gain counter leading

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

giant’s commands. The wolves gain a +6 bonus to their attack and damage rolls while they are within 30 feet of the giant. The wolves disappear after 1 minute, when the giant dies, or when the

to a meteoric rise in the giants’ ordning. Many of them end up as jarls, leading their communities, or as advisers to jarls—often the true power behind the throne. They are usually devoted

White Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Reckless. At the start of its turn, the abishai can gain advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls during that turn, but attack rolls against it have advantage until the start of its next

forth to represent her interests in the Hells and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

derive no benefit from the rest. Hellish Doorways. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always

abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait. Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

benefit from the rest. Hellish Doorways. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always deposits a

abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait. Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

your own teeth falls out, and the drawn tooth takes its place, resizing to fit in your mouth. Once the tooth is implanted, you gain the effect noted in the Implanted Effect column. The tooth can

Dooms of the Malpheggi (emerald lizardfolk fang) 1 Lizard King/Queen;lizardfolk queen and 4 lizardfolk You gain reptilian scales, granting you a +2 bonus to your AC. Additionally, when you finish a

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

favorite fishing lure or oiled leather wading boots, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp FEATURE: HARVEST THE WATER You gain advantage on ability checks made using

turn day into night. 7 Dive into the Abyss. You found yourself in an underwater cave leading to the Abyss, and your luck has been sour ever since. 8 Love Story. You fell in love with a

Monster Slayer

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

wasted. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Slayer’s Counter At 15th level, you gain the ability to counterattack when your prey tries to sabotage you

Slayer Magic, Hunter’s Sense, Slayer’s Prey 7th Supernatural Defense 11th Magic-User’s Nemesis 15th Slayer’s Counter Monster Slayer Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn an additional spell when you

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

in the Northern Wastes. The characters gain a level if they accomplish an extraordinary feat, such as rescuing the bronze dragon egg from Camp Carrionclay. The characters gain a level once they find the passage leading into the City of Lost Names.

any order, so it’s up to you to decide when the characters gain these levels. Consider using two of the following suggestions: The characters gain a level after completing three adventuring locations

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

herself and claw Maglubiyet’s beady eyes from his face to prevent him from taking them from her. The cosmic battle between the two pantheons has raged for eons without resolution, leading those

laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the

Loyalists of Kalakeri

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

and a symbol of undying loyalty. Benefits of Renown. Those who gain certain thresholds of renown with the loyalists can make requests of that faction and Maharani Ramya. These requests and the

Convincing the faction to heed advice seemingly counter to its interests –5 25 Convincing Ramya to leave Jadurai –5

Inquisitive

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

(Investigation) check to uncover or decipher clues. Insightful Fighting At 3rd level, you gain the ability to decipher an opponent’s tactics and develop a counter to them. As a bonus action, you can make

within 30 feet of you, provided you aren’t blinded or deafened. You sense that an effect is attempting to trick you, but you gain no insight into what is hidden or into its true nature. You can use this

Blessings

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

particular purpose, such as recovering a holy person’s remains or toppling a tyrannical empire, and could revoke the Blessing if a character fails to pursue that purpose or acts counter to it. A

(Blessing) You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Blessing of Understanding Supernatural Gift (Blessing) Your Wisdom score increases by 2, up to a maximum of 22. Blessing of Valhalla Supernatural

4. Stirge Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

opportunistic bloodsuckers attack in the confusion. The stirges gain a +2 bonus to AC in the bat storm. The bats calm down and return to their roosts on the ceiling after five minutes of quiet in area

4. A spear with a pitted blade lies on the floor near the top of the steps leading to area 6. Kobolds use this to bypass the trap at the bottom of the steps (see area 6).

4. Stirge Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, and the opportunistic bloodsuckers attack in the confusion. The stirges gain a +2 bonus to AC in the bat storm. The bats calm down and return to their roosts on the ceiling after five minutes of quiet

in area 4. A spear with a pitted blade lies on the floor near the top of the steps leading to area 6. Kobolds use this to bypass the trap at the bottom of the steps (see area 6).

Narrative Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Narrative Combat Instead of resolving the battle with miniatures, you’ll guide your players through a series of tough dilemmas, each leading to a different battlefield encounter. Their actions on the

surprise their enemies in the next combat. The players gain advantage on any ability checks related to their current task. Each character gains inspiration. If the players fail this objective, their allies

Inside the Syndicate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

-abiding community, because it is adept at exploiting laws and structures for its own gain. It sees itself, in a perfect world, as the arbiter and enforcer of a social order that keeps everyone in

their place and the Orzhov in the highest place. Increasing tensions in Ravnica have led to an atmosphere of instability, and to counter this, the Orzhov Syndicate promises the trappings of a stable

Shrine of Fangs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

Shrine of Fangs Nested at the foot of a mountain is an ancient yuan-ti shrine dedicated to Merrshaulk. Yuan-ti abominations once offered sacrifices here, hoping to wake their slumbering deity or gain

roof of the serpent’s mouth, which forms a canopy over a dark, ten-foot-wide tunnel leading into the mountain. The tunnel at the back of the serpent’s head is 200 feet long and corkscrews gently down

Hideout Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

organized. A shelf holds a row of pots and pans. On one side of the fireplace, a cutting board and knife rest on a counter. Clean plates and utensils sit on a matching counter on the other side. The

Candlekeep. (Korvala keeps these books along with three others in area A6.) Trapdoor. A trapdoor leading down into the hidden vault (area A6) is concealed beneath the bed. A5. Storage Room Except for

Scout

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

archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in the Nature and Survival skills if you don’t already have it. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of those

at 13th level, you excel at leading ambushes and acting first in a fight. You have advantage on initiative rolls. In addition, the first creature you hit during the first round of a combat becomes

Blessings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

holy person’s remains or toppling a tyrannical empire. The god might revoke a blessing if a character fails to pursue that purpose or acts counter to it. A character retains the benefits of a

Constitution score increases by 2, up to a maximum of 22. Blessing of Protection You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws. Blessing of Magic Resistance You have advantage on saving throws against spells

Bel's Forge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

assaulted by a strike team of two horned devils leading ten bearded devils. If the intruders survive and linger in the area, a whole army of devils descends upon them. Characters can gain an audience with

Arrival at Cernant Valley

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

test (see the “Derwyth’s Test” section later in this adventure). Going It Alone If the characters refuse the eagles’ guidance, they must find their own way to Derwyth’s homestead. The character leading

eventually arrive at the homestead, but the journey is exhaustingly circuitous; each character must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion.

Circle of Spores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

strange, life. These druids believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees

fungi and your ability to tap into the cycle of life and death grants you access to certain spells. At 2nd level, you learn the chill touch cantrip. At 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th level you gain access to the

Purple Dragon Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

leading a band of allies can transform even the most poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band. A knight prefers to lead through deeds, not words. As a knight spearheads an attack, the

high standing are expected to conduct themselves with grace. At 7th level, you gain proficiency in the Persuasion skill. If you are already proficient in it, you gain proficiency in one of the

The Temple of Elemental Evil

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

threats in the prophet’s name, they gain advantage on ability checks they make to bluff or intimidate their way into a temple. Fooled cultists insist on leading the party to one of the cult’s leaders

surface. Knifepoint Gully near Feathergale Spire leads to the Temple of Howling Hatred. The Dark Stream flows under Rivergard Keep, leading to the Temple of the Crushing Wave. The Ancient Stair

Mastermind

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

Mastermind Your focus is on people and on the influence and secrets they have. Many spies, courtiers, and schemers follow this archetype, leading lives of intrigue. Words are your weapons as often as

archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with the disguise kit, the forgery kit, and one gaming set of your choice. You also learn two languages of your choice. Additionally, you can unerringly mimic the

First Séance

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

Dranzorg: “HELP U … UNDER PORCH”. The planchette then moves to the sword symbol. Dranzorg is trying to win trust by leading the party to his lost weapon buried in area 1. Mara Silvra: “EVICT THE CHIMNEY

feel the need to rush things, planning to pick up the investigation after resting and further research. If characters have not already reached 2nd level, they gain a level when this séance ends.

12. Divination Pool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

doorway leading into area 13. The arrows are carved of stone and their heads are in the shape of fangs, set with the symbol of a cobra with a crown above it. A DC 18 Intelligence (Religion) check

divination pool has always required that a user make a personal sacrifice to gain its secrets. However, the pool’s magic has grown considerably hungrier over the long years of its isolation. In response to the cruelty of the yuan-ti, using the pool requires the sacrifice of a sentient creature.

4. Giant Doors

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

4. Giant Doors A 40-foot-long flight of steps leading east ascends 20 feet to a landing, next to which stands a pair of 30-foot-tall granite doors carved with images of giant gods locked in battle

even allow the characters to take the giant relic from their spirit mound. Killing Wormblod also allows the characters to gain a supernatural gift from the couatl in Great Worm Cavern (see the “Great Worm Cavern” section in chapter 3 for details).

12. Divination Pool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

doorway leading into area 13. The arrows are carved of stone and their heads are in the shape of fangs, set with the symbol of a cobra with a crown above it. A DC 18 Intelligence (Religion) check

divination pool has always required that a user make a personal sacrifice to gain its secrets. However, the pool’s magic has grown considerably hungrier over the long years of its isolation. In response to the

Other Heads of State

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Thrane and abroad. 18 Gain glory for Valenar by leading raids and battling threats from the Mournland. 19–20 On behalf of one member of Zilargo’s Triumvirate, collect information that could be used as leverage against the other two.

Patron Benefits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Patron Benefits With a military force as your group’s patron, you gain the following benefits: Accommodations. You can always find a place to stay and meals on a base or fort connected to your

. These missions are often explicit, leading you into the path of adventure. In some cases, though, you might be trusted with more open-ended tasks that afford you more leeway in interpreting orders

16. Heart of the Mountain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

follows: Door Handles. The black basalt doors leading to the dais (area 15b) have handles on this side and are easily pulled open from within. Mithral Veins. Thin veins of mithral spread across the

description. Creatures that finish a short or long rest in this chamber absorb some of the strength of the mountain around them and gain 10 temporary hit points, or 20 temporary hit points if the creature is a

The Caller

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

Land of the Mists, and where it walks, doom inevitably follows. The Caller appears as a comely individual of any gender, which takes disarming forms to gain the trust of a specific individual. Whether

as a friend, paramour, mentor, or rival, the Caller isolates its target, leading the victim to depend on it emotionally or materially. Over time, the Caller coerces or outright forces its victim to

Kartakass

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

the taking—if they prove worthy. In Kartakass, individuals strive for glory. Where talent and expertise fail, obsession and duplicity reign, leading to repeating cycles of triumph, betrayal, and

reputation? What does success mean to you? Do you pursue wealth, fame, love, or acceptance? What extremes would you embrace to gain success?

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