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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Mercane Telepathy. The mercane can communicate telepathically with any other mercane it knows, regardless of the distance between them.Multiattack. The mercane makes three Psi-Imbued Blade attacks
business in Wildspace and the Astral Sea. To a mercane, commerce can take many forms, from the trading of goods and services to the trading of ideas and information. Mercanes are best known, however
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
language to communicate with one another over distance. Each individual typically hunts alone and widely separated from the others to ensure that everyone gets adequate fodder. The leader might
organize members to work together to make a big kill, however. If they succeed, everyone in the group shares the spoils, with the best parts going to those caring for their young.
Girallons’ strange
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
);{"diceNotation":"5d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Orb", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Collapse Distance (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
", "rollAction":"Collapse Distance"}. The seer warps space around one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. That creature must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target, along with
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The bulk of this palace extends deep
, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or an object interacts physically with Demogorgon (for example, by
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
success.
Tracking. For the next 24 hours, the orthon knows the direction and distance to the target, as long as it’s on the same plane of existence. If the target is on a different plane, the orthon
often unaware of being hunted until the orthon strikes. This invisibility can be disrupted when the devil is attacked, however, so a strong counterattack is often the best defense against it.
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
form of two serpentine towers, each crowned by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The
of the next round. On his turn, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or object interacts physically with
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
minute or until the target takes damage. Belashyrra can issue telepathic commands to the charmed creature (no action required), which it does its best to obey.
3. Mind-Weakening Ray. The target must
perception. Each creature of Belashyrra’s choice in the lair must make a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the affected creature perceives objects and creatures a short distance from their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Ebony, onyx, and similar dark-hued valuables bring shadow dragons no particular joy, but they aren’t as inherently repellent as silver, platinum, and diamonds. Beauty fills shadow dragons with contempt
, and that is true of the treasures they collect as well. Though they cannot abandon their hoards, shadow dragons hide them away even from their own sight. The most resplendent items are always the best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
for mapping outdoor environments where travel can go in any direction and calculating distance might be important. A single sheet of hex paper with 5 hexes to the inch is ideal for most maps. Use a
scale for your map that’s best suited to the level of detail you want. Chapter 5 offers more information about creating and mapping wilderness areas.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
(see chapter 3). The Random Undersea Encounters table presents several intriguing options. You can either roll on the table for a random result or choose whichever one works best. Random Undersea
at a depth greater than 200 feet counts as 4 hours. Underwater Visibility Visibility underwater depends on water clarity and the available light. Use the Underwater Encounter Distance table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
body gave out just a short distance from land, and his corpse washed up on the beach with the next tide. If speak with dead is used to communicate with the body, it initially produces incoherent rambling
’ attack shattered his sanity, so that at best he can recount only that the attackers came from the sea, were humanoid in appearance, and had glowing eyes and rotting flesh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
edge of map 7.1.) A low stone ledge overhangs this eroded area, and shrubs and bushes obscure it from observation at a distance. It takes 10 minutes for characters to search each 10-foot-wide space along
the cliff face. This examination must be done from a distance, using a long spear or a 10-foot pole to poke into the sand and gravel, looking for an opening. Any prodding into the cliff face must be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patrols. The rules for infernal war machines in appendix B are meant to help you adjudicate situations that arise during encounters, but combat involving infernal war machines works best with “theater
(Athletics) check, setting the jump’s DC based on the distance between the two vehicles (as well as other factors, as appropriate). Keep it fun and fast-paced, and push the rules aside when they get in the way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
modifiers. The githyanki ship is 50 feet away from the hammerhead ship and maintains its distance throughout this encounter, attempting to disable the characters’ ship before the githyanki attempt to board it
githyanki ship attacks, with a few examples discussed below. Use your best judgment when adjudicating these tactics, and reward players for great ideas and quick thinking. Using Magic. Certain spells can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their lairs inside the hulls of wrecked or abandoned ships. Best of Both Worlds Many hags settle in places where the barriers between the mortal world and the Feywild are thin, making it easy for
items, caged creatures, oddities, objects that hint of a magical purpose, preserved specimens, scraps of lore, and curiosities that have a supernatural origin but aren’t inherently magical. For a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
fight best from afar. Whether they wield arrows or magical rays, these creatures always try to keep a distance from their foes. Brute Brutes are hardy creatures who have lots of hit points and deal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
committed. Consider selecting those that best complement the players’ characters and that don’t conflict with any boundaries discussed in your group’s session zero (see “Preparing for Horror” in chapter 4
). For each evil act, imagine the scene where it took place, and then answer the following questions: What does the act sound like from a distance or to someone in the next room? How does the act, or its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
distance where only skilled archers, heavy siege weapons, or spellcasters can strike back at them. At first blush, it might seem that a potent wizard would make the best giant-killer, but few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
best to remain at least one hundred feet away from them, the sahuagin immediately attack. Otherwise, they follow and watch from a distance, allowing the characters to spring any potential traps or
light source or darkvision, all Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight are made at disadvantage, and the encounter distance is reduced to 10 feet (see “Unusual Environments” in chapter 5 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
best to obliterate their rivals. The bulk of this palace extends deep underwater, in chill and darkened caverns. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Demogorgon can take a lair
until initiative count 20 of the next round. On his turn, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or object
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
and services to the trading of ideas and information. Mercanes are best known, however, for procuring and selling magic items, including artifacts and spelljamming helms. It’s rare to see more than one
also Mercane Telepathy)
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Mercane Telepathy. The mercane can communicate telepathically with any other mercane it knows, regardless of the distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
best to obliterate their rivals. The bulk of this palace extends deep underwater, in chill and darkened caverns. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Demogorgon can take a lair
initiative count 20 of the next round. On his turn, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or object interacts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, the best known of which is Van Richten’s Guide to Vampires. In fairer days, Rudolph lived with his wife, Ingrid, and son, Erasmus, in their family home outside Rivalis in the domain of Darkon. Brash
herbalist’s shop in Mordentshire in the domain of Mordent. Rudolph van Richten’s Traits Ideal. “Evil cannot go unpunished.” Bond. “To protect those I love, I must keep them at a distance and hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, requiring opponents to create light at a distance in order to return fire with any accuracy. Even intruders who don’t need light to see have to contend with the beholder’s superior senses — the monster can
are always a good distraction. Rival beholders are the best one.
— Volo
Best of all, if ye can learn what schemes a beholder holds dearest, threaten those schemes. Its lured attention will at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Quarters”). If the characters want to talk to Prisoner 13, their best bet is to try when she’s not in her cell, hopefully out of sight of the guards. Prisoners do chores such as emptying latrine buckets and
likely has some funds hidden in her office or quarters, if the characters are inclined to seek these out. Escape Route. Varrin will have a small ship within sight of the prison but at a safe distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
otherwise they keep their distance. Once the hawks attack, Moog can’t be surprised. Map 3.14: Old Tower 1. Lower Level Moog has parked a large boulder in front of the doorway. A Small character can squeeze
has to say. She also reveals why she’s so unhappy. If the characters promise to reunite Moog with her husband, she is delighted and tries her best to help them in return. Moog knows where Chief Guh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Citadel If the characters arrive at the citadel in their own ship, they can tell from a distance that the imperial docks are guarded, but the common docks are not. Landing at the Common Docks If they land
party to get to the temple quickly before all the best vantage points are taken. The funeral for Emperor Xavan is a lengthy ceremony, which provides the characters with an opportunity to take a short rest before the final showdown in the Temple of Light.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, see area 15 in chapter 10 for modifications to her statistics. The storm giants ride whales to the Whalebones. At the islands, they mount rocs and fly the remaining distance to Anauroch. Once they
a better chance of succeeding if the characters refrain from drinking their potions of giant size until after they have infiltrated the lair. It’s best if Hekaton (or Serissa) remains an NPC under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Those elves really know how to bring the hurt from a distance, don’t they? Fortunately for the arrow-slinging world, they were willing to share their arcane archery knowledge with friends, and now every
lead a long road journey than an experienced cavalier with a reliable mount? As a cavalier, you’re one of the best warriors around for protecting less hardy allies, even off your mount, making you a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the smart thing to do, both because it negates a damaging fight and because if the rearguard is wiped out, leaders in the cult will wonder why it never reported back. The best result for the
. The distance is only 10 to 15 feet and no ability check is required, but the rocks are difficult terrain. Developments These raiders are distinctly different from the earlier stragglers. All are dressed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Quarters”). If the characters want to talk to Prisoner 13, their best bet is to try when she’s not in her cell, hopefully out of sight of the guards. Prisoners do chores such as emptying latrine buckets and
likely has some funds hidden in her office or quarters, if the characters are inclined to seek these out. Escape Route. Varrin will have a small ship within sight of the prison but at a safe distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Planes are best known as the homes of deities. When discussing anything to do with deities, the language used must be highly metaphorical. Their actual homes aren’t literally places at all, but
their divine needs. Distance is a virtually meaningless concept on the Outer Planes. The perceptible regions of the planes can seem quite small, but they can also stretch on to what seems like infinity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
refer to the Outer Planes as divine planes, spiritual planes, or godly planes, for the Outer Planes are best known as the homes of deities. When discussing anything to do with deities, the language used
Outer Planes. The desires of the mighty forces that dwell on these planes can remake them completely, effectively erasing and rebuilding existence itself to better fulfill their own needs. Distance is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
all worldly pain is fleeting. Also, if an elf becomes too emotionally invested in a loss, the experience might be relived during trance for centuries to come. Keeping some distance between themselves
and the concerns of others serves elves best. Even though they are stingy with their affection for others, most elves are excellent judges of character. Thus, they can form superficial associations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
surrounds this hand-shaped hill. Other highlights visible from this distance include a gatehouse, atop which stands a half-dozen small figures on watch.
When the characters are ready to approach the
social encounter like this one is to imagine a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 representing the worst possible outcome and 10 the best. The characters start at 5, and as they progress through the scene