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Grung

Species One Grung Above

humanoids found in rain forests and tropical jungles. They are fiercely territorial and see themselves as superior to most other creatures. Tree-Dwelling Amphibians. Grungs live in trees and prefer shade. A

juvenile to reach maturity. Castes and Colors. Grung society is a caste system. Each caste lays eggs in a separate hatching pool, and juvenile grungs join their caste upon emergence from the hatchery

Kakkuu Spyder-Fiend

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

creature. Hit: The target has the grappled condition (escape DC 13). While grappled, the target also has the restrained condition. A web snare grappling a creature can be attacked and destroyed (AC 10

foot soldiers, but they prefer to avoid more powerful Fiends, who boss them around. Left on their own, kakkuus lurk in ambush and use their webs to snare prey. Spyder-Fiends Demonic beasts that

Canoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

grappled (escape DC 15), pulled up to 30 feet toward the canoloth, and restrained until the grapple ends. The canoloth can grapple one target at a time with its tongue.A type of yugoloth, canoloths

are fiendish trackers and guardians employed by evil powers. They prefer to enter into contracts to guard valuable treasures and important locations. They always do exactly as asked—never any more

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly petrified. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw

around Ravnica, and at least one medusa is thought to be angling for control of the entire guild at the moment. Not all gorgons are so ambitious; some prefer to simply stalk the endless shadows of the

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Web"} to hit, range 30/60 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: The target is restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained target can make a DC 11 Strength check, bursting the webbing

connection to Lolth, which gives them divine magic. They also make up the ruling caste of most chitine colonies. A colony can support numerous choldriths, who serve as commanders, priests, and

Angel of Vengeance

monsters

Restrained condition. Cone of Retribution (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":" of Retribution"}. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, each enemy in a 90-foot Cone

’s true form is large fiery eye within the center of five concentric rings. The rings are often made of a material that befits the divine power that it originally worked for; for example, angels

Speak with Plants Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

and branches to hinder pursuers, for example. Plants might be able to perform other tasks on your behalf, at the GM’s discretion. The spell doesn’t enable plants to uproot themselves and

ability to influence it. This spell can cause the plants created by the entangle spell to release a restrained creature.

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

with that of snakes, producing a caste-based society of hybrids in which the most snakelike are the leaders and the most humanlike are spies and agents in foreign lands. Humans Transformed The

caste system based on how complete a person’s transformation was. The vast majority of yuan-ti fall into three categories — abominations, malisons, and purebloods — while the mutated

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the yuan-ti can’t constrict another target. Scimitar (Yuan-ti Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit

types are possible. Malisons form the middle caste of yuan-ti society and hunt with arrows tipped with their own venom. They use their magical powers of suggestion to force their enemies&rsquo

Korred

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

): At will: commune with nature (as an action), meld into stone, stone shape 1/day: Otto's irresistible danceKorreds are secretive creatures that have strong ties to earth and stone. They prefer to

creature that the korred can see. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or become grappled by the rope (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained. The korred can

Yuan-ti Nightmare Speaker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the target is grappled (escape DC 14) if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained. The yuan-ti can constrict only one creature at a time. Scimitar (Yuan

. Nightmare speakers revel in torturing others, keeping their victims in a constant state of fear and dread. They prefer to terrify rather than kill their opponents. They manipulate communities for

Blue Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

is a Huge or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 20) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled this way at a time. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack

ascension involves fusing the power of a single dragon’s echoes across different worlds of the Material Plane. The black greatwyrm Chronepsis, for example, is said to have stalked multiple worlds and

Red Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

is a Huge or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 20) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled this way at a time. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack

fusing the power of a single dragon’s echoes across different worlds of the Material Plane. The black greatwyrm Chronepsis, for example, is said to have stalked multiple worlds and devoured

White Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

is a Huge or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 20) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled this way at a time. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack

fusing the power of a single dragon’s echoes across different worlds of the Material Plane. The black greatwyrm Chronepsis, for example, is said to have stalked multiple worlds and devoured

Black Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

is a Huge or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 20) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled this way at a time. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack

fusing the power of a single dragon’s echoes across different worlds of the Material Plane. The black greatwyrm Chronepsis, for example, is said to have stalked multiple worlds and devoured

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

this grapple ends, the target has the restrained condition, and the medusa can’t constrict another creature. Final Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit

a surface such as a ceiling with no way to remain there (for example, sufficient handholds), it falls at the end of this movement. Regional Effects The region containing a medusa’s lair is

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

restrained condition. As an action, a creature can make a DC 19 Strength (Athletics) check, freeing itself or a creature within its reach from the rock on a success. The rock restraining each creature

Surtur’s name. Some forgecallers prefer to live and work in isolation, seeking the hottest fires in volcanoes’ hearts or the Elemental Plane of Fire to pursue their own crafts and studies

Green Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

is a Huge or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 20) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled this way at a time. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack

involves fusing the power of a single dragon’s echoes across different worlds of the Material Plane. The black greatwyrm Chronepsis, for example, is said to have stalked multiple worlds and devoured

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. 2 I laugh loudly and see the humor in stressful situations. 3 I prefer to solve problems without violence, but I finish fights decisively. 4 I enjoy being out in nature; poor weather

. Job. 3 I must set an example of hope for those who have given up. 4 I’m searching for a fellow marine captured by an elusive enemy. 5 Fear leads to tyranny, and both must be

Roleplaying a Yuan-ti

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

above those of our race. (Any) 4 Kinship. My allegiance is to my caste and my city. Other settlements can burn for all I care. (Any) 5 Inspiration. My actions set an example for the lesser castes to

Personality Trait 1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone rather

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Aasimar are placed in the world to serve as guardians of law and good. Their patrons expect them to strike at evil, lead by example, and further the cause of justice. From an early age, an aasimar

prefer to keep a low profile. An aasimar inevitably draws the attention of evil cultists, fiends, and other enemies of good, all of whom would be eager to strike down a celestial champion if they had

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, though some dragon turtles prefer coastal lairs with easier access to settlements they can trade with—or prey upon. Particularly reclusive dragon turtles seek lairs in even more remote locales

. As an example, map 5.14 depicts a topaz dragon’s lair in a seaside cavern, but it could be reimagined as a grotto in the side of a coral reef rising from a shelf on the ocean floor, with the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

their own subterranean food, and prefer to sneak about at night, the people of a town might go for weeks or months without noticing evidence that kobolds are in the area, and years between actual

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

vampire is restrained. Otherwise, it moves to attack what it perceives to be the closest source. Repulsed by Perfume. The vampire has disadvantage on melee attack rolls made against any creature

leaving nothing behind but bones, gristle, and the victim’s blood-spattered belongings. Gnoll vampires are indiscriminate feeders that prefer the flesh and blood of humanoids, including other

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

revere and serve the dragon. Outside the Feywild, they often prefer to communicate with other creatures through dreams. Ancient Moonstone Dragon Connections d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType

of one plane to wander into others. Moonstone Dragon Lair Features You can look to other maps in this chapter as inspiration for the scattered parts of a moonstone dragon’s lair. For example

Grungs

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

Amphibians. Grungs live in trees and prefer shade. A grung hatchery is maintained in well-guarded ground-level pools. About three months after hatching, a grung tadpole takes on the shape of an adult. It

takes another six to nine months for a grung juvenile to reach maturity. Sentient, poisonous frogs that live in trees. Truly, the gods hate us. — Volo Castes and Colors. Grung society is a caste

Language

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Language Like Sigil, the Outlands are home to speakers of every language, but creatures generally speak Common. Still, certain locations attract those who favor a particular tongue. For example

, residents of towns with high concentrations of devils tend to also speak Infernal, while those in locales frequented by angels prefer to trumpet their holy praise in Celestial.

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon. Outside the Feywild, they often prefer to communicate with other creatures through dreams. Adult Moonstone Dragon Connections d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction

look to other maps in this chapter as inspiration for the scattered parts of a moonstone dragon’s lair. For example, a well maintained and above-water version of the black dragon lair’s

Druid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

escaping, depending on the nature of the bonds or confinement; for example, Manacles only work on a Small or Medium creature, so shape-shifting into a Tiny animal would allow a Druid to slip out of the

restraints with ease. However, a creature changing sizes doesn’t automatically end the Grappled or Restrained conditions unless it causes the creature to no longer meet the effect’s size requirement

Yuan-ti Abomination

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

Yuan-ti Abomination Monstrous serpents with burly humanoid torsos and arms, abominations form the highest caste of yuan-ti society, and they most closely resemble the race as the serpent gods

: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the yuan-ti can’t constrict another target. Scimitar (Abomination

Ettercap

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

remains of past meals, which puts ettercaps in conflict with Fey. Spiteful ettercaps go out of their way to torment and feed on Fey; they prefer to menace those smaller than themselves, like pixies and

smaller creature the ettercap can see within 30 feet. Failure: The target has the Restrained condition until the web is destroyed (AC 10; HP 5; Vulnerability to Fire damage; Immunity to Bludgeoning, Poison

Strahd von Zarovich Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by Strahd, incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 7

to Strahd is quickly undone. For example, a critical hit might dislocate Strahd’s jaw, but only for a moment; then the vampire’s jaw quickly resets itself. The ability of the Heart of

Roleplaying

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

the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. As you roleplay, consider whether you prefer an active approach or a descriptive approach, each of which is described in “Social

Interaction Example.” The DM uses an NPC’s personality and your character’s actions and attitudes to determine how an NPC reacts. A cowardly bandit might buckle under threats of imprisonment. A stubborn

Emotionless Evil

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

well enough to know that they can get away with this casual disregard for life almost anytime. Furthermore, in the yuan-ti caste system, a greater yuan-ti’s life is worth far more than a lesser one’s

to murder them in their sleep, the yuan-ti will do so — and they actually prefer these tactics to open warfare. Because abominations and malisons can change into the shapes of snakes, they can keep

Mephits

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

large numbers on the Elemental Planes and in the Elemental Chaos. They also find their way to the Material Plane, where they prefer to dwell in places where their base elements are abundant. For

example, a magma mephit is composed of earth and fire, and it favors volcanic lairs, while an ice mephit, which is composed of air and water, favors frigid locales. Elemental Nature. A mephit doesn’t

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