master starts with only advances folk for learn

Vegepygmy Thorny Hunter

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

their master’s orders to hunt prey with deadly ferocity. Vegepygmies Also called mold folk, vegepygmies are fungal creatures that spring forth from the body of a Humanoid or Giant killed by

points at the start of its turn. If it takes cold, fire, or necrotic damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the vegepygmy’s next turn. The vegepygmy dies only if it starts its

Vegepygmy Scavenger

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

its turn. If it takes cold, fire, or necrotic damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the vegepygmy’s next turn. The vegepygmy dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points

evade foes and pelt them with slings from the cover of leafy foliage. Vegepygmies Also called mold folk, vegepygmies are fungal creatures that spring forth from the body of a Humanoid or Giant

Vegepygmy Moldmaker

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

its turn. If it takes cold, fire, or necrotic damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the vegepygmy’s next turn. The vegepygmy dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points

of lichen to denote their status. Vegepygmies Also called mold folk, vegepygmies are fungal creatures that spring forth from the body of a Humanoid or Giant killed by russet mold, a poisonous

Ogre Howdah

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

);deep gnomes (all three appear in the Monster Manual), but they might also transport other Small folk. Ogres of War Ogres love to rush headlong into battle, but with enough time and patience, some

of them learn to carry out specialized missions. The names they are given—the ogre battering ram;battering ram, the ogre bolt launcher;bolt launcher, the ogre chain brute;chain brute, and the

Gazer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

follows its creator like a devoted, aggressive puppy, and sometimes small packs of these creatures patrol their master’s lair for vermin to kill and lone creatures to harass. A gazer can’t

prey. A gazer might follow the folk in its territory, noisily mimicking their speech and generally being a nuisance, until they leave the area, but it flees if confronted by something it can’t

Yeth Hound

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Sunlight Banishment. If the yeth hound starts its turn in sunlight, it is transported to the Ethereal Plane. While sunlight shines on the spot from which it vanished, the hound must remain in the

Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot, whereupon it typically sets out to find its pack or its master. The hound is visible on the Material Plane while it is in

Master of Cruelties

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Aura of Blood Lust. When any other creature starts its turn within 30 feet of the master, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw, or it must immediately take the Attack action

on the Crowd. Whenever a creature within 60 feet of the master dies, the master gains 15 temporary hit points and has advantage on all attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until the end of

Metallic Peacekeeper

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Immutable Form. The peacekeeper is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Telepathic Bond. While the peacekeeper is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically

convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically with each other.Multiattack. The peacekeeper makes two Slam attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20

Male Steeder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, steeders prowl the depths of the Underdark. Female steeder;Female steeders grow larger and stronger than males, and the female often devours the male after breeding. Numerous Underdark folk

intelligent enough to learn simple hand signals and vocal commands, but even a domesticated steeder might turn against its handler. Training a steeder requires a rider to bond with it, a process that

Female Steeder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spiders, steeders prowl the depths of the Underdark. Female steeders grow larger and stronger than male steeder;males, and the female often devours the male after breeding. Numerous Underdark folk

intelligent enough to learn simple hand signals and vocal commands, but even a domesticated steeder might turn against its handler. Training a steeder requires a rider to bond with it, a process that

Githyanki Star Seer

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

are the eyes of the multiverse. They use their magic to contact ancient stellar entities such as Acamar, Caiphon, and Hadar, hoping to learn their secrets, then record these secrets in journals. They

little concern to a star seer, who resides mainly on the Astral Plane. Githyanki Githyanki descend from an ancient people who were also the progenitors of githzerai. These tall, gaunt folk have

Stench Kow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Stench. Any creature other than a stench kow that starts its turn within 5 feet of the stench kow must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the creature

multiverse, some of them domesticated and others feral. In many cultures, cattle are almost like family to the folk who tend to them.Cold, Fire, Poison

Gazer (Familiar Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Familiar. The gazer can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a telepathic bond with its willing master, provided that the master is at least a 3rd-level spellcaster. While the two are bonded

, the master can sense what the gazer senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the

Rosie Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

, silenceMultiattack. Rosie makes three attacks, then makes two unarmed strike attacks. Staff of the Master (+1 Quarterstaff). Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Staff

of the Master"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of the Master","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, or 8

Animated Breath (Poison Form)

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Putrid Aura (Acid and Poison Forms Only). A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the animated breath must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its

":"Slam","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.A chromatic dragon’s breath weapon is a manifestation of the energy that suffuses the dragon. With sufficient practice, dragons can learn to draw on

Animated Breath (Acid Form)

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Putrid Aura (Acid and Poison Forms Only). A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the animated breath must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its

":"Slam","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.A chromatic dragon’s breath weapon is a manifestation of the energy that suffuses the dragon. With sufficient practice, dragons can learn to draw on

Devastation Orb

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

apply, as detailed in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. At the end of each hour, there is a ten percent chance that the heat wave starts a wildfire in a random location within the area of

Dungeon Master’s Guide. Earth Orb. When this orb detonates, it subjects the area to the effects of the earthquake spell for 1 minute (spell save DC 18). For the purpose of the spell’s

Dragonborn of Tiamat

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

itself on a success.Champions of the dragon queen are often called Talons of Tiamat. They work tirelessly to free their master from her imprisonment in Avernus, and Tiamat grants these pawns immense

themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.

Ice Troll

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the troll takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cold Aura","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Keen Smell. The

trait doesn't function at the start of the troll's next turn. The ice troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn't regenerate.Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one with

Neogi Hatchling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

another until only a few of the strongest newborns are left. The surviving neogi hatchlings begin their lives under the control of adult neogi. They must learn about their society and earn a place in it

, and each one starts its training by gaining mastery over an umber hulk. Neogi A neogi looks like an outsize spider with an eel’s neck and head. It can poison the body and the mind of its

Whirling Chandelier

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the chandelier is animate. Fiery Aura. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the chandelier takes 7 (2d6

Blazing Vortex as mischievousness or outright malevolence, though the chandelier lacks any understanding of such concepts. A whirling chandelier makes tactical decisions only as a means to perform its master’s orders to the best of its ability.Poison, PsychicFire

Hobgoblin Devastator

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the magical arts, they learn the basics of weapon use, and they measure their deeds by the enemies defeated though their magic. They have the respect of other members of the host and receive

examples of such Fey folk, as are hobgoblin iron shadow;hobgoblin iron shadows and nilbog;nilbogs.

Skull Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Master of the Grave"} hit points whenever it starts its turn there. Unusual Nature. The skull lord doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The skull lord makes three Bone Staff or

throw and only half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the skull lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Master of the

Animated Breath

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

(1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire Aura","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Putrid Aura (Acid and Poison Forms Only). A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet

"}.A chromatic dragon’s breath weapon is a manifestation of the energy that suffuses the dragon. With sufficient practice, dragons can learn to draw on magic from the Elemental Planes to shape

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

;t help but lose myself in the emotions of others. 5 The stars have much to tell us, and folk need me to interpret what the stars say. 6 All play and no work—those are the words I

quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has claimed it. 2 Prismatic shards

Sea Spawn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

turtle;dragon turtles (morkoths appear in this book; the others appear in the Monster Manual)—all of these and more can mark mortals as their own and claim them as minions. Unlucky folk might

become beholden to such a master through a bleak bargain, or they might find themselves cursed by one. Once warped into a fishlike form, a sea spawn can’t leave the water for long without courting

Priest of Osybus (Ectoplasmic)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Ectoplasmic Boon. When any creature starts its turn within 10 feet of the priest, the priest can reduce that creature’s speed by 10 feet until the start of the creature’s next turn, until

power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master did and to cheat death and become undead horrors. The threat posed by Osybus and his disciples

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons

. (Any) 5 Inquisitiveness. Even the smallest village contains myriad stories of love, loss, triumph, and betrayal. There is always more to learn about people. (Any) 6 Espionage. Once I get

Clockwork Oaken Bolter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

but also has resulted in genuine advances, such as clockworks. The methods used to craft clockworks have been shared between gnome communities over many generations. Individual Designs Gnome artisans

, lightning, and thunder damage. 6 Self-Repairing. If the clockwork starts its turn with fewer than half its hit points but at least 1 hit point, it regains 5 hit points. If it takes lightning damage

Clockwork Stone Defender

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

produced many failed Constructs but also has resulted in genuine advances, such as clockworks. The methods used to craft clockworks have been shared between gnome communities over many generations

clockwork has resistance to force, lightning, and thunder damage. 6 Self-Repairing. If the clockwork starts its turn with fewer than half its hit points but at least 1 hit point, it regains 5 hit

Clockwork Bronze Scout

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Constructs but also has resulted in genuine advances, such as clockworks. The methods used to craft clockworks have been shared between gnome communities over many generations. Individual Designs Gnome

, lightning, and thunder damage. 6 Self-Repairing. If the clockwork starts its turn with fewer than half its hit points but at least 1 hit point, it regains 5 hit points. If it takes lightning

Clockwork Iron Cobra

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

also has resulted in genuine advances, such as clockworks. The methods used to craft clockworks have been shared between gnome communities over many generations. Individual Designs Gnome artisans

, lightning, and thunder damage. 6 Self-Repairing. If the clockwork starts its turn with fewer than half its hit points but at least 1 hit point, it regains 5 hit points. If it takes lightning damage

Titivilus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Ventriloquism. Whenever Titivilus speaks, he can choose a point within 60 feet of him; his voice emanates from that point.Multiattack

to get what he wanted. Charming and pleasant, he is a master at negotiation, able to twist words so as to leave his victims confused and believing he’s on their side. Through these skills

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons&rsquo

) 5 Inquisitiveness. Even the smallest village contains myriad stories of love, loss, triumph, and betrayal. There is always more to learn about people. (Any) 6 Espionage. Once I get paid

Priest of Osybus (Dread)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Boon of Dread. Eerie whispers can now be heard around the priest. Any non-Undead creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the priest must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be

shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master did and to cheat death and become undead horrors. The threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and wide. In

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