manner such with only arises fire for laws

Maw Demon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;t command the demons, which simply accompany the war band and attack whatever creatures the gnolls fall upon. Because maw demons are indiscriminate in their hunger, their stomachs contain all manner

2 Iron skillet 3 Remnants of silk banner embroidered with a moon-and-stars motif 4 Corroded gauntlet with skeletal hand in it 5 Assorted keys 6 Old leather boot 7 Beehive 8 Humanoid teeth PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning

Swarm of Zombie Limbs

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, and their disregard for their own well-being. A throng of zombies will douse a forest fire with their own ashes or march into a dragon’s maw until the monster chokes. In the course of their

relentless marches, zombies might suffer all manner of trauma, potentially reducing them to masses of crawling limbs, infecting them with terrible diseases (see zombie plague spreader), or crushing an entire horde into a single, rotting titan (see zombie clot).PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing

Zombie Plague Spreader

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

not in their individual menace, though, but their numbers, their persistence, and their disregard for their own well-being. A throng of zombies will douse a forest fire with their own ashes or march

into a dragon’s maw until the monster chokes. In the course of their relentless marches, zombies might suffer all manner of trauma, potentially reducing them to masses of crawling limbs (see

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Fire (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Radiant Fire"}. Mercion creates a magical explosion of fiery radiance centered on a point she can see within 120 feet of

her. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Radiant Fire

Zombie Clot

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

their disregard for their own well-being. A throng of zombies will douse a forest fire with their own ashes or march into a dragon’s maw until the monster chokes. In the course of their relentless

marches, zombies might suffer all manner of trauma, potentially reducing them to masses of crawling limbs (see swarm of zombie limbs), infecting them with terrible diseases (see zombie plague spreader), or crushing an entire horde into a single, rotting titan.Poison

Frostmourn

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

creature. If the statue would take fire damage, it instead takes no damage and thaws, ending the petrification. Icy Axe. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit

manner—perhaps poisoned, stabbed in the back, or killed while sleeping—the slain giant can rise as a frostmourn. Driven by its desire for vengeance, the frostmourn can turn the living into

Dire Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Regeneration. The troll regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the troll takes acid or fire damage, it regains only 5 hit points at the start of its next turn. The troll dies only if it

is hit by an attack that deals 10 or more acid or fire damage while the troll has 0 hit points.Multiattack. The troll makes one Bite attack and four Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11

Barghest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Fire Banishment. When the barghest starts its turn engulfed in flames that are at least 10 feet high or wide, it must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or be instantly banished to Gehenna

opportunity arises, until they reach adulthood and are capable of seeking out stronger prey. A barghest avoids contact with large, open fires. Any conflagration larger than its body acts as a gateway to

Allip

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the creation of an allip. Secrets protected in this manner range in scope from a demon lord’s true name to the hidden truths of the cosmic order. The creature acquires the secret, but the curse

contain. If the allip succeeds, it passes from the world—and its terrible secret hides somewhere in the scholar’s text, waiting to be discovered by its next victim.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonAcid, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Zodar

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

exist or where they came from, but the most popular hypothesis is that they are the creations of some long-forgotten god. Zodars interact with other sapient creatures in a manner that goes beyond mere

also warp the fabric of the multiverse to cast the wish spell as its final act—it is destroyed once the spell is cast.Acid, Fire, Poison

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

; 41–60 “I rail against the laws and customs of civilization, attempting to return to a more primitive time.” 61–80 “I hunger for the deaths of others, and am

constantly starting fights in the hope of seeing bloodshed.” 81–00 “I keep trophies from the bodies I have slain, turning them into adornments.” Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

humanoid shape, including the skeletal-thin figure depicted in grimoires and ancient art, draped and veiled in mycelium and lichen. Indeed, much of her appearance and manner, and that of her servants

“My mind is slipping away, and my intelligence seems to wax and wane.” 81–00 “I am constantly scratching at unseen fungal infections.” Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

-thin figure depicted in grimoires and ancient art, draped and veiled in mycelia and lichen. Indeed, much of her appearance and manner, and that of her servants, is a mockery of mortal life and its many

, if it is reduced to 0 hit points, each creature within 10 feet of it takes poison damage equal to its number of Hit Dice. Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing that is NonmagicalCold, Fire

Eldritch Eddy

monsters

. Searing Swipe. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Searing Swipe"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) Fire;{"diceNotation":"3d6+3", "rollType":"damage

", "rollAction":"Searing Swipe (Fire)", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} or Lightning;{"diceNotation":"3d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Searing Swipe (Lightning)", "rollDamageType":"Lightning"} damage (eddy

Devourer Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

is teleported inside the devourer's ribcage and imprisoned there. A creature imprisoned in this manner has disadvantage on death saving throws. If it dies while imprisoned, the devourer regains 25

"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Increase the damage by 10 for each living humanoid with 0 hit points in that area.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Spell Level Spells Cantrip fire bolt, produce flame 1st compelled duel, speak with animals, thunderwave 2nd beast sense, shatter 3rd conjure animals

, conjure barrage 4th dominate beast, stoneskin 5th destructive wave Fueled by the fire of rage burning in your heart, your magic is almost always accompanied by fiery

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

own laws. Firbolgs use their magic to keep their presence in a forest secret. This approach allows them to avoid the politics and struggles of elves, humans, and orcs. Such events concern the

something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to

Vampire Infernalist

monsters

":"Hellfire Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Hellfire Claw", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. If the target

laws of the Nine Hells. The greatest hell-bound vampires are masters of hellfire called infernalists, who prey on mages. Vampire infernalists are usually too arrogant to work together; even a large

Upper Tavick's Landing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

in the ward. For those willing to put up with its restrictive laws, Upper Tavick’s Landing has many fine features. Wyredd’s Spirits is the best source for wine in Sharn. The shop Crystals of Denion

maintains a fortified garrison and training facility in the Copper Arch district. The Laws of Upper Tavick’s Landing During the war, fears of attacks by foreign agents resulted in the establishment of a

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Spellcasting Age Spell Save DC Spells Known Adult Deep Dragon;Adult 16 command, dissonant whispers, faerie fire, water breathing Deep Dragon Adventures The Deep Dragon

with a drow matriarch for centuries. Each move represents what that player plans to do next in the competitors’ long struggle for domination in the Underdark. 2 A fire giant who

Modrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

perfect order. Absolute Law and Order. Under the direction of their leader, Primus, modrons increase order in the multiverse in accordance with laws beyond the comprehension of mortal minds. Their own

transforms in a flash of light, gaining the physical form of its new rank. The promoted modron is replaced by one of its underlings in the same manner, all the way to the lowest levels of the hierarchy

Fierna and Belial

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

arises, the seeming enemies cooperate to dispatch pretenders to their shared throne. Fiery Realm of Dark Delights The pair rules over Phlegethos, an expanse filled with immense volcanoes that expel

same time, the fires of Phlegethos do no harm to any denizens of the Nine Hells. Even devils that are susceptible to fire suffer no injury or pain from exposure to them. The realm’s primary city

Preserve the Balance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Preserve the Balance For druids, nature exists in a precarious balance. The four elements that make up a world — air, earth, fire, and water — must remain in equilibrium. If one element were to gain

regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.

Returning Berserkers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, the berserkers see them unless the characters took precautions to leave the cave in a stealthy manner. The berserkers gain no benefit from the Frostmaiden’s fire (see area Q5) while they’re on the

causeway, so they try to get inside the cave, attacking anyone in their way. If the fire has been put out, the berserkers won’t know that until one of them is killed inside the cave.

Preserve the Balance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Preserve the Balance For druids, nature exists in a precarious balance. The four elements that make up a world — air, earth, fire, and water — must remain in equilibrium. If one element were to gain

of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.

Q'barra

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

descended on Q’barra, along with brigands, deserters from the war, and all manner of criminals and opportunists. There’s one small complication: Q’barra is home to a number of ancient civilizations

Galifar is the original colony; it has a feudal structure and holds to the laws of the Five Nations. Its capital city of Newthrone is the largest city and port in Q’barra. To the north, Hope is a

Lemure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Lemure A lemure arises when a mortal soul is twisted by evil and banished to the Nine Hells for eternity. The lowest type of devil, lemures are repugnant, shapeless creatures doomed to suffer torment

(−3) CON 11 (+0) INT 1 (−5) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 3 (−4) Damage Resistances cold Damage Immunities fire, poison Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned

Appendix B: Bestiary

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

whirlwind of Evocation magic that crackles with fire and lightning. Eldritch eddies typically arise where magic use is heavy and irresponsible, such as near a fanatical mage’s sanctum, a workshop that

Manifestations table to inspire what happens right before an eldritch eddy arises. Eldritch Eddy Manifestations 1d6 Right Before an Eddy Manifests … 1 Brightly colored sparks fly through the air like

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Spellcasting Age Spell Save DC Spells Known Ancient Deep Dragon;Ancient 19 command, dissonant whispers, faerie fire, passwall, water breathing Deep Dragon Adventures The

or ambush visitors if the need arises. A well-cultivated lair abounds with Underdark fungi and plants, with the floor, walls, and ceiling covered in carpets of mold and moss, or featuring larger

Elemental Cults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, governments, the laws of nature — and reduce existence to a more elemental state, tainted with conflict and madness. Elemental Evil uses mortal servants as a means to this end. These hateful principles take

corruption that grows stronger over time as the natural order decays. Secret cults spring up, institutions are debased, and the fundamental laws governing the seasons begin to weaken. As Elemental Evil

14. Detention Hall

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

greater punishment. If the characters approach her in a friendly manner, Violence tells them to leave before the headmaster returns, and recommends that they speak to Turbulence, her sister, who’s in the

Spellcasting Hall (area 17). Treasure Violence’s scorched spellbook contains all the spells she has prepared, plus the following: alter self, cloud of daggers, hypnotic pattern, and wall of fire.

Troll and Friends

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Troll and Friends In the third round of the brawl, trouble arises from out of the gaping well in the middle of the Yawning Portal’s taproom: Shouts of alarm suddenly ring out as a hulking creature

himself. As he attacks, he calls on the characters to focus on slaying the stirges and then douse the troll with lamp oil and set it on fire when it falls. Yagra joins the fight if she’s conscious

Order Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Order Domain Finally, a whole faith about coloring inside the lines. Tasha The Order Domain represents discipline, as well as devotion to the laws that govern a society, an institution, or a

philosophy. Clerics of Order meditate on logic and justice as they serve their gods, examples of which appear in the Order Deities table. Clerics of Order believe that well-crafted laws establish

Upper Tavick's Landing

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

the war, fears of attacks by foreign agents resulted in the establishment of a number of laws that affect adventurers. The soldiers of House Deneith have full authority to act as agents of the Sharn

unauthorized use of magic. Inhabitants must dress “in a manner that upholds the solemn dignity of this proud ward.” Blademarks and officers of the Watch can choose how to interpret this. Typically, armor

Khyber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

aberrations, fiends, and all manner of monsters. Any time someone descends below the surface of the world, they enter Khyber. But the underworld takes two very different forms. First is the natural realm

carrion crawlers, giant beetles, or clans of kobolds. But ultimately these mundane caverns follow the laws of nature. There’s another aspect to Khyber: go deep enough and you find a seemingly endless

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