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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Cunning Opportunist. The stone cursed has advantage on the attack rolls of opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
False Appearance. If the stone cursed is motionless at the start of combat, it has
while the stone cursed is active, but when it is slain, the statue shatters and the skull clatters to the ground. Because it is the nexus for the alchemy used to create these horrors, a faint echo of the
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
their heads, and a faint white aura surrounds their bodies.
For good or ill, most fae can’t resist meddling in the adventures of any knight they meet.
Faeries
The faeries of Eldraine are
the start of its next turn.
The sphere is bright light, sheds dim light for an additional 30 feet, and moves with the faerie. If any of the sphere’s area overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of 3rd level or lower, the spell that created the darkness is dispelled.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
portal to a random layer of the Abyss.
Amorphous. The alkilith can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
False Appearance. If the alkilith is motionless at the start of
saving throw, or it hears a faint buzzing in its head for a moment and has disadvantage on its next attack roll, saving throw, or ability check.
If the saving throw against Foment Confusion fails by 5
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
grappled (escape DC 15) and takes 9 (1d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacle","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage at the start of each of its turns until the
of another creature’s turn. The elder brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Break Concentration. The elder brain targets one creature within 120 feet of it with which
Fire Elemental
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damage at the start of each of its turns.A faint humanoid shape shows in a fire elemental’s capricious devastation. Wherever it moves, it sets its surroundings ablaze, turning the world to ash, smoke, and cinders.Fire, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
; until someone takes an action to douse the fire, the creature takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Form","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage at the start of each
Elder Brain
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage at the start of each of its turns until the grapple ends. The elder brain can have up to four targets grappled at a time.
Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6
end of another creature’s turn. The elder brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Tentacle. The elder brain makes a tentacle attack.
Break Concentration. The elder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
choice: Merry Music. Whenever the creature casts a spell or makes a spell attack, the faint sound of merry music can be heard by it and those affected by its magic.
Recklessness. At the start of its
turn, the creature can gain advantage on attack rolls during that turn, but attack rolls against the creature have advantage until the start of its next turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
or starts its turn there has its flying speed halved until the start of its next turn.
Wailing Screams. Whenever the creature casts a spell or makes a spell attack, the faint sound of crying and screams can be heard by it and those affected by its magic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
faint hissing and fizzing sound. The fungus around you dissolves to a formless goo as something moves in the undergrowth to surround you!
A pair of regenerating black puddings, spies for Juiblex
XP). Regeneration. The pudding regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the pudding takes fire damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the pudding’s next turn. The pudding dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
their surroundings are quiet and the wind blows just right. Creatures that cannot hear the Draakhorn can still sense it, like a faint vibration felt subconsciously and interpreted as a sense of dread
northern sea, but the search must start there.
“The one person who could tell us more is a tiefling sorcerer called Maccath the Crimson. No one alive knows more about the Draakhorn than her, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Fire Elemental A faint humanoid shape threads through the core of this wild, moving flame. A fire elemental is a force of capricious devastation. Wherever it moves, it sets its surroundings ablaze
someone takes an action to douse the fire, the creature takes 5 (1d10) fire damage at the start of each of its turns.
Illumination. The elemental sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
their surroundings are quiet and the wind blows just right. Creatures that cannot hear the Draakhorn can still sense it, like a faint vibration felt subconsciously and interpreted as a sense of dread
northern sea, but the search must start there.
“The one person who could tell us more is a tiefling sorcerer called Maccath the Crimson. No one alive knows more about the Draakhorn than her, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Fire Elemental A faint humanoid shape threads through the core of this wild, moving flame. A fire elemental is a force of capricious devastation. Wherever it moves, it sets its surroundings ablaze
) fire damage at the start of each of its turns.
Illumination. The elemental sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light in an additional 30 feet.
Water Susceptibility. For every 5 feet the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
colors of fungi transform the caverns you pass through into softly glowing meadows. The floor is spongy, and the myconid spores are making you start to feel drowsy — at least, you hope that’s what’s
stand. Your vision starts to swim, and you feel dizzy and faint. Your limbs are numb and your legs no longer support you.
A successful DC 13 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check confirms that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
29. The Tomb of Pelota As you approach a bend in the passage, you see a series of faint line drawings on the walls depicting people playing a game that uses a ball and has goals on either end of the
. The ball is immune to most conditions, but it can be grappled or restrained by effects that work on objects. It makes ability checks to escape such entanglements with a +5 bonus. Start of the Game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
back to the Pit of Hatred. Characters who make their own way to the island can start the adventure by landing at any point along its shore. If they use the ferry, Raserhill puts in only at the pier near
Journey In good weather, the journey to Firewatch Island takes an hour. As the characters approach, they can hear the faint sound of a large bell being rung, seemingly coming from the island. But the sound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the area. The music, which blends woodwinds and bells, is faint and has no discernible source. Breakaway Roofs Where denoted in area descriptions, certain parts of the lair have 5-foot-thick breakaway
until the start of its next turn, as it laughs uncontrollably. A strong wind (such as that created by Gust of Wind) disperses the gas for 1 minute, while Dispel Magic disperses the gas for 24 hours. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
by generating a furnace-like heat within their bodies. When hunting, a remorhaz burrows deep below the snow and ice and lies in wait for the faint vibrations created by a creature moving above it
total cover against attacks and other effects outside the remorhaz, and it takes 21 (6d6) acid damage at the start of each of the remorhaz’s turns.
If the remorhaz takes 30 damage or more on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
creature enters the area, the trap’s emanation manifests as the creature’s distorted reflection in the mirror. If that creature is still in the area at the start of its next turn, it must succeed on a DC
of distant flapping wings and a rush of warm air. If that creature is still in the area at the start of its next turn, it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed and incapacitated for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
examines an illusory image without touching it can make a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a successful check, the illusion becomes faint to the character, who can then easily see the
through will appear at the start totally nude, while everything else with them will go to the crypt of the demilich. (Cruel, but most entertaining for the DM.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, and half her face is smashed, but the faint image of a kindly smile remains.
The sanctum is made of polished obsidian stone, with vaulted ceilings that are 20 feet high. The interior of the sanctum
and have the stunned condition until the start of Ruxithid’s next turn.
Combat Command. Ruxithid commands one allied creature he can see within 60 feet of himself to strike. The creature can immediately use its reaction to make one melee weapon attack against a target within its reach.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
for the alchemy used to create these horrors, a faint echo of the original victim’s memories resonates within the skull. A skilled magic-wielder can attempt to extract memories from it to gain insight
the stone cursed is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the stone cursed move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the alkilith move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to
throw, or it hears a faint buzzing in its head for a moment and has disadvantage on its next attack roll, saving throw, or ability check.
If the saving throw against Foment Confusion fails by 5 or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Annam and the Giants The saga of the demigod Diancastra is an epic poem treasured by skalds and storytellers among all kinds of giants. The portion of the saga excerpted at the start of this book is
. That glimmer of hope, faint as it might be, is a significant motivation for those giants who hope to reclaim their people’s ancient glory, and it might account for the saga’s popularity among giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
(Perception) check can hear the faint yet grotesque scuttling of insects from within. Hundreds of tarantula-sized undead spiders crawl through these warrens. Nepartak’s Skull The skull in the crystal box
telepathy out to a range of 30 feet. When she attacks, swarms of mummified spiders pour out from the niches at the start of the following round. Undead Spider Warrens Six swarms of undead spiders inhabit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
ability checks until the start of the faerie’s next turn.
Spellcasting. The faerie casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability
faint white aura surrounds their bodies. Faerie Pathlighter Medium Fey, Typically Chaotic Good
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
space he can see. Until the start of his next turn, he appears ghostly and gains resistance to all damage.
Witchlight Watch Wondrous Item, Legendary (Requires Attunement by Mister Witch or His
Handpicked Successor) This ornate pocket watch is fastened to the end of a gold chain. It glows with a faint golden light when opened, and it makes a soft ticking noise that can be heard only by the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
the treasure (see below), the lizardfolk leap out and start combat. Characters who failed to detect the lizardfolk before the ambush have Disadvantage on their Initiative rolls. The lizardfolk fight
reeds. DC 15 Wisdom (Survival). The character spots faint tracks that lead to the spy. On a successful check, Jacko emerges from the tall reeds and commends the party on finding his hideout. He then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
creature, it is grappled (escape DC 15) and takes 9 (1d8 + 5) psychic damage at the start of each of its turns until the grapple ends. The elder brain can have up to four targets grappled at a time.
Mind
brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Break Concentration. The elder brain targets one creature within 120 feet of it with which it has a psychic link. The elder brain breaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
NPCs” section at the start of this chapter. If the players try to keep the special NPCs out of the fight, you can endanger them by having stray orogs or magmins threaten the NPCs directly, thereby
faint, lingering magical aura, though the school of magic can’t be ascertained. If the characters obtain the fragment, Alaestra Ulgar (see area T6) and Urlam Stockspool (see area T9) each offers to buy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
the ability to cast it in this way when you finish a Long Rest. Whenever you start casting the spell, you can modify it so that it doesn’t require Concentration. If you do so, the spell’s duration
do so again until you finish a Long Rest. Wild Magic Surge 1d100 Effect
01–04 Roll on this table at the start of each of your turns for the next minute, ignoring this result on subsequent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
addition to sand or grit. The area within the storm is heavily obscured, and a creature exposed to the storm takes 1d4 slashing damage at the start of each of its turns. Only substantial cover or
orange lightning release a deluge of fiery droplets. Any creature caught in the burning rain takes 2d6 fire damage at the start of each of its turns. The droplets ignite any flammable objects that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
) check hears distant chittering. Light. None. The sunken floor of this huge hall is covered in dead insects, their dried shells shifting and whispering in a faint breeze. Dozens of demonic faces are
start of each of its turns or take 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage and 3 (1d6) piercing damage. Characters who take 12 damage also are knocked prone. Single-target attacks against the pigs have little effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
: Friend and member of the Barovian Wine Distillers Guild You are greeted by the faint smell of wine. A skeleton draped in rags lies atop a marble slab in the center of the crypt. Heaped around it
, except for one thighbone. If the characters disturb Saint Markovia’s remains, add: A ghostly form appears above the dust, so faint that you can barely discern more than part of a face. From this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
that lasts more than 3 rounds attracts the scrags in area 77. They enter the fray here at the start of the fifth round. White Gates. The corridor leading north has a white gate that separates this area
a fine layer of shattered bone. The faint illumination from a pair of low-burning braziers reveals piles of animal skulls set around the edge of the water.
Creatures. Four merrow entertain