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Zombie Clot

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead. Unusual Nature. The zombie doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The zombie makes two Slam attacks

their disregard for their own well-being. A throng of zombies will douse a forest fire with their own ashes or march into a dragon’s maw until the monster chokes. In the course of their relentless

Zombie Plague Spreader

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead. Unusual Nature. The zombie doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Viral Aura. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the

not in their individual menace, though, but their numbers, their persistence, and their disregard for their own well-being. A throng of zombies will douse a forest fire with their own ashes or march

Tarul Var

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If Var is destroyed but his phylactery remains intact, Var gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rejuvenation

. Interlopers who discover his quarters are set upon by the lich and his dread warrior guards, but if Var is brought to the brink of death, he might bargain for a chance to escape the dungeon. Undead Nature. A

Relentless Slasher

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its

’s bargain with sinister forces. 3 It was marked by a fiend before its birth, and its wicked nature emerged over time. 4 A wicked place or magic relic seeped into its being, turning it

Cradle of the Fire Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

cradle occupied and uses the cradle’s initiative count. Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If the cradle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The cradle has

action to douse the fire, the target takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Hurl Lava", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage at the start of each of its turns

Relentless Juggernaut

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the juggernaut fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Regeneration. The juggernaut regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn. If the juggernaut

was left for dead and granted new life to seek revenge. 2 It was turned into a weapon of vengeance by a family member’s bargain with sinister forces. 3 It was marked by a fiend before

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Moloch fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Moloch has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects

Glasya. Bereft as he is, he has little to offer in exchange, so he might bargain with mortals to gain their aid in acquiring coin, jewels, and other riches in return for knowledge about the Nine Hells

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

succeed instead. Innate Spellcasting. Imix’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 20, +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to

another creature takes an action to douse the flames. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and doesn’t catch fire.Imix’s Lair Imix’s home is a fiery inverted pyramid

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

bargained with; it keeps its side of any bargain it makes, though it might twist the wording of any agreement to suit its purposes. If attacked, or if negotiations fail and you refuse the Fiend’s

you are proficient with appears in your hands. The DM chooses the armor. If you lack proficiency with any armor, your base AC instead now equals 12 + your Dexterity modifier while you aren’t

Phoenix Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

choose to succeed instead. Siege Monster. The phoenix deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The phoenix makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its fiery talons. Beak

":"Beak","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. If the target is a creature or a flammable object, it ignites. Until a creature takes an action to douse the fire, the target takes 5 (1d10

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

wanderers keep to civilized realms, preferring to bargain instead of pursuing more dangerous methods of sating their curiosity. However, they aren’t above a little discreet theft to get their claws

not intrinsically interesting. In the tabaxi’s eyes, gathering wealth is like packing rations for a long trip. It’s important to survive in the world, but not worth fussing over. Instead

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack

1 A young deep dragon has captured a number of kuo-toa and has decided to try them out as servants instead of eating them. 2 A young deep dragon maintains the guise of a handsome Humanoid

Mounts and Vehicles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Mounts and Vehicles Many stories tell of hags using strange, enchanted creatures and objects for travel, and most of those stories are accurate. Instead of the usual horse or pony, a hag might ride

astride a giant pig, a goat, or a cow. It’s not unknown for a hag to use a sentient creature as a mount, perhaps as the result of a bargain that creature struck with her. A hag that wants to humiliate

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

traps, snares, and nets to catch the unwary, and when their hunting patrols encounter other beings, they always look for ways to capture their foes instead of killing them. Goblins that run up against

know a goblin is unlikely to be able to uphold its end of any bargain. Even when a goblin is born with the ability to become a spellcaster, the knowledge and talent necessary to carry on the

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and

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 network growing near an

Tinkers and Minstrels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

bargain instead of pursuing more dangerous methods of sating their curiosity. However, they aren’t above a little discreet theft to get their claws on a particularly interesting item when an owner

Master Manipulators

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

; despite knowing that she is evil and dangerous, they are desperate enough to risk making a bargain with her, or foolish enough to think they can persuade her to be helpful without getting something in

its soul goes to the Nine Hells. Hags are usually content to wait and conduct their own business, allowing mortals to come to them when the perceived need is great enough. Instead of being interested

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and

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

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Temple. There, amid hidden lore and the imprisoned vestiges of ancient evil, Strahd first encountered the Dark Powers—and made a bargain with them to regain his vitality and ensnare Tatyana’s heart

. Instead, horrified by Sergei’s murder, Tatyana fled Strahd, ultimately leaping from the height of Castle Ravenloft to escape him and vanishing into the Mists. At the same time, traitors from among the

Phoenix

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the phoenix fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Siege Monster. The phoenix deals double damage to objects and structures. Actions Multiattack. The

or a flammable object, it ignites. Until a creature takes an action to douse the fire, the target takes 5 (1d10) fire damage at the start of each of its turns. Fiery Talons. Melee Weapon Attack

Medusa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

or circumstances afflicted its ancestor. 2 Created by a god and tasked with guarding a treasure or secret. 3 A cultist who made a fiendish bargain and enjoyed rewards that have since

end of its next turn if it is still Restrained, ending the effect on itself on a success. Second Failure: The target has the Petrified condition instead of the Restrained condition.

Tarul Var

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

who discover his quarters are set upon by the lich and his dread warrior guards, but if Var is brought to the brink of death, he might bargain for a chance to escape the dungeon. Undead Nature. A lich

be broken as a result of taking damage. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Var fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If Var is destroyed but his phylactery remains

1. Office of the Artificer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

they might offer. Moghadam’s Bargain Moghadam knows about the Infernal Machine components in the tomb, and is quick to negotiate with the characters for them. In truth, he has no intention of parting

there. They must then help those operatives complete their mission to steal the gemstone eyes from the temple’s greatest statue. The characters can instead travel to the temple to facilitate a

The Demonic Point of View

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

against the Abyss and end its threat forever. Instead, as long as the demons focus most of their efforts on the doorstep of the Nine Hells, realms such as the Seven Heavens and Bytopia are loath to commit

in Gehenna can’t be restored to life except through an exceptional ritual, so the sums required to entice one to fight on its home plane are astronomical … and making such a bargain always draws the attention of the ultroloths.

The Dispute

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the Dispute Mercy doesn’t understand that the Cyran veterans’ true motivation is money, nor does Mercy recognize the value of the items in the pilgrims’ possession. Though reluctant to bargain with

, Kalyth says the Cyran veterans would gladly take either option instead of the Docents. If Mercy offers the ring as well, Kalyth insists the characters keep either the art or the ring, whichever

15. Thessalar's Laboratory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

which tiny insect victims are being sacrificed. Thessalar’s Bargain Thessalar knows about the Infernal Machine components in the temple, and appears to entertain the notion of bargaining with the

for crafting the jeweled skull of a demilich, as well as the remaining jeweled teeth (both in area 18a of the tomb). This will allow the captured gemsmith to complete the skull for Thessalar instead

Glasya

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

devil, gender is insignificant. Devils can’t create new life through physical means; a new devil comes into being only when a soul is corrupted or claimed in a bargain, and the gender of the mortal

Glasya’s petitioners are souls who have pledged themselves to another Lord of the Nine and want out of the bargain. Her minions scour every contract struck with another devil and approach mortals whose

Moloch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

yet another army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest the throne from Glasya. Bereft as he is, he has little to offer in exchange, so he might bargain with mortals to gain their aid in

Perception 21 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 21 (33,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Moloch fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead

Darklake Creature Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

). Green Hag Nanny Plunk is a green hag who likes to taunt and lead travelers astray. She might instead bargain with the characters with her knowledge of the Darklake, especially if her life or freedom is

Relentless Killer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

can’t speak Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Shrouded Presence. The slasher is

, it can choose to succeed instead. Regeneration. The juggernaut regains 20 hit points at the start of its turn. If the juggernaut takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of its

N7. Blinsky Toys

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

tutu. When he meets new customers, Blinsky recites a well-rehearsed greeting: “Wyelcome, friends, to the House of Blinsky, where hyappiness and smiles can be bought at bargain prices. Perhaps you know a

(not for sale; see below) Ireena Kolyana Dolls. Blinsky makes special dolls for the burgomaster’s henchman, Izek Strazni (see area N3 and appendix D). Izek doesn’t pay for the dolls but instead threatens

Hutijin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

then, for your soul? Bargain with Hutijin, and it will cost you both. I hope it is worth it. Hutijin Large fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 200 (16d10 + 112

of fire 3/day: dispel magic 1/day each: heal, symbol (hopelessness only) Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Hutijin fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance

Moloch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

might bargain with mortals to gain their aid in acquiring coin, jewels, and other riches in return for knowledge about the Nine Hells and the other planes. Most of Moloch’s cultists have switched

, major image, stinking cloud, suggestion, wall of fire 1/day each: flame strike, symbol (stunning only) Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Moloch fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead

Respect for the DM

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

adventure by willfully going in a different direction. If you feel like you’re keeping up your end of the bargain but your players aren’t, have a conversation with them away from the gaming table. Try

character, and the character takes the Dodge action in combat until the player rejoins the group. This solution allows the other players to keep playing instead of letting one player stop the game

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