measure some with only applied from for long

Orb of Dragonkind

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Long ago, in the Dragonlance setting, elves and humans waged a terrible war against chromatic dragons. When the world seemed doomed, the wizards of the Towers of High Sorcery came together and forged

. Their magic has been warped over the centuries. Their primary purpose of calling dragons still functions, but they also allow some measure of control over dragons. Each orb contains the essence of

Flail Snail

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Scintillating Shell (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The snail’s shell emits dazzling, colored light until the end of the snail’s next turn

shield. A flail snail shell can also be used to make a robe of scintillating colors. The shell is ground and added to the dye applied to the fabric. The powder is also a material component of the ritual that enchants the robe.Fire, Poison

Wastrilith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

creature takes 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Corrupt Water", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and is poisoned until it finishes a long rest. If another demon

pollutes the waters around it. Its noxious presence even affects nearby sources of water when the demon travels on land. The corrupted water, which contains a measure of the demon’s essence

Omin Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.War God's Blessing (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When a creature within 30 feet of Omin makes an attack roll, but before learning whether it hits

establishing the market for franchised adventuring across the Sword Coast and beyond, Omin's full measure eludes most people. He is known to be a worshiper of Tymora, ruthless in matters of business, feckless

Reduced-threat Aboleth

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage every 10 minutes unless moisture is applied to the skin before 10 minutes have passed. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit

creature charmed by the aboleth can currently see. Once created, the image lasts for as long as the aboleth maintains concentration, as if concentrating on a spell. Although the image is intangible, it

Hulgaz

Monsters The Book of Many Things

":"Curdle Heart", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage as the charmed condition applied by Hulgaz ends on it.Hulgaz is a devil who hails from the stinking swamps of Minauros, the third layer of the

long, snakelike tail. In the midst of a conversation with an especially tantalizing victim-to-be, Hulgaz can’t help but whip her tail back and forth with excitement. Selfless heroes and true

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

psionically manipulate the fundamental principles of the multiverse, from the force of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how physical laws

hope to ascend to godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior. Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how physical laws affect them. They defy gravity with flight that doesn’t rely solely

. Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a

(Costs 2 Actions). Strahd makes one bite attack.With his mind sharp and his heart dark, Strahd von Zarovich is a formidable foe. Courage and lives beyond measure have been lost to him. Reread chapter 1

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

psionically manipulate the fundamental principles of the multiverse, from the force of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how

. They all hope to ascend to godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior. Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

fundamental principles of the multiverse, from the force of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how physical laws affect them. They defy

godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior. Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating

Clockwork Kraken

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

tentacle can be attacked independently, with damage dealt to tentacles applied to the clockwork kraken's hit point total. A tentacle is destroyed if it takes more than 20 damage. Reducing the construct to

three or fewer tentacles reduces its attacks accordingly. A clockwork kraken can regrow any destroyed tentacles at the end of a long rest.Multiattack. The clockwork kraken makes four tentacle slam

Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Toxicity. Any magic item that restores hit points and can be applied to a piercing or slashing weapon (a potion, an ointment, and so forth) causes a hit with that weapon to deal extra damage to Thessalar

the polymorph spell, transforming into a random beast or a creature it has seen within the last 24 hours (as chosen by the DM). This effect lasts until the target finishes a long rest.Thessalar was a

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes

collect local rumors and spread gossip. 3 I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.” 4 Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can

Needle Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

dormant until a humanoid dies near it or a humanoid corpse is dragged close by, whereupon the pod burrows into the corpse's decaying flesh and sprouts ropey vines covered in long, sharp needles. The vines

thirst for violence and conquest that propels the fey to war. These plants become needle lords—ogre-shaped masses of thorny vines covered with long, cruel needles that pierce flesh. A needle lord

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; entire society forever stands prepared for war. Brutal Civility Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold

gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins don’t remember the names of the fallen. Nomog-Geaya is the greater of the

Aboleth Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

moisture is applied to the skin before 10 minutes have passed. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tail"} to hit, reach 10 ft. one target. Hit: 15 (3d6

created, the image lasts for as long as the aboleth maintains concentration, as if concentrating on a spell. Although the image is intangible, it looks, sounds, and can move like the aboleth. The aboleth

Earth Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

As an earth genasi, you are descended from the cruel and greedy dao, though you aren’t necessarily evil. You have inherited some measure of control over earth, reveling in superior strength and

solid power. You tend to avoid rash decisions, pausing long enough to consider your options before taking action. Elemental earth manifests differently from one individual to the next. Some earth

Orb of Dragonkind Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

magic has been warped and twisted over the centuries, so although their primary purpose of calling dragons still functions, they also allow some measure of control over dragons. Each orb contains the

speak its command word. You must then make a DC 15 Charisma check. On a successful check, you control the orb for as long as you remain attuned to it. On a failed check, you become charmed by the orb

Entertainer Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have performed, they typically take a

for that “special someone.” 4 Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension. 5 I love a good insult, even one directed at me. 6

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your

place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip. 3 I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.” 4 Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;and were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power. From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called

birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that

Character Advancement

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

designed to take 2 hours, the character reaches 3 checkpoints. Playing time might seem like an odd way to measure experience awards, but the concept is in keeping with how a shared campaign is meant to

checkpoints to do so. The required number of checkpoints is expended, and any remaining checkpoints are applied toward the next opportunity for advancement.

But What about Classes?

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

rest of the academic year. As long as they make a valiant effort to stop Murgaxor, they’ll graduate with honors. Grant the players two Student Dice to use during the remainder of this adventure. These

Student Dice can be applied to Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Nature) checks. The players’ tracking sheets provide a way to track these dice.

Ileuthra

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

knowledge, but the dragon is cagey on that point. Seeing good and bad in equal measure among the lesser races, Ileuthra recognizes that helping the humanoids is less a case of deciding whether they are worthy

is willing to hear all sides of the discussion. Attitude. Neutral. Ileuthra has watched the lesser races for long centuries from the planes, and he understands that every individual humanoid possesses

Ileuthra

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

knowledge, but the dragon is cagey on that point. Seeing good and bad in equal measure among the lesser races, Ileuthra recognizes that helping the humanoids is less a case of deciding whether they are worthy

is willing to hear all sides of the discussion. Attitude. Neutral. Ileuthra has watched the lesser races for long centuries from the planes, and he understands that every individual humanoid possesses

Aarakocra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power. From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called birdfolk

. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to

Learning from Experience

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

hard study and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent

magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

Earth Genasi

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

Earth Genasi As an earth genasi, you are descended from the cruel and greedy dao, though you are not necessarily evil. You have inherited some measure of control over earth, reveling in superior

strength and solid power. You tend to avoid rash decisions, pausing long enough to consider your options before taking action. Elemental earth manifests differently from one individual to the next. Some

Learning from Experience

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

hard study and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent

magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

Patron's Attitude

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

kindly toward you. 2 Each interaction with your capricious patron is a surprise, whether pleasant or painful. 3 Your patron is the spirit of a long-dead hero who sees your pact as a way for it to

continue to influence the world. 4 Your patron is a strict disciplinarian but treats you with a measure of respect. 5 Your patron tricked you into a pact and treats you as a slave. 6 You are mostly left

Mechanus

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

Mechanus On Mechanus, law is reflected in a realm of clockwork gears, all interlocked and turning according to their measure. The cogs seem to be engaged in a calculation so vast that no deity can

normally deals 1d10 + 5 damage always deals 10 damage on Mechanus. Optional Rule: Imposing Order At the end of each long rest taken on this plane, a visitor that isn’t lawful neutral must make a DC 10

Forest of Hands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

their dangling leaves like long, leathery fingers. Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (History or Nature) check recognize the region’s notorious angul trees, plants that stink of rotting

flesh and drip crimson sap. The trees are harmless, but many travelers find the long, finger-like leaves gliding over them as they pass beneath more than a little disconcerting. The swamp forests of

Cleric

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

devout worshiper, but who has also been invested with a measure of a deity’s power. The question has long been debated: Does a mortal become a cleric as a consequence of deep devotion to one’s deity

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Nirjhar Highlands, through Ashwadhatu, and on to Dishahara Bay. The city of Shankhabhumi with the largest area of solid land, Ashwadhatu has long been the home of proud, traditionalist farmers, miners

the mountains. The city is known for its hill crops—particularly tea and timber. Locals take pride in their staunch courage and infuriating stubbornness in equal measure.

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