drawn intent are bestial

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

nameless holy figure, whom others call the Abbot, was drawn to the abbey after Saint Markovia died by Strahd's hand. He sought to restore the abbey after it fell to corruption, but was himself

meant to be perfect. They didn't want to be ordinary humans. They wanted the eyes of a cat, wings to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

weretouched, as many believe they are the descendants of humans and lycanthropes. Whatever their origins, shifters have evolved into a unique race. They are humanoids with a bestial aspect; while they

personality: a feline shifter may be cool and distant, driven by predatory instincts, while a shifter with a lupine spirit might be drawn to find and protect a pack. When a shifter fully embraces this beast

S14. Foyer

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

passage to the east is full of unnatural whispers, mad laughter, and bestial odors. The stairs lead up to area S20. If the characters enter this area making noise or carrying light sources, the golem in area S15 is drawn to them (unless they have already defeated it).

Personal Goal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Personal Goal The precepts of a paladin’s oath provide purpose to the character and dictate an ultimate goal or an overall intent that the paladin abides by and advances. Aside from that, some

apply that goal to their actions when upholding their oaths. If your paladin character has a personal goal, it might be drawn from some life event and thus not directly tied to the oath. Personal Goals

The Abbot

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

The Abbot No creature in Barovia is older than the master of the Abbey of Saint Markovia in Krezk. This nameless holy figure, whom others call the Abbot, was drawn to the abbey after Saint Markovia

to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial traits, and the Abbot, taking pity on them, yielded to their mad desires. Enter Vasili von Holtz. The

Oozes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

the searing pain of its acidic touch. Oozes are drawn to movement and warmth. Organic material nourishes them, and when prey is scarce they feed on grime, fungus, and offal. Veteran explorers know

have no sense of tactics or self-preservation. They are direct and predictable, attacking and eating without cunning. Under the control of Juiblex, they exhibit glimmers of sentience and malevolent intent. Ooze Nature. An ooze doesn’t require sleep.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

Adventure Hooks Adventurers can find the Sunless Citadel within a remote and lonely ravine. The characters can be drawn to the dungeon for any of the following reasons. Relate the information below

, and stories indicate it is a place that holds promise for those intent on discovery, glory, and treasure! Rescue Mission. Another party of adventurers, locally based, delved into the Sunless Citadel

Gnoll Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

natural cavern is a stone double door that is partly open. Bestial, high-pitched laughter echoes within. The gnolls rigged the door with a makeshift alarm. Door Alarm. This simple alarm consists of

much of the south wall of this eerie shrine. Above the dais, a mosaic of black and red tiles depicts the face of a laughing devil whose forked tongue curls down to the dais. Unless drawn elsewhere

Abyss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

release in the Gnoll Lord’s realm. Layer 600: The Endless Maze The demon lord Baphomet, also known as the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts, embodies bestial bloodlust. If he had his way, civilization

plane allows the Abyss to create tiny pockets of Abyssal evil that can eventually become so corrupted that they’re drawn into the Abyss. Thus, adventurers exploring a desecrated temple or fetid swamp

Ranger Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

, Dodge, or Help action using its Bonus Action. In addition, whenever it hits with an attack roll and deals damage, it can deal your choice of Force damage or its normal damage type. Level 11: Bestial

the mirth of the fey and dreadful is their fury. Level 3: Dreadful Strikes You can augment your weapon strikes with mind-scarring magic drawn from the murky hollows of the Feywild. When you hit a

M3. Central Abbey

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

— some lost city farther into the Barrier Peaks. The devil has seen Kwalish’s notes (found in the treasury, area M10), which confirm that the inventor was intent on seeking the legendary city of Daoine

advanced ruse — a war machine of Kwalish’s design, piloted by a particularly ingenious quasit named Whazzit. The original bone devil met its demise after Kwalish’s exile, when it was drawn into the

Redwood Grove Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Death-at-Sunset’s old lair (see “Death-at-Sunset’s Lair”), and he suspects the wyrmling is to blame for the forest’s corruption. If the characters haven’t already expressed their intent to kill the

Constitution saving throw or have the Poisoned condition until the start of its next turn. Three Mud Mephits hide in the mud, drawn here by the dragon’s latent evil magic. The mephits stay hidden until at

Lyn Armaal, Level 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

grass lawn covers this rooftop, which is enclosed by 10-foot-high battlements. The soil beneath the grass is 2 feet deep. Unless they are drawn elsewhere, six aarakocra simulacra (see the “Aarakocra

conch in her tower bedchamber (area 33), though he doesn’t know exactly where. If the characters seem intent on running amok, Thullen tries to defeat them quickly for the good of his family, calling on

N9. Vistani Camp

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

many sins, and he yearns not only to free her but also to restore her to life. If the characters seem intent on destroying Strahd, Kasimir tells them about the Amber Temple. Without divulging too much

female humans) emerge from three of the surrounding wagons (area N9g) and arrive at the tent with weapons drawn in 2 rounds. Luvash won’t meddle in the characters’ affairs without Strahd’s consent

Gibbet Crossing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

wall of this room bears several arrow slits. The south wall contains an enormous map drawn in charcoal, with numerous arrows and annotations. A stone throne sits against the west wall. Qunbraxel

(see the accompanying stat block) is an arrogant mind flayer warlock. Qunbraxel is either seated on the stone throne or reviewing the intricate map drawn on the wall. Qunbraxel is always attended by four

Areas of the Water Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

you?” Shatterkeel hears out those who claim to bring news or gifts, and he might be persuaded to let them go if they seem intent on attacking one of the other cults. If drawn into an explanation of

nothing, or bribe them to cause trouble somewhere else. C13. Blackmaw Den A musty odor pervades the hall outside this room. The doors are marked with crudely drawn pictures of monstrous eyes and

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