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Brackish Trudge

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

with deadly fungus spores can make short work of the unwary. Trudges are also notoriously difficult to slay; the energies of life and death within them allow them to survive harrowing injuries.Fire

vegetation that thrive in the bayou. They are living examples of the conflicting forces of life and decay existing in a harmonious cycle. Flowers and other plant life grow on their backs, necks, and heads

Relentless Juggernaut Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. The juggernaut doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The juggernaut makes two attacks. It can replace one attack with Deadly Shaping if it is ready. Executioner’s Pick

":"Fist","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Deadly Shaping

Life Domain Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Life domain focuses on the vibrant positive energy — one of the fundamental forces of the universe — that sustains all life. The gods of life promote vitality and health through

healing the sick and wounded, caring for those in need, and driving away the forces of death and undeath. Almost any non-evil deity can claim influence over this domain, particularly agricultural deities

Lesser Death Dragon

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

echoes, and sometimes things or creatures they encounter painfully remind them of what they once had. These fleeting moments of lucidity quickly burn away in rage and anguish, driving the dragons to

unleash in a horrific mockery of the breath weapon it possessed in life. The breath snuffs out life force and infuses undeath into corpses it touches. These zombie;zombies burn with Cataclysmic fire

Carrion Stalker Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

kills the larvae.A carrion stalker begins life as a pale larva that infests a corpse. Over the course of weeks, this grub burrows, feeds, and grows, ultimately developing into a chitinous mass of pincers

and tentacles. When an adult carrion stalker detects movement, it bursts from its corpse-cradle to attack, intent on implanting its young into the living and starting its species’ life cycle

Doomwake Giant

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Noxious Gust"}. The giant exhales a mighty gust that creates a blast of deadly mist in a 60-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature

typically roam to the edges of the world, where they either fade away over time or become legends that take on their own terrible life. A spectrum of giants claims territory across Theros, drawing

Bheur Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

wintry lands, favoring snowy mountains. These hags become more active during winter, using their ice and weather magic to make life miserable for nearby settlements. A bheur hag’s skin has the

staff that can be ridden like a flying broom and that augments the hag’s magic. Bheur hags are attracted to selfish actions inspired by deadly cold, such as murdering a traveler for a winter coat

Viktra Mordenheim

monsters

start of each of its turns, and its Speed decreases by 10 feet. Deadly Serum. The target takes 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Deadly Serum", "rollDamageType

creation, the Unbreakable Heart, a miraculous device that grants life to Mordenheim’s elusive reanimated victim, Elise. Viktra’s Domain Lamordia is altered by Viktra’s presence

Greater Death Dragon

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

life. In battle, they are deadly foes, channeling the Cataclysmic fire that limns their bones and fuels their breath. They take cruel delight in snatching foes in their jaws, rushing into the air, then

Cataclysmic fire, which it can unleash in a horrific mockery of the breath weapon it possessed in life. The breath snuffs out life force and infuses undeath into corpses it touches. These zombie;zombies burn

Y'demi

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

function only for their intended wearers. Oriq Blood Mage Oriq blood mages create deadly weapons formed of their own blood. They can also sense the life energy within nearby creatures, making the

Carrionette Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. The swap is also undone if the controlled body takes damage from the carrionette’s Silver Needle.Carrionettes arise from innocent intentions. Heartfelt wishes breathe life into a beloved toy and

porcelain dolls are the most common, all manner of deadly stuffed animals, crawling jack-in-the-boxes, bloodthirsty poppets, murderous jewelry box ballerinas, and so forth might be carrionettes. These

Oriq Blood Mage

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

creature dies if reduced to 0 hit points by this necrotic damage.Oriq blood mages create deadly weapons formed of their own blood. They can also sense the life energy within nearby creatures, making the

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

calculated poise, and its deadly strike. Their advanced philosophy taught the virtue of detachment from emotion and of clear, focused thought. Yuan-ti culture was among the richest in the mortal

emotions are foreign to most yuan-ti, which understand sentiment only as an exploitable weakness. A yuan-ti views the world and the events of its own life with such extreme pragmatism that it is nearly

Cradle of the Fire Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

plant life. Empowered Fire Giants. Fire giants within 1,000 feet of the scion gain a +8 bonus to attack and damage rolls. If the scion dies, existing ore remains, but new veins of ore stop forming. The

enclosed in stasis inside a powerful Elemental called a cradle. The cradle protects the slumbering scion and follows its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the

Scion of Surtur

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

almost nonexistent within 6 miles of the scion, parching the land and withering most plant life. Empowered Fire Giants. Fire giants within 1,000 feet of the scion gain a +8 bonus to attack and damage

its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the scion within fully awakens.FireCold, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksEarth

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

16 Constitution saving throw or drop to 0 hit points. On a successful save, the creature is frightened until the end of its next turn. Life Drain. The demilich targets up to three creatures that it

can see within 10 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Life Drain","rollDamageType

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. While their spontaneity and whimsy sometimes put them at odds with more stoic peoples, satyrs rarely let the moodiness of others hinder their own happiness. Life is a blessing from the gods, after

longer below the knees. Short, soft hair grows down their neck and spine, along their shoulders, and on their forearms. Embracing Life Most satyrs believe that the other peoples of Theros are woefully

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

casts this deadly weapon aside so that he can charge his enemies and gore them with his horns, trampling them into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a beast.Baphomet’s Lair Baphomet

more of the following effects: Plant life within 1 mile of the lair grows thick and forms walls of trees, hedges, and other flora in the form of small mazes. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

known as the Blood Lord. While he takes pleasure in the sufferings of the living, he far prefers the company and service of Undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the multiverse transformed

’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Deadly Utterance. Orcus’s voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to be subjected to power word

Lizardfolk

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

survive with just their wits in situations that would be deadly for other folk. Because of that fact, many lizardfolk myths state that their people were placed by the gods in the Material Plane to guard

’t work on a Construct or an Undead. Life Span The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end

Barbarian

classes Basic Rules (2014)

, though, a settled life is no virtue, but a sign of weakness. The strong embrace nature—valuing keen instincts, primal physicality, and ferocious rage. Barbarians are uncomfortable when hedged in

sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise. A Life of Danger A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

an unappealing place to explore by temporarily diverting springs, driving away game, stealing critical tools, and altering trails to leave hunting or lumber parties hopelessly lost. The firbolgs

Psychological Horror

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

adventures. Unreliable Information. Uncertainty and paranoia shape psychological horror stories. Characters might experience a deadly encounter only to wake up at the end, not having realized they were

asleep. Before undermining characters’ senses, identify what’s driving these skewed perceptions and how characters might overcome them.

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home. AFFABLE AND POSITIVE Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are

Pastoral Pleasantries

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

empires. Many halflings live among other races, where the halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home.

Unexplained Powers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Unexplained Powers Sorcerers are rare in the world, and it’s unusual to find a sorcerer who is not involved in the adventuring life in some way. People with magical power seething in their veins

obscure or quixotic motivations driving them to adventure. Some seek a greater understanding of the magical force that infuses them, or the answer to the mystery of its origin. Others hope to find a way to

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Solitude. My own company obviates the need for others in my life, whether they are dragons or lesser creatures. (Any

dragon to tolerate the djinni’s presence by driving off a clan of cyclops;cyclopes harassing the dragon. 4 Reunited after years apart, an adult topaz dragon parent and young dragon child

Unexplained Powers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Unexplained Powers Sorcerers are rare in the world, and it’s unusual to find a sorcerer who is not involved in the adventuring life in some way. People with magical power seething in their veins

obscure or quixotic motivations driving them to adventure. Some seek a greater understanding of the magical force that infuses them, or the answer to the mystery of its origin. Others hope to find a way to

A Life of Danger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

A Life of Danger A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is fraught with peril: rival tribes, deadly

. Wandering is often a way of life for their native tribes, and the rootless life of the adventurer is little hardship for a barbarian. Some barbarians miss the close-knit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties.

Chapter 2: Giants in Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

escape. In return, she taught me the rudiments of rune carving. —Bigby Intended for the Dungeon Master, this chapter explores key aspects of giants’ life and society. The ideas and tables included

here should inspire you as you prepare to use giants in your D&D game. This material is divided into five main sections: “Roleplaying Giants” discusses how to bring giants to life during your game

Psychological Horror

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

a deadly encounter only to wake up at the end, not having previously realized they were asleep. Before undermining characters’ senses, though, make sure you know what’s driving these skewed

A Life of Danger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

a town, and he or she plays a similar role as a protector of the people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is fraught with peril: rival tribes, deadly weather, and

A Life of Danger Not every member of the tribes deemed “barbarians” by scions of civilized society has the barbarian class. A true barbarian among these people is as uncommon as a skilled fighter in

Chapter 2: Icewind Dale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

bay—an aurora that portends an everlasting winter. Storms bring driving hail and sleet that leaves everything coated in a sheath of ice. Snow piles in deep drifts and blocks all trails leading south

churns icebergs and floes in a deadly tumult, like winter grinding its teeth in anticipation of its next freezing assault. Trapped in winter’s cold embrace, nomadic humans follow herds of reindeer

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

use their training as adventurers. The dungeon delving, monster slaying, and other dangerous work common among adventurers is second nature for a fighter, not all that different from the life he or she

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

or in daily life, the following principles guide the yuan-ti in all they do. Other Lives Are Cheap Yuan-ti put little value on humanoid lives, even those of their own slaves and cultists. They would

’ feelings if doing so could adversely affect the yuan-ti’s plans, but they understand humanoid psychology well enough to know that they can get away with this casual disregard for life

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