manner shadow with only allies for for lack

Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Shadow Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place

within 1 mile of the lair. Looming Shadows. Shadows within 1 mile of the lair seem to move as if alive. Any creature (excluding the vampire and its allies) that finishes a Short Rest while within 1

Shadrix Silverquill

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

mastered the magic of light and shadow, and he focused that magic through communication. Shadrix’s words thrummed with power, inspiring his allies and demoralizing his enemies. He established

"} slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it is wracked with despair and has disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn. Illuminating Shadow Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation

Ogre Chitterlord

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

sense (rats only), druidcraft, entangle 1/day each: animal messenger (rats only), stinking cloudWhen ogres first moved into the wilds of Eldraine, they encountered all manner of unfamiliar creatures

rodent allies fail them, chitterlords can also turn the tide of any battle with their prodigious strength and druidic magic.Call Rats (1/Day). The ogre magically calls 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4

Harrow Hound

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Pack Tactics. The hound has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the hound’s allies is within 5 feet of the target and the ally doesn’t have the incapacitated

; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksShadow Step (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Shadow Step"}. The hound magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 40 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Traag Draconian

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

engines of carnage. Few commanders have successfully used a traag draconian’s reckless violence to their advantage in battle; for most, a traag draconian is as much of a danger to its allies as it is

to its enemies. Even magic cannot tame a traag draconian’s thirst for violence. A traag draconian’s vestigial wings lack the strength to support its hulking body in true flight, and they

Hobgoblin Devastator

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Army Arcana. When the hobgoblin casts a spell that causes damage or that forces other creatures to make a saving throw, it can choose itself and any number of allies to be immune to the damage caused

battlefield is a boon to their allies and a threat to every foe around them. Far from being cloistered academics, hobgoblin devastators are masters of the battlefield. In addition to tactical applications

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her. Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry

administers healing. She uses Radiant Fire against groups of foes when there’s no chance of harming allies or innocent lives, otherwise resorting to hold person spells and Divine Radiance attacks

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Pack Tactics. The Returned has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the Returned’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated

’t build meaningful relationships or establish new lives. Instead, most experience fleeting emotions and follow hollow routines, their existences reduced to shadow plays without weight or substance

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Infernal Command. Each of Bael’s allies within 60 feet of him can’t be charmed or frightened until the end of his next turn. Spellcasting. Bael casts

interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle lust. Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Strahd and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Strahd dies, or until he dismisses

apparition has the statistics of a specter. Strahd targets one Medium or smaller creature that casts a shadow. The target’s shadow must be visible to Strahd and within 30 feet of him. If the

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

. The wyrmling views you as its parent and is staunchly loyal to you and your allies. Elemental. You become immune to one of the following damage types (choose immediately upon drawing this card

nature of this deal is up to the DM, but usually the Fiend offers some material reward in exchange for you and your allies completing a task for the Fiend. The Fiend is indifferent to you and can be

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. —Lady Elara d’Thuranni, shadow dancer The Mark of Shadow lets an elf weave illusions, crafting magic to distract or delight. It also allows its bearer to sculpt shadows, making it easy to

avoid detection. The Houses of Shadow Leader: House Phiarlan, Elvinor Elorrenthi d’Phiarlan; House Thuranni, Elar d’Thuranni Headquarters: House Phiarlan, the Demesnes (various); House

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

as allies and don’t prey on them. Elven Enmity. The sahuagin might control the oceans if not for the presence of their mortal enemies, the aquatic elves. Wars between the two races have raged

— none can say. The sahuagin put the malenti to good use as spies and assassins in aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

worshipers of Sekolah, they also have a special kinship with sharks, which they train as attack animals. Even untrained sharks recognize sahuagin as allies and don't prey on them. Elven Enmity. The sahuagin

aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the malenti threat incites paranoia and suspicion among aquatic elves, whose resilience is weakened as the prelude to an actual sahuagin invasion.

Summon Greater Demon

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The

. While the spell lasts, the summoned demon can’t cross the circle or harm it, and it can’t target anyone within it. Using the material component in this manner consumes it when the spell

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

Hearth of Moonlight and Shadow. At the start of a short or long rest, Amble can touch a point in space, and an invisible, 30-foot-radius sphere of magic appears, centered on that point. Total cover

blocks the sphere. While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) and Wisdom (Perception) checks, and any light from open flames in the sphere isn’t

Jermlaine

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

Lurkers in Shadow. Jermlaine are invisible to darkvision. Magic Resistance. The jermlaine has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Vermin Friend. The jermlaine can

overwhelming waves. In the heat of battle, individual jermlaine gladly throw themselves on their enemies' weapons to clear the way for their allies' attacks. Hidden Threat. The jermlaine's skin is rough

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

combat. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality

. Whether taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack

enigma for other creatures. (Any) 4 Adaptability. Whether taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker

Desperate Allies and Rivals

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

Desperate Allies and Rivals The Darkon Allies table describes characters and groups who strive to save the domain, while the Darkon Rivals table notes those who scheme to ruin it. Darkon Allies d6

shadow dragon advisor 5 A cursed artifact held within an Order of the Guardians monastery 6 Azalin’s shadow, an echo of the Darklord

The Houses of Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

The Houses of Shadow The elves have carried the Mark of Shadow for thousands of years. The families that carry the mark left Aerenal after the conflict that wiped out the Mark of Death and

established House Phiarlan in Khorvaire. These elves are the finest entertainers in the land, giving them access to all manner of places and secrets. But the elves do more than entertain. There has always been

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

foods, hobbies, music, and so forth become unbearable to you. 35 Your shadow becomes an undead shadow that shares your alignment and is under your control. Your shadow behaves disapprovingly

times. When you do, you must begin and end your teleportation in an area of shadow. While in direct sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely

The Final Battle

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

The Final Battle The battle between the factions of the Sword Coast and the Cult of the Dragon plays out as a huge clash between armies and monstrous forces. The manner in which that battle plays out

depends on the outcome of the “Council of Waterdeep” episode, and on how successful the heroes have been bringing the various factions together. See “Enemies and Allies,” later in this section, for

Entertainment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

actor. In general, think of ways that such low-level effects might be incorporated into a performance. The Dragonmarked Houses of Shadow dominate the entertainment industry. House Phiarlan operates west

of the Mournland, while House Thuranni is based in Karrnath and the Lhazaar Principalities. Each house has its own theatres, companies, and star performers, but you don’t need a dragonmark to get into show business; the houses train and license all manner of artists and entertainers.

Lizardfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

smooth-skins is far greater. Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and skilled allies.

Inhuman Intellect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

this way, the constant vigilance and lack of truly peaceful rest would lead to a dangerous level of psychosis, but a beholder’s mind accepts this attitude as normal and necessary — it is always alert

adventurers arrive at its lair with summoned angel allies or enslaved demons, by breaking through the floor, by teleporting or riding dinosaurs, or girded with layers of magical defenses and armed with

32. Umbraxakar's Lair

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

32. Umbraxakar’s Lair Umbraxakar the shadow dragon dwells here and cannot be surprised by the characters, whose presence he has sensed since they first stepped into the Shadowfell. Characters who

, around which gather eleven shadows and four shadow assassins (see appendix A) under Umbraxakar’s command. (These undead act immediately after the dragon in the initiative count.) Dragon’s Dais. To

College of Whispers

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

Whispers Features Bard Level Feature 3rd Psychic Blades, Words of Terror 6th Mantle of Whispers 14th Shadow Lore Psychic Blades When you join the College of Whispers at 3rd level, you gain the ability

. The target is frightened in this way for 1 hour, until it is attacked or damaged, or until it witnesses its allies being attacked or damaged. If the target succeeds on its saving throw, the target

Shadrix Silverquill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Shadrix Silverquill Centuries ago, the dragon Shadrix Silverquill mastered the magic of light and shadow, and he focused that magic through communication. Shadrix’s words thrummed with power

, inspiring his allies and demoralizing his enemies. He established Silverquill College on the principles of eloquence and leadership, seeking to produce leaders who would go forth to guide others. Shadrix

Adventures in Kalakeri

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

who currently controls the Sapphire Throne—Ramya or Arijani and Reeva. Either faction is likely to notice the party and court them as potential allies. The characters then walk the fine line detailed in

the “Treachery in Kalakeri” section later in this domain description. The wilds of Kalakeri might also fuel terrifying adventures. The land holds all manner of perilous ruins and mysteries, from the

Gnomes

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

even among their allies. Indeed, members of other races sometimes thoughtlessly treat gnomes as second-class citizens, perhaps thinking highly of their gnome friends but rarely giving credit to gnomes

as a people. Gnomes are regularly underestimated, and they use that lack of esteem as both a defense and an offense, when need be. Like dwarves, gnomes have long battled for territory with kobolds

Ogre Chitterlord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

Ogre Chitterlord When ogres first moved into the wilds of Eldraine, they encountered all manner of unfamiliar creatures: spellcasting witches, tricksy faeries, and talking beasts. Over generations

from the alleys and sewers to harry townsfolk from within the city while the ogres lay siege to the outer walls. Should their rodent allies fail them, chitterlords can also turn the tide of any

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

on the battlefield is simultaneously a boon to all its allies and a threat to every foe around it. Into the Fray. While other cultures treat their wizards as cloistered academics, hobgoblins expect

throw, it can choose itself and any number of allies to be immune to the damage caused by the spell and to succeed on the required saving throw. Spellcasting. The hobgoblin is a 7th-level spellcaster

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