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Relentless Impaler

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

re-forms 1d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Bloodheart Stake"} hours later in the nearest unoccupied space to the stake and regains all its hit points. The impaler dies only

Resistance (3/Day). If the impaler fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The impaler makes one Spike attack and two Wicked Spear attacks. Spike. Melee Weapon Attack: +11

Kruthik Hive Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Tunneler. The kruthik can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 10-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.Multiattack. The kruthik makes two Stab or Spike attacks.. Stab. Melee

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Spike. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spike"} to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4

Môrgæn

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

(3 slots): pass without trace, spike growth 3rd level (2 slots): conjure animalsMultiattack. Môrgæn makes three attacks with her scimitars or her longbow. Scimitars. Melee Weapon Attack: +6

with singular ferocity and an impressive rate of sustained fire. Her core philosophy is that one should shoot first and then ask no questions later. Because what's the point of asking questions when

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, Church, Crunch, Crystal, Dagger, Dent, Five, Glaive, Hammer, Iron, Lucky, Mace, Oak, Onyx, Pants, Pierce, Red, Rod, Rusty, Scout, Seven, Shield, Slash, Smith, Spike, Temple, Vault, Wall

“Pierce was built by design, while you were built by accident,” Lakashtai said. “The soul is what matters, not the shape of the vessel.” “What makes you think he has

Adult Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

it can see within 120 feet of it. Stone spikes sprout from the ground in a 20-foot radius centered on that point. The effect is otherwise identical to the spike growth spell and lasts until the dragon

speak well of the dragon, but can’t divulge its whereabouts. Intelligent creatures within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair are prone to fits of giggling. Even serious matters suddenly seem

Ancient Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the spike growth spell and lasts until the dragon uses this lair action again or until the dragon dies. The dragon chooses a 10-foot-square area on the ground that it can see within 120 feet of it

giggling. Even serious matters suddenly seem amusing. If the dragon dies, the magic carvings fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. The other effects end immediately.Acid

Ruinblade

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

the tomb’s workers. (In later years, after Acererak trapped Moghadam in the completed tomb as an undead archwraith, Moghadam was able to use the weapon as his own phylactery.) A small jade

property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Everything dies eventually. Why bother building anything that is supposedly meant to last? 2 Nothing matters to you, and you allow others to guide your actions. 3 Your needs come first. In

others change. 2 The best option is one that is swift, unexpected, and overwhelming. 3 Punch first. Talk later. 4 Your fury can carry you through anything.

Hulgaz

Monsters The Book of Many Things

claws, glossy black eyes, and a snakelike tail tipped with a poisonous spike. On the rare occasion when her social graces fail to achieve the desired result, Hulgaz turns her natural weapons on her

, instinctively deducing the most effective tack to take in any conversation. This might mean lending a sympathetic ear to a weepy-eyed supplicant one moment, then seconds later offering hearty laughter to a

Warforged Names

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

, Church, Crunch, Crystal, Dagger, Dent, Five, Glaive, Hammer, Iron, Lucky, Mace, Oak, Onyx, Pants, Pierce, Red, Rod, Rusty, Scout, Seven, Shield, Slash, Smith, Spike, Temple, Vault, Wall

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

of the people among whom they were raised. They might later assume distinctive names to capture their heritage, such as Flame, Ember, Wave, or Onyx. Subraces Four major subraces of genasi are found

4. Gallery

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

4. Gallery Moody landscapes and dour busts atop marble pedestals collect dust in this modest gallery. In an alcove to the east stands a larger-than-life onyx statue of an athlete wrestling monstrous

subject matters vary, and the works have suffered years of neglect. The ancient tower attached to the house abuts the room. Statue. Those who investigate the statue realize it is hollow and the figure’s

What Really Happened

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

town’s mayor refused to allow Rilago to mount an excavation, but the mayor’s daughter, Aminta, overheard their conversation and became obsessed with finding the tomb. Years later, the mayor passed away and

his son, Tavio, was elected to replace him. Aminta, who had become involved with the Onyx Scar crime syndicate, persuaded Rilago to join her search for the tomb and convinced Tavio to overlook their

Lower Tavick's Landing

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

Lyrandar and House Deneith are also well represented, with their representatives arranging matters of trade, transport, and security. These days, Lower Tavick’s Landing is best known for High Walls, a

, but High Walls is designed to serve as a fortress prison if the need arises, and the Sharn Watch keeps an eye out for any signs of unrest.

Genasi Names

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

Genasi Names Genasi use the naming conventions of the people among whom they were raised. They might later assume distinctive names to capture their heritage, such as Flame, Ember, Wave, or Onyx

Kruthik Hive Lord

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

largest kruthik in the hive undergoes a metamorphosis, forming a cocoon around itself and emerging several weeks later as a hive lord — a bigger and smarter kruthik with the ability to spray digestive

. The kruthik can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 10-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake. Actions Multiattack. The kruthik makes two stab attacks or two spike attacks

Relentless Impaler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

re-forms 1d8 hours later in the nearest unoccupied space to the stake and regains all its hit points. The impaler dies only if it is reduced to 0 hit points while either the ceremonial stake is

instead. Actions Multiattack. The impaler makes one Spike attack and two Wicked Spear attacks. Spike. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage, and

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

poised to put their plan in action, Quentin disappeared, taking all their money with him—only to resurface years later, having built the Afterlife Casino using the stolen money. Now, Verity needs the

the vault. For Verity, it’s not the money or the statuette that matters—it’s ensuring that Quentin’s betrayal comes back to haunt him, and that he knows the person he betrayed made him pay.

Elf Adventurers

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

existence the most satisfying experience possible for an elf’s later years. Nevertheless, this fear is immune to logic when it arises in adult elves. To avoid the fate they dread, consciously or

life that awaits them in their later years. Even if such a future life seems tepid and unbearably dull during an elf’s prime, the psychological changes that come with age make this peaceful period of

Outcome

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

information, but that Thay’s attention is commanded by matters within its own borders and the Red Wizards cannot help. Before the characters can react, the other Red Wizard waves his hand and a previously

invisible magic circle on the floor around the characters flares to life. A moment later, the adventurers are standing in an abandoned and ruined farmhouse a mile north of Waterdeep. The barely visible outline of a Thayan teleportation circle fades around them and their neatly packed belongings.

Outcome

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

information, but that Thay’s attention is commanded by matters within its own borders and the Red Wizards cannot help. Before the characters can react, the other Red Wizard waves his hand and a previously

invisible magic circle on the floor around the characters flares to life. A moment later, the adventurers are standing in an abandoned and ruined farmhouse a mile north of Waterdeep. The barely visible outline of a Thayan teleportation circle fades around them and their neatly packed belongings.

Chapter 11: Van Richten's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

later, after Strahd became a vampire, Khazan paid a visit to Castle Ravenloft with the notion of challenging Strahd for rulership of Barovia. Instead, much to Khazan’s surprise, Strahd persuaded him to

serve as an advisor in matters of magic. When not advising Strahd, the lich spent most of his time in the Amber Temple, trying to master the secret of demilichdom in the hope of finding a way to

Pandemonium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Adventures Pandemonium is the plane of last straws. The incessant howling of its winds brings everyone on the plane, sooner or later, to the edge of lashing out in frustration, breaking down in

convey the frustration that characters are bound to experience there without transferring that frustration to the players. A jagged spike somewhere in Cocytus, called Howler’s Crag, is rumored to have

Môrgæn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

rate of sustained fire. Her core philosophy is that one should shoot first and then ask no questions later. Because what’s the point of asking questions when the person you’ve shot first is already

ranger spells prepared: 1st level (4 slots): alarm, animal friendship, hunter’s mark 2nd level (3 slots): pass without trace, spike growth 3rd level (2 slots): conjure animals Actions

Ruinblade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

the weapon during the time frame of the adventure to intimidate the tomb’s workers. (In later years, after Acererak trapped Moghadam in the completed tomb as an undead archwraith, Moghadam was able to

a creation of magical force. Once used, this property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you

Death's Head

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

Death’s Head A death’s head is a disembodied, flying head. The type of creature one of these grotesque undead originated from determines how it terrorizes it prey. A death’s head that arises from a

protect the tree if it’s threatened. Should the tree be destroyed, the heads scatter and plant themselves in unholy ground. A new death’s head tree emerges from each planted head 1d12 months later.

Veldyskar the Basilisk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. Veldyskar is committed to the protection of the library and its librarians. If trouble arises, his philosophy is to petrify first and ask questions later. Initially, this presented a problem for the

Travel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

the DM might have you use the travel pace rules below. If you need to know how fast you can move when every second matters, see the movement rules in “Combat” later in this chapter. Marching Order

Travel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

the DM might have you use the travel pace rules below. If you need to know how fast you can move when every second matters, see the movement rules in “Combat” later in this chapter. Marching Order

Purpose

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

settlement, start adding these local features so that it begins to feel a little more like a home base, albeit a temporary one. Let the settlement develop as the need arises. Home Base A settlement

characters. Detail its leadership, including law enforcement (discussed later in the chapter). Include characters who can provide information, such as sages, soothsayers, librarians, and observant

Curses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Possession arises from the chaos and evil of the Abyss and commonly besets creatures that interact with demonic objects or linger in desecrated locations, where demonic spirits await victims. A

demonic entity takes control of the creature and determines the creature’s behavior thereafter. At the end of each of the possessed creature’s later turns, the creature makes a DC 15 Charisma saving

Curses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Possession is one example of an environmental curse. Demonic Possession Demonic Possession arises from the chaos and evil of the Abyss and commonly besets creatures that interact with demonic objects or linger

possessed creature’s later turns, the creature makes a DC 15 Charisma saving throw, regaining control of itself on a success. After finishing a Long Rest, a creature with Demonic Possession makes a DC 15

Knights' Quest

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

: Thurl’s face darkens. “Great evil lurks among these hills,” he says. “Depraved cultists led by wretched monsters. But let us speak of such matters after the feast has warmed our blood.” Thurl allows

attack, using its action every round to make three Tail Spike attacks. If there are no characters present, assume that one knight is injured and the manticore’s hit points are reduced by 8 at the end

Eileanar Overview

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

fuel its magical luxuries. City Government Though the word of Karsus is the final law in all matters, Arcanist Andoris Derathar (Medium, Lawful Neutral Mage) has implemented her own brand of justice

Coliseum of Karsus, labor in the Hidden Quarter district, or hard labor in the mines of Conch. (See later in this chapter for details on these locations.) Transportation Magical conveyance is the norm

Uncertain Origins

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

served Io as companions and allies, filling his astral court and singing his praises. The dragons he made only later, at the start of the Dawn War, to serve as engines of destruction. This view of

Bahamut or Tiamat — and so they have no predetermined side in the conflict between those gods. Every individual dragonborn, regardless of one’s particular draconic ancestry, makes a personal choice in matters of ethics and morality.

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