat approaches with ill intent. Be wary.”
2
“A ship comes on a sea of bones, but treasure
the golden key.”
6
“Beware the black horse.”
7
“The fish is your friend.”
8
“The stairs downward lead to that which you seek.”
9
“Look for two crossed swords. There your goal lies.”
10
“If you see two crows, turn back. Beyond is death.”
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the memory web is animate.
Memory Flood. When the memory web is reduced to 0 hit points, it discharges any memories it consumed over the past 24
;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Drained Memories"} each time it makes an ability check or attack roll, subtracting the d4 roll from it. Each time the target is memory drained beyond
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow irritated when disturbed. But anyone who can endure their abrasive
.
7
A topaz dragon has developed a taste for merfolk, and the merfolk community near the dragon’s lair is desperate for help.
8
A topaz dragon is intent on destroying the homes of all
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
protectors who don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow irritated when disturbed. But anyone who
dragon’s clutches.
7
A topaz dragon has developed a taste for merfolk, and the merfolk community near the dragon’s lair is desperate for help.
8
A topaz dragon is intent on
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
other nature protectors who don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow irritated when disturbed
intent on destroying the homes of all intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath.
Connected
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the ire of druids and other nature protectors who don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow
.
8
A topaz dragon is intent on destroying the homes of all intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
cavern beyond the ravine, a glimpse of a majestic mushroom tower can be seen, although the poor light and a rising mist makes it impossible to discern its details. Drow Pursuit in Neverlight Grove
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
someone, and it can’t rest until its torturer is slain. The ghost tries to possess the first character to come within 5 feet of it, with the intent of using the host to find and kill its torturer. If
the ghost fails to possess someone, it tries to persuade the characters (in Aquan or Common) to help it find peace. The ghost can sense that its torturer is nearby, but can’t discern the exact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
1 (−5)
WIS
3 (−4)
CHA
1 (−5)
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, frightened
Senses blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
passive Perception 6
Languages
fungus move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the violet fungus isn’t ordinary fungus.
Actions
Multiattack. The fungus makes 1d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the east leads to area X6. The double doors to the west open into area X15. Characters who listen at the western doors hear gruff humanoid voices beyond, but can’t discern what’s being said.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Snapping Turtle Bay This bay is beautiful beyond compare. Though the sky is dark with clouds of smoke and ash streaked with lightning, the white sand beaches, lush forests, bright coral reefs, and
caves overlooking the bay. These simple creatures aren’t inherently hostile, but they are suspicious and wary around newcomers. Any show of malicious intent on the part of strangers is enough to shift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
3. The Boneyard As the characters emerge into this area, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: This area extends well beyond where you can see, stretching into the darkness. Thousands of
relative seclusion.” Gar’s intent, of course, is to use the blood from the young creature in a much larger ritual, to animate what will certainly be a terrifying army of undead to assault the coastline
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
instruments allow him to get the true measure of guests. In his hands, the spyglass and ear horn grant Nikolas advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks to discern lies and determine true intent. Characters who
attempt to deceive Nikolas must succeed on a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the goblin’s Wisdom (Insight) check. If one or more characters seem intent on disrupting the carnival, Nikolas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
teleports away, the citadel vanishes, leaving only a scarred landscape to indicate where it once stood. I couldn’t discern if the githzerai leader was alive, dead, or undead. But the psychic stress in his
initiative in preaching the philosophy of Zerthimon and sharing their knowledge of how to fight illithids and githyanki. To this end, zerths sometimes venture to other planes with the intent of founding a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
powerful demon usually has an intent that goes beyond merely causing carnage, and a plan to achieve it. DEMONIC AMULETS: BLESSING AND CURSE
Some demon lords have a way of cheating death, but this great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Banrion’s Lair The rocky plateau beyond the chasm holds the crumbled shell of an ancient castle. Banrion the unicorn makes her home here, along with a number of goodly fey who shelter in a network of
have peaceful intent (most likely because they saw through the dryad-hags’ ruse, or they simply want to assess Banrion’s nature themselves), they can approach unarmed and announcing themselves. With
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
understand the difference between an order’s intent and its exact wording. Unlike many constructs, it seeks to fulfill the former rather than slavishly follow the latter. Tactical Cunning. A helmed horror
blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, stunned
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 14
Languages understands the languages of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an
darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill. Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
against Strahd came from that empire — now lost beyond the mists. Journal Page As the characters cross the room, read: You hear the soft flapping sound of wings, but can’t discern its origin. A single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
magic. The stasis ends and the pudding attacks if it is touched or harmed. The statue’s stone features are impossible to discern while the black pudding covers it. Once the pudding sloughs off
statues once depicted other gods, but now they lie smashed beyond recognition. The assembly of petrified creatures includes five unfortunate adventurers (a male human, a male half-orc, a female elf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an
darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill. Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, charmed, frightened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (can’t see beyond this radius), passive Perception 12
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
False Appearance. If the barkburr is
(Investigation) check to discern that the barkburr is animate.
Springing Leap. With or without a running start, the barkburr’s high jump is up to 15 feet, and its long jump is up to 30 feet. The barkburr’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
)
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 10
Languages understands Common and Druidic but doesn’t speak
Challenge 7
act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the blight is animate.
Siege Monster. The blight deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
3 (−4)
Skills Stealth +4
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (can’t see beyond this radius), passive Perception 10
Languages understands
observed the blight move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the blight is animate.
Spider Climb. The blight can climb difficult surfaces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
retractable spikes. Like their inanimate counterparts, animated coffins range from plain wooden boxes with simple fittings to elaborate, gilded sarcophagi and reverent, fabric-lined caskets. Beyond
, poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (can’t see beyond this radius), passive Perception 10
Languages understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
3 (–4)
Damage Resistances fire
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (can’t see beyond this radius), passive
memory web move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the memory web is animate.
Memory Flood. When the memory web is reduced to 0 hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
with the golem), Hamukai felt sure of the scroll’s safety. Zikzokrishka returned with an army, intent on ripping the sapphire from the prince’s head. She scattered the populace and reduced the prince’s
of years, far beyond her draconic life span. In her thirst for power, she sought and achieved transformation into a dracolich, willing to wait an eternity to outlast the spell that held Hamukai near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of Arvandor or be able to fully define the longing, but they can’t escape it. Getting to Arvandor, on the other hand, is extraordinarily difficult for most mortal elves, requiring magic far beyond
, the greatest elf wizards of Toril summoned into the world a piece of Arvandor and bound it there. Their intent was to craft a new homeland for the elves, a place protected from the outside world and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
share with unsuspecting sleepers. Dusk Hag Prophecies d10 Prophecy 1 “A red hat approaches with ill intent. Be wary.” 2 “A ship comes on a sea of bones, but treasure waits behind a silver skull
black horse.” 7 “The fish is your friend.” 8 “The stairs downward lead to that which you seek.” 9 “Look for two crossed swords. There your goal lies.” 10 “If you see two crows, turn back. Beyond is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Immunities blinded, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, prone
Senses blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 5
Languages —
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Death Burst. The
grow to full size in 7 days.
Eerie Resemblance. The gas spore resembles a beholder. A creature that can see the gas spore can discern its true nature with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 10
Languages understands Common and Druidic but doesn’t speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
False Appearance. If the blight is
) check to discern that the blight is animate.
Siege Monster. The blight deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Multiattack. The blight makes one Branch attack and one Grasping Root
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Immunities poison, psychic
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 6
creature hasn’t observed the rocking horse move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the rocking horse is animate.
Flying Mount. The rocking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the mound can discern its true nature with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) check. “One Must Die!” If any character climbs to the top of the dais, read: The chanting rises once more as
shambling mound and prompts it to attack. It pursues prey beyond the room but won’t leave the dungeon. It can move through tunnels without squeezing and completely fills its space. At the start of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
1 (–5)
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (can’t see beyond this radius), passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 4
observed the horrid plant move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Nature) check to discern that the horrid plant isn’t an ordinary plant.
Actions
Multiattack. The horrid plant