is role from power swinging the draw

High Fae Mage

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

among the fae, magically negotiating themselves advantages in battle. Like many high fae, these mages draw power from the latent energy found throughout the wilds of Eldraine. However, high fae mages

frequently engage in deceptions and other complex games of wits against one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found

Harshnag the Grim

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

human. As an action, Harshnag can cast a version of the heat metal spell (save DC 13) that deals cold damage instead of fire damage. Once this power is used, it can’t be used again until the

talking. When he does speak outside of combat, he comes across as surprisingly calm and soft-spoken. While swinging his axe in battle, however, he bellows and laughs like a berserker. Harshnag knows the

Kraul Death Priest

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

crippling necromantic magic, and the presence of death seems to fortify them. They draw power from the defeat of their enemies and channel it to their followers, ensuring the continuation of the cycle. The current leader of the kraul is a death priest named Mazirek.

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Quarterstaff","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.The kraul are an ascendant power group within the Golgari Swarm, long content to

Ruxithid the Chosen

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

gemstone. Unknown to Ruxithid the Chosen, a new group of mind flayer fanatics that draw power from the Far Realm planted it for him to find. The gemstone lets Ruxithid telepathically communicate with the

Skylla

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

into allowing her to serve as the primary liaison between the League of Malevolence and the Hourglass Coven, claiming her pact with Baba Yaga made her better suited for the role than anyone else

their back on me.” Ideal. “Power is what I crave. One can never have too much of it.” Bond. “Baba Yaga is my patron, and she has taught me to be self-reliant. Nevertheless, I

Drow Favored Consort

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Combining the roles of advisor, protector, and beloved, some favored consorts are content with a supporting role, while more ambitious consorts aspire to be the power behind the throne—or even to

Walnut Dankgrass

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

that destroyed her people, she makes the city her home now. She embraces her role as the “C” Team's documancer, knowing that the city's power — and its weaknesses — can be fully gleaned only from within

rangers, Walnut Dankgrass was drawn to the role of protector from her earliest years. Dedicated to Mielikki, the matriarchal clan known as the Enclave Panax Anima defended the unspoiled wild by word and

High Fae Kindguard

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found throughout the wilds, and they use their innate illusory magic to power and embellish their various weapons. The high fae are ruled by Talion

High Fae Impostor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found throughout the wilds, and they use their innate illusory magic to power and

Documancy Satchel

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

of holding. Additionally, you can use an action to draw forth from the documancy satchel a spell scroll of comprehend languages. The scroll vanishes when used, or ten minutes after it appears. This

property of the bag can’t be used again until the next dawn. Scroll Humidor At rank 4, your documancy satchel gains additional power and becomes a rare magic item. Within the satchel, a

Prisoner 13

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

her role as an agent, so she devised a plan to take power for herself. Over five years she took careful stock of Clan Axebreaker’s wealth and, in one fell swoop, used her network of lieutenants to

, the tips following the angles of her collarbones. River. Swirling green and blue waters form a cascading river across her stomach, with scaly creatures leering from the water. Power and Plunder

Vampiric Mist

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

some mishap. Denied the restorative power of these places, the vampires’ bodies dissolve into mist. The transformation strips the intelligence and personality from them until only an unholy

droplets wherever it goes. Like sharks in water, vampiric mists can scent blood from up to a mile away. Any injury, no matter how small, might catch their attention and draw them toward their victims

Uthgardt Shaman

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

resentful of most kinds of magic. Seldom do they choose to become shamans. Instead, the role is thrust upon those who are born with a strong connection to the spirit world. To be a shaman is to stand

and respect a shaman’s power. An Uthgardt shaman must possess a sacred bundle to cast spells. A sacred bundle is made up of sticks, bones, feathers, tufts of fur, and stones that have been &ldquo

Bel

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

summon other devils if it has such power. The ice devil remains until Bel dies or until he dismisses it as an action.From his bastion, Zariel’s second-in-command and the former lord of Avernus

keep them apart. Bel outwardly plays the role of Zariel’s loyal vassal. However, Bel rankles at Zariel’s rulership of the layer of the Nine Hells that was once his, but he won’t

Deep Scion

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

by an undersea power: surrender, body and soul, or drown. Those who submit are subjected to an ancient ritual widespread among evil aquatic creatures. Its methods are painful and the result never

, a lover, the perfect candidate for a job, or some other role that enables the minion to carry out their master’s commands. The training to which a deep scion is subjected rids it of empathy for

Neogi Void Hunter

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

neogi and often fills the role of captain aboard a nightspider (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide). The void hunter pledges fealty to one or more stellar entities in exchange for a taste of

their immense power. These entities—known by such names as Acamar, Caiphon, Gibbeth, and Hadar—resemble stars and embody the essence of evil. Neogi A neogi looks like an outsize spider

Marlos Urnrayle

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

concentrating on earthquake. Marlos’s second option for a lair action is to draw power from the earth node to heal. When he does so, he regains 30 (6d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"6d8+3","rollType":"roll"} hit points.Acid

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, tempest callers proudly claim a position at the pinnacle of that ranking—and few dare to challenge them. Wielding the power of rune magic in addition to the innate magic that courses through

them, these storm giants are highly respected. If any giant can draw Annam’s attention to the world, it would likely be a tempest caller. Tempest callers implant crystal ball;crystal balls

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

priests draw their strength from the pantheon of elven gods and oversee religious practices in astral elf society. It’s common for them to serve aboard spelljamming ships, not only as emissaries

ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

other complex games of wits against one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found throughout the wilds, and they use their

innate illusory magic to power and embellish their various weapons. The high fae are ruled by Talion, the Kindly Lord. Talion is as strange, ancient, and fickle as the wilds of Eldraine, and the Kindly

Grim Champion of Desolation

Monsters The Book of Many Things

, might have been the first person to draw the Skull card from a Deck of Many Things and be slain by the avatar of death. Even Jyn doesn’t know for sure, as that was so long ago that she’s

demiplane. The other two champions—Wynemar Brack, Grim Champion of Bloodshed, and Aleron, Grim Champion of Pestilence—rival Jyn for power and together can oppose her. The fact that the three

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

this description. Notably, cards from the Deck of Many More Things are more likely to be beneficial, though about a third of them are still dangerous. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many

cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly. Unless a card allows you to draw additional cards, any cards drawn exceeding this number have no effect. As soon as you draw a card, its magic

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the nature of topaz dragons, thanks to the necrotic energy of the Negative Plane that suffuses them. Their psionic power manifests the fundamental entropic principle that mortal beings and their

. Their bodies are wider at the haunches, tapering in a wedge shape toward the head, and their wings are shaped to propel them through both air and water. A topaz dragon’s psionic power manifests

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the necrotic energy of the Negative Plane that suffuses them. Their psionic power manifests the fundamental entropic principle that mortal beings and their creations are ultimately doomed to death and

haunches, tapering in a wedge shape toward the head, and their wings are shaped to propel them through both air and water. A topaz dragon’s psionic power manifests visibly in the gem-like

Priest of Osybus (Dread)