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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
living. Because they are undying, some wood woads outlive their original purpose. The site a wood woad guards might lose its power or significance over time, or those whom it was assigned to guard
starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Tree Stride. Once on each of its turns, the wood woad can use 10 feet of its movement to step magically into one living tree within 5 feet
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch, minor illusion, prestidigitation, shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): false life, mage armor, magic missile, ray of sickness
2nd level
(3 slots): crown of madness, misty step
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, vampiric touch
Swift Animation (Recharges after a Long Rest). When a living Medium or Small humanoid within 30 feet of
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The reckoner has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): blade ward, light, message
described as living thunderstorms, reckoners charge their bodies with lightning that bursts forth in their spells and lashes out at enemies who harm them. Many reckoners are minotaurs.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
soldier or knight who perished on the battlefield or died performing its sworn duty. It appears like a translucent version of its living self.
Task Driven. Although one is often mistaken for a ghost, a
master or because it believes it must perform a task to satisfy its honor or sense of duty. For example, a guard who dies defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following druid spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, mending, produce flame
1st level (4 slots
her as a living saint. Asharra is intelligent, ambitious, and somewhat manipulative, but never cruel or insensitive.
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
deep in the Underworld. Terrifying and cunning, they guard portals between the wards of the Underworld, Erebos’s greatest treasures, and noteworthy souls who might attempt to escape the realm of
living and the dead, cerberi patrol both banks of the Tartyx River. These multiheaded hounds of the Underworld breathe gouts of molten rock that sear and imprison those who trespass upon the borders of
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1st
Aerenal. They are the most powerful members of the Undying Court who still maintain their physical forms. While many undying councilors spend their days advising the living, some devote years projecting
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): acid splash,* light, minor illusion, shocking grasp*
1st level (2 slots): detect magic, disguise self, magic
rarely travel abroad without an escort. They generally favor undead servants and bodyguards, since they find that undead tend to be more obedient than the living. Dzaan's bodyguard is a Thayan wight
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
of 120 feet and has darkvision within a range of 60 feet, but it can’t see anything behind itself.
The painting can converse in Common, Draconic, and Elvish as if it were a living person
Portrait. While you are attuned to the painting, you can command it to guard its location against one or more creatures you identify as the painting’s enemies. The painting performs this function
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): acid splash,* light, minor illusion, shocking grasp*
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, disguise self, magic missile
. They generally favor undead servants and bodyguards, since they find that undead tend to be more obedient than the living. Dzaan’s bodyguard is a Thayan wight named Krintaas. When Dzaan
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
;s volcano, or misguided fire cultists offer sacrifices meant to appease or awaken the volcano, and the awakened cradle defies all their expectations. Like a living volcano, the cradle hurls balls of
scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See “Giants of Myth” in chapter 3 for additional inspiration.)
Scions of
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
scion continues to pursue the art that ornamented its dreams, seeking to mold and shape stone into beautiful elegance. If it needs more raw materials, the scion can transform a living creature in its
empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, seeking to mold and shape stone into beautiful elegance. If it needs more raw materials, the scion can transform a living creature in its palm into stone.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion
other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See “Giants of Myth” in chapter 3 for additional inspiration
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
cradle defies all their expectations. Like a living volcano, the cradle hurls balls of magma at intruders, exhales fiery gases, and causes molten stone to erupt from the ground around it.
If the
first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Diderius has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): minor illusion
; the mummy lord can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row.
Each undead creature in the lair can pinpoint the location of each living creature within 120 feet of it until initiative count 20
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Valin has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command
effects; Valin can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row.
Each undead creature in the lair can pinpoint the location of each living creature within 120 feet of it until initiative count 20
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The mummy lord has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips
living creature within 120 feet of it until initiative count 20 on the next round.
Each undead in the lair has advantage on saving throws against effects that turn undead until initiative count 20 on the
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots):comprehend languages, fog cloud
the reach of melee combatants and spellcasters, or he flies away (using summoned wolf;wolves or swarm of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats to guard his retreat).
Strahd observes the characters
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
). Illmarrow has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch (see “Actions” below), fire bolt, mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): magic
Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead.
The Mark of Death
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
moonstone dragon has partnered with an androsphinx to guard a precious treasure, taking the place of the sphinx’s slain gynosphinx partner.
3
An ancient moonstone dragon is summoned to mediate a
, a well maintained and above-water version of the black dragon lair’s tower (map 5.2) makes a great Feywild audience chamber, while a vibrant, living version of the green dragon lair’s
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
the patron ancestors formed a bond with you. Now it is your duty to follow in the footsteps of your patron, living your life as they lived theirs, allowing this champion to live on through you. This
Valindra Shadowmantle
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monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
). When preparing her spells, Valindra can swap out any spell on her list of prepared spells for another wizard spell of the same level.
Valindra has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips
her shriveled flesh and appear to be a living elf. This magical illusion lasts until she ends it as a bonus action or until she uses her Frightening Gaze legendary action. The effect also ends if
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
unable to use the Dash action, cannot climb, or cast spells other than cantrips until the start of its next turn.
Keen Hearing. The dire corby has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on
corbies range across the Underdark, stripping the tunnels and caverns they traverse of all living things. Even the mightiest creatures of the Underdark hide within fortified lairs or step aside from a dire
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
the patron ancestors formed a bond with you. Now it is your duty to follow in the footsteps of your patron, living your life as they lived theirs, allowing this champion to live on through you. This
Mummy Lord
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The mummy lord has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips
undead creature in the lair can pinpoint the location of each living creature within 120 feet of it until initiative count 20 on the next round.
Each undead in the lair has advantage on saving throws
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, you can automatically find a safe route to land a boat on shore, provided such a route exists.
HARDSHIP ENDURED
Hardship in your past has forged you into an unstoppable living weapon. This
, you are friends of Tom and Will Stoutly and can turn to them for help and support. Eliander Fireborn, captain of the guard, also makes time to listen to your concerns.
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
, working for someone who has more than they deserve. But the Guild offered you a way to fix that. You keep doing what you’ve always done — guard work, dock labor, business accounting &mdash
their competence, which all marked them as different from the other adults you knew. As soon as you could, you joined the organization.
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To you, this is just a way to earn a living. You go to
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and their members operate anywhere the organization deems necessary. These groups employ listeners, rumormongers, smugglers, sellswords, cache-holders (people who guard caches of wealth or magic for
of survival and living off the land. They are often proficient in Nature, and can seek assistance from woodsmen, hunters, rangers, barbarian tribes, druid circles, and priests who revere the gods of
Kenku
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
— Gimble, Notes from a
kenku make an easy living serving as messengers, spies, and lookouts for thieves’ guilds, bandits, and other criminal cartels. A network of kenku can relay a bird call or similar noise across the
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
d6
Bond
1
I would lay down my life for Aurelia and the angels.
2
I owe my life to the Boros captain who took me in when I was living on the streets.
3
My fellow legionnaires
-Boros Contacts table.
Boros Contacts
d8
Contact
1
A former comrade in arms was promoted into the prestigious Sunhome Guard.
2
One of my parents is a ranking Boros officer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Bone Naga In response to the long history of conflict between the yuan-ti and the nagas, yuan-ti created a necromantic ritual that could halt a naga’s resurrection by transforming the living naga
cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mending, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person
3rd level (2 slots
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Inhabitants The lizardfolk lair is a dynamic and living place, filled with warriors, commoners, and leaders. The characters’ actions while exploring the lair impact the state of the place. Do not
corridors of their lair routinely. Unless the characters are extremely stealthy and careful, they are bound to encounter a patrol at some point. A guard patrol consists of two lizardfolk, one of which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
that couples frequently fall to their deaths
8 A lighthouse where a lone guard is the only living individual keeping an army of spirits at bay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
and exit difficult, just to be safe. Guard Posts Sapient, social denizens of the dungeon generally guard the entrances to their shared spaces. A guard post may just be a room with a table where bored
sentries play a dice game, or it might be a pair of iron golems backed up by spellcasters hiding in balconies overhead. When you design a guard post, decide how many guards are on duty, note their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
12. Burket’s Guard Post Watching through the arrow slit at the end of the passage is an alert guard named Burket (LE male human veteran). If he sees intruders approaching, he will wait until they are
spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, shocking






