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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
Hold Breath. The hunter can hold its breath for up to 10 minutes.
Pack Tactics. The hunter has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hunter’s allies is within 5
monstrous creatures that live in the frozen wastes, thanoi are adept hunters. In addition to their tusks, they use harpoons on long ropes that they can quickly reel back. Groups of thanoi hunters work
races
One Grung Above
. All grungs are a dull greenish gray when they are born, but each individual takes on the color of its caste as it grows to adulthood.
Green grungs are the tribe’s warriors, hunters, and laborers
warriors that have authority over all lesser grungs, and gold grungs, which hold the highest leadership positions. A tribe’s sovereign is always a gold grung.
A grung normally remains in its
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
decades or centuries, found by treasure hunters, stolen by monsters, found and stolen again — and moving closer to each other all the time.
Random Properties. The orrery has the following randomly
to an individual component, a creature must hold the component to make use of its features. A creature can also attune to the orrery and all the components installed in it. Attuning to an installed
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
embodiment of one of the five virtues the knights of the realm hold as standards of excellence.
The recent invasion of nightmarish creatures called Phyrexians devastated the courts, with much of the
: the wildest parts of Eldraine. To that end, they patrol the forests along the Boundary Lands, turning back loggers and hunters—by force if necessary.
Though they’ve renounced their
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
following spells on the target (save DC 14), requiring neither somatic nor material components to do so: animal friendship, charm person, or hold person. If the target succeeds on the initial saving throw
hunters got on each other’s nerves, and their arguments became more frequent. At last, Ezmerelda suggested that they part company with some shred of their friendship still intact, and van Richten
Lizardfolk
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races
Volo's Guide to Monsters
hold and controls their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesn’t think, “I’m scared.&rdquo
plans, or cultivating other methods to progress beyond their simple existence as hunters and gatherers.
Hapless Soft Ones
At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
ice as they swim.
Often at odds with the monstrous creatures that live in the frozen wastes, thanoi are adept hunters. In addition to their tusks, they use harpoons on long ropes that they can quickly
reel back. Groups of thanoi hunters work together to take down monsters far larger than themselves, including remorhazes and white dragons.
Thanoi Hunter
Medium Monstrosity, Any Alignment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
House Tharashk House Tharashk traditionally licenses inquisitives and bounty hunters. Recently the Finder’s Guild has expanded into dragonshard prospecting. Dragonshards are the lifesblood of the
. Heirs often use family names instead of the house surname and many hold on to beliefs and traditions carried from the Shadow Marches — like the druidic faith of the Gatekeepers or secretive cults of the Dragon Below.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
1/day each: dissonant whispers, hold monster, meld into stone, telekinesisThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
they do, they obviously cheated.
6
Any creature that can hold their own against me must teach me how—whether they want to or not.
7
I cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Quaggoths Unpredictable Subterranean Stalkers Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: None
Beastly hunters endemic to subterranean depths, quaggoths scrape harsh existences from the Underdark. While they
villains.
Quaggoths frequently collect in small bands led by the most fearsome group member. These bands are proud and quick to hold grudges. Anyone who harms a quaggoth—or who is suspected of doing so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
there and are about to attack. Unless the characters have previously convinced Paolo to hold back, the dragon hunters immediately attack. Rather than rolling for the dragon hunters’ attacks, assume any of
. These are the tracks of Paolo Maykapal and his dragon hunters, who arrived ahead of the characters and who are also searching for the bakunawa. Facing the Dragon Hunters If the characters follow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
meals, and now many hunters have none. Rumors hold that werewolves lair in the sea caves under Dusthawk Hill, pretending to be ordinary smugglers — or ordinary animals — while plotting against the
be off limits to unlicensed hunters. Despite the fences and cliffs that cordon off most of the hill, trespassers remain common, the demand for dusthawk hunting birds having exploded among the wealthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
meals, and now many hunters have none. Rumors hold that werewolves lair in the sea caves under Dusthawk Hill, pretending to be ordinary smugglers — or ordinary animals — while plotting against the
be off limits to unlicensed hunters. Despite the fences and cliffs that cordon off most of the hill, trespassers remain common, the demand for dusthawk hunting birds having exploded among the wealthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
transformation has taken hold, a newly created drider is shunned by its house and exiled from the community, with nothing but a few meager supplies and its knowledge of the Underdark to protect it
a long time can become accomplished hunters and navigators in the Underdark. Nothing will reopen the doors of drow society to them, but sometimes a drider can find a place in another community
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, and ruin. A bakunawa is a kind of dragon said to hold power over the seas and skies. Dayawlongon was once protected by gigantic bakunawa, but they vanished long ago. Their smaller descendants are rare
. Bakunawa are sacred in the region, though dragon hunters pursue rumors of them, hoping to sell their body parts for gold or as sacred relics. Characters who help the locals are thanked, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, Stealth +4, Survival +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Draconic
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes.
Actions
Multiattack. The
the hunted instead of the hunters.
Occasions might arise when lizardfolk will form alliances with their neighbors. These lizardfolk usually learn firsthand that humans, dwarves, halflings, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
surface cousins. They reveal these aspects most easily among their own kind, and to those they come to trust.
The svirfneblin assign defined roles to each gender but hold females and males in equal
standing. It is ancient custom for there to be both a king and a queen with equal responsibilities. Svirfneblin males are hunters, explorers, laborers, and warriors, while females are managers, judges
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
three tabaxi hunters. Each of these groups can play as much of a role in the story as you desire. They could serve as enemies or as allies brought together by mutual interests. Yuan-ti Yuan-ti offer
, and the characters could trick the vegepygmies to unify against a common enemy. Kobolds Nine deadly shrines hold the secret to entering the Tomb of the Nine Gods. To maintain the shrines’ traps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sun-loving people and prefer to be outside—even sleeping outdoors—whenever weather permits. Numerous beasts migrate across Oreskos during the spring and fall. During this time, hunters from nearly
the sun rises on this festival day, the leonin gather to renew pacts of friendship. The matriarchs of all the prides hold council during this time. As dusk falls, the council announces a new speaker. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
win the tug o’ war. If the sums are the same, the contest ends in a draw. Otherwise, the goliaths win.
2 Hand Standing. Each participant must do a handstand and hold that position for as long as
possible. The contest ends when the majority of one team can’t hold their handstands and either give up or fall over. Resolve the contest using DC 10 Strength (Athletics) group checks: each team
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
cave walls and along stone ceilings, finding the best position from which to attack. Underdark Hunters. The roper is an evolved, mature form of piercer, with which it shares its rock-like appearance
and hunting tactics. A roper can hold still for long hours, shutting its single eye to look like nothing more than a mundane formation of rock. Creatures that come too close are surprised when that eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
magic there. In the Far Realm Cysts, the creatures of chaos keep intruders away from a powerful shrine. In the Forests of Slaughter, the most cunning hunters seek to steal glyph keys. In the Forests of
. In the Predator Pools, the hag seeks allies in her plot against the naga. In the Predator Pools, vats hold power over life. Temples of Extraction Pieces of lore about the Temples of Extraction are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
components have a way of inexorably coming together over decades or centuries, found by treasure hunters, stolen by monsters, found and stolen again — and moving closer to each other all the time. Random
components individually. If attuned to an individual component, a creature must hold the component to make use of its features. A creature can also attune to the orrery and all the components
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
become hermits and hunters, either wandering alone or leading packs of giant spiders. On rare occasion, a drider returns to the fringes of drow society despite its curse, most often to fulfill some
slots): bane, detect magic, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, silence
3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, dispel magic
4th level (2 slots): divination, freedom of movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, hunters, and laborers. Blue grungs work as artisans and in other domestic roles. Supervising and guiding both groups are the purple grungs, which serve as administrators and commanders. (Use the grung
wildling stat block to represent members of the red caste.) Higher castes include orange grungs, which are elite warriors that have authority over all lesser grungs, and gold grungs, which hold the highest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. The guest list defines the current social order of the city; those families who hold permanent invitations, known as the Sixty, are the de facto royalty of Sharn. Celyria does invite unusual guests
out that the other competitors are a greater threat to hunters than the beasts they stalk. Fathen’s Fall (25 Barrakas) This celebration commemorates a priest of the Silver Flame who was martyred while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
relics of tremendous magical power and unknown origin. Each relic is a magical embodiment of one of the five virtues the knights of the realm hold as standards of excellence. Jason Rainville The recent
part of their world untouched by war: the wildest parts of Eldraine. To that end, they patrol the forests along the Boundary Lands, turning back loggers and hunters—by force if necessary.
Though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +5
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Hold the Line
Most Setessan hoplites begin their training as hunters, making them skilled in traversing the woods and adept at both guerrilla tactics and archery. Their strategies often emulate the favored servants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Underworld—their treasures proving useless in the realm of the dead. The dunes of discarded coins that pile up on the Underworld’s shores might be enough to tempt mortal treasure hunters, even at the
consists of twisting crypt halls that hold no bones, bodies, or other remains—only dust and guardians. These halls give way to a second sanctuary filled with somber funeral music—though there are no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. While she and her friends were out on the ice one day, a pair of filthy gnolls attacked them. They killed Nabira and stole her fishing pole and hook. Hunters from Easthaven tracked the gnolls to an icy
. No one’s sure where it came from, but it’s not goin’ anywhere so long as this dark winter lasts. I bet its hold is full o’ treasure!” (See “Dark Duchess”)
9–10 “Did you see the weird comet that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
night, claiming the land around Noanar’s Hold is haunted by the spirits of dead hunters. Characters who seek an audience with the Hunt Lords must first speak to Amrath Mulnobar (NE male shield dwarf
, “Hold of the Storm Giants,” for more information on this location. Mere of Dead Men A kingdom that stood here long ago was washed away when a lich named Iniarv caused the sea to flow inland. The swamp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
wooden treasure chest in his ship’s hold. It’s locked and rigged with a poison needle trap (see the “Sample Traps” section in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Thunderhale wears the key to
are approached by a pair of freelance bounty hunters named Sorelisa Zandra (N female Tethyrian human spy) and Naeremos (N male Illuskan human thug). The bounty hunters wear thick cloaks over their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hunters (see appendix C) and 3d10 locathah (see appendix C) Alien Inhabitant Reactions d6 Reaction 1 The inhabitants try to force the characters to serve their leader. 2 The inhabitants demand the
, learning their ways. Cursed Cursed islands are steeped in dark magic from a ritual cast by necromancers, hag covens, evil spellcasters, foul deities, or worse. The island might still hold some hint as to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Fungal Plague. To protect a primeval forest from the encroachment of hunters and settlers, druids unleash a fungal plague that quickly gets out of hand. Old Enemy. An elusive villain who plagued the
Necromancy. Vampires open a college of necromancy, attracting evil necromancers who need fresh corpses for their studies. An order of vampire hunters seeks the characters’ help. Undying Monarch. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
skeleton (see appendix C) lurks in the ship’s hold amid the inanimate skeletons of several other frost giants.
2 Haunting the decks are twenty ghouls (the remains of the ship’s human crew) that
’ turn until all twenty show up.
3 Two giant sharks swim in the ship’s hold.
4 Five merrow make their lair in the ship, stashed in the hold of which is a rotting sea chest that contains 400