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Returning 30 results for 'lesser defense'.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
umber. It takes them days to digest a meal, during which time they attack only in self-defense.
A brown scavver likes to swallow its prey whole. The creature’s stomach is filled with poisonous
their “host” moves (often at high speed), the scavvers keep pace. The lesser varieties—brown and gray—rarely rise above the level of nuisances. The larger varieties are more
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Needle Defense. Each time a creature makes a melee attack against a needle lord, it takes 2 piercing damage. A creature can choose to make an attack with disadvantage to avoid this damage.Multiattack
hobgoblins, kobolds, and other creatures willing to obey it, but it sees any alliance that casts it as a lesser partner as only a temporary measure. The needle lord betrays any allies at the first opportunity, as it believes that only one creature can claim dominion over a forest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Three tables — Beholder Lesser Minions, Beholder Greater Minions, and Beholder Pets — make it easy to stock a beholder’s lair with such creatures. Lesser Minions If a beholder’s retinue were likened to
an army, the grunts would be represented by its lesser minions, intelligent creatures that can talk and usually live in large groups. They handle menial tasks for the beholder such as hunting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Battle Begins This section has no set timeline or specific goals beyond involving characters in Kalaman’s desperate defense. Roll on or choose the encounters you want to run from the Defending the
60 feet farther along the city wall. Death Dragon Attack A lesser death dragon (see appendix B) crashes against Kalaman’s wall at least 90 feet from the characters. By the time the characters draw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Solar Angelic Protector of the Multiverse Habitat: Planar (Upper Planes); Treasure: Any Solars stand as the final line of defense between unspeakable evils and the order of the multiverse. They are
, Resurrection
Bonus Actions
Divine Aid (3/Day). The solar casts Cure Wounds (level 2 version), Lesser Restoration, or Remove Curse, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Legendary Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
molds and repeat the process. Without their armor, Brok and Fumira have AC 10. They keep their war picks and javelins close by, but fight only in self-defense. If they detect intruders, they stop working
feet without it. Despite his age, he is fully armed and armored. He would rather die in combat than succumb to the ravages of age, but he fights only in self-defense. If the characters try to talk to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
adventurers enter area 38C. The tomb guardian fights only in self-defense and has orders from Withers to not leave the control room. If it goes berserk, it ignores these orders. Window. The window in
The demon faces exhale jets of sparkling dust, which blind any creature in the room that does not succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. A creature’s blindness lasts until it is cured with a lesser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
treaties with hobgoblins, kobolds, and other creatures willing to obey it, but it sees any alliance that casts it as a lesser partner as only a temporary measure. The needle lord betrays any allies at the
Perception 14
Languages Sylvan
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Needle Defense. Each time a creature makes a melee attack against a needle lord, it takes 2 piercing damage. A creature can choose to make an attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
myconid parade. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each hour, ending the effect on itself on a success. Casting lesser restoration, greater restoration, remove curse, or similar
fight only in self-defense. Two-Headed Trolls Warped by Demogorgon’s presence in the Underdark, these trolls have each grown a second head. As part of its Multiattack routine, a two-headed troll can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inhabitants worship 7 Cistern or well for drinking water 8–9 Guardroom for the defense of the lair 10 Kennel for pets or guard beasts 11 Kitchen for food storage and preparation 12 Pen or prison where captives
Study, including a writing desk 93 Throne room, elaborately decorated 94–96 Waiting room where lesser guests are held before receiving an audience 97–98 Latrine or bath 99–00 Crypt belonging to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
contract offer from a powerful devil can arrive as a lesser devil. Demons generally have no regard for mortal souls and do not solicit them, but living creatures do have their uses. Groups of corrupted
devils extended a tenacious defense out to the planes beyond Avernus, they could keep the demons away from Hell’s doorstep, but such a strategy would place a great strain on supplies, reinforcements, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
towers provide defense. The southern gate, called the Twin Teeth, boasts the most impressive towers, standing twice as tall as the city walls, and bedecked with crenellations and arrow slits enough
equal it. The laws of the city govern the behavior of the Ships and their captains, decreeing the Ships responsible for the city’s defense, its administration, and the management of its resources
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
from a lesser form of beholderkin, such as a gazer or a spectator. The eyestalk also need not be detached. Xanathar (see appendix B) gladly accompanies characters to the vault if that’s the way to
done searching the wreck for treasure.) He inflicts harm only in self-defense. A successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check or an offer of treasure worth at least 1,000 gp convinces the dragon to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
line of defense against these varied threats. In recent years, they have mobilized against the rising threats of Iuz and Elemental Evil, forcing them to broaden the scope of their operations into
. Greater gods and demigods are marked as such; the others are lesser gods. Many other deities and demigods are also worshiped in the Flanaess, beyond those shown on the table. Some deities of Greyhawk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Miat. Your leader has briefed us on the situation in Vogler, his bold defense, and his eagerness to strike back against these invaders.” As Miat says this, he nods to a man near him—Lord Bakaris, who
an arrogant man with a lesser title among the Solamnic nobility. In ages past, his family was known for its wealth and generations of membership in the Knights of Solamnia. While Lord Bakaris retains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
explore a city of petrified giants
Warleader A giant warleader commands a military force, typically comprising many Humanoids, some number of lesser creatures of the Giant type (such as ogres
might assign. Warleader Assignments d6 Assignment 1 Take out a champion or commander at the rear of a mass of enemy forces. 2 Oversee the defense of a supply depot when enemies attack. 3 Sabotage or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
lesser restoration and purify food and drink), five +1 arrows in a quiver, and a bowl of commanding water elementals (to aid in any last-ditch defense of the fort). Portyr and Halsdottir don’t blab about
reason horses are kept at the fort is for jousting. Tournaments are held once a month, and lesser bouts occur when enough people have time off or when two Flaming Fist members have an issue to settle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
magical effects are lesser restoration, greater restoration, and remove curse. Can you use dispel magic on the creations of a spell like animate dead or affect those creations with antimagic field? Whenever
armor in the equipment rules in the Player’s Handbook, but various game features distinguish between the armor you wear and a shield you wield. Take a look at the monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, and now the emissaries have grown anxious waiting for his answer. Both emissaries show evidence of their (false) interest in currying favor with House Freth by coming to its defense if Spiderwatch Keep
or until cured with a lesser restoration spell or similar magic. A creature afflicted with slimy doom begins to bleed uncontrollably, and has disadvantage on Constitution checks and Constitution
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
blades, tactical experts who advise their chief in matters of war. Blades lead from the front, wading into combat fearlessly while barking orders at lesser soldiers. A blade knows how to use orcish
healed. The hands cultivate the sickness of these nurtured ones, turning them into instruments of defense and weapons of war. When orcs go to battle, a band of nurtured ones might charge in first — to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, or the severed heads of enemy leaders — a particularly holy gift. Hobgoblins operating on their own will remain in their forts, content to deal with internal politics of rank and matters of defense
STAND
Goblinoids are indoctrinated from a young age to consider all gods but their own as lesser, false entities. Maglubiyet is the only true deity, they learn, and the world will be wracked by chaos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
Lesser Cavern Locations The following locations are keyed to map 1.1. Mike Schley Map 1.1: Lesser Caverns View Player Version L1: Entry Caverns This wide chamber is ringed with a mixture of rough
succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or have the poisoned condition for 8 hours. Treasure. The elf corpse carries a silvered rapier and wears Bracers of Defense. L8: Stinking Cave Arash Radkia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Lesser Caverns Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.2. L1: Entry Caverns This wide chamber is ringed with a mixture of rough-hewn and natural passageways leading away from the
carries a silvered rapier and wears Bracers of Defense. L9: Stinking Cave Arash Radkia Three hungry trolls pass the time in their foul-smelling cave This reeking cave is filled with rotting vegetation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
treasure. With its innate toughness and tolerance for severe environmental effects, a dragon selects or builds a lair not for shelter but for defense, favoring multiple entrances and exits, and
subservient creatures to protect their treasures. Queen of Evil Dragons. Tiamat the Dragon Queen is the chief deity of evil dragonkind. She dwells on Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. As a lesser god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
): lesser restoration, scorching ray
3rd level (3 slots): blinding smite, crusader’s mantle, revivify
4th level (3 slots): banishment, wall of fire
5th level (1 slot): flame strike
Actions
level (4 slots): cure wounds, sanctuary
2nd level (2 slots): aid, lesser restoration
Actions
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
hearing what the “small folk” have to say. Watching the visitors are two storm giants wearing helms. If Mirran and Nym are attacked, these royal guards rush to the princesses’ defense and cover their
sending property of the cave to arrange meetings with lesser giants and used the teleport property from time to time to send guests to far-flung destinations. If Serissa is on speaking terms with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
doesn’t change, but it is free to go where it pleases. It shuns combat and fights only in self-defense. Killing one or more dretches causes an upswell of dark emotions in Iggwilv, which can have
lesser beings. P48b. Characters can reach this chamber by climbing a staircase from area P14b on the palace’s lower level. An enameled white coffer rests on a black basalt pedestal in the middle of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Ten of the feet in the room are stomping feet, the lesser known and smellier cousins to the crawling claw. A stomping foot uses the crawling claw stat block with these changes: Its speed is 30 feet
-Endures. However, the ancient altar malfunctioned when Caerhan set the orrery housing on it — or perhaps the orrery channeled its own powerful magic to destroy the altar in self-defense. Either way, that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
vengeance. The reigning king of Ruathym is First Axe Vok Dorrg (CE male Illuskan human priest), a blind and vindictive old man who worships Valkur, a lesser god of the sea. The king rules from the Hall of
dwell in the High Moor and demand tribute several times a year. Secomber has no defense against the Urshani. Its residents give the hobgoblins food, homemade ale, and ore to retain their freedom. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
not creatures that jump or fall into the lake. B5. Trove of Lesser Goodies The door to this room creaks loudly when opened. A large cupboard stands alone in this dark room. Fine scrollwork frames the
Toes serves Bavlorna as a chef and butcher. The hag has forbidden the redcap from attacking or murdering guests, so Bloody Toes fights only in self-defense. The redcap despises everyone and everything