mechanical some with only artisans falling for long

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

;ve outlived their usefulness. Manshoon doesn’t care who suffers so long he’s able to crush his many enemies and force his subjects into paranoid and eager obedience. History The

knowledge of an even older version of himself. One of Manshoon’s enemies, Halaster Blackcloak, removed Manshoon’s left arm at the elbow. Manshoon now uses a mechanical prosthetic arm

Stone Shape Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

large rock into a weapon, idol, or coffer, or make a small passage through a wall, as long as the wall is less than 5 feet thick. You could also shape a stone door or its frame to seal the door shut

. The object you create can have up to two hinges and a latch, but finer mechanical detail isn't possible.

Clockwork Oaken Bolter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

much damage on a successful one.No ordinary ballista, an oaken bolter is a Construct capable of striking at long distances. The bolts it launches can rend flesh, destroy armor, or drag enemies toward

traps or melee-oriented clockworks—and at shorter ranges, burst with explosive force. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed Constructs

Clockwork Bronze Scout

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Lightning Flare (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Each creature in contact with the ground within 15 feet of the

. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed

Worker Robot

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

worker robots fill public-facing service roles. Antigravity technology and built-in tractor beams allow worker robots to effortlessly lift cargo and other heavy objects with their mechanical tentacles

specialized for its role. Robots are programmed with intelligence, understanding, and usually loyalty to their creators. Despite that, long-operating robots sometimes develop their own personalities and ideas

Dragonblood Ooze

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"acid"} acid damage and is pulled up to 30 feet straight toward the ooze. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t pulled.Magic-minded artisans have long

for long and soon collapses into an amorphous heap. Similarly, it tries to manifest a breath weapon but manages only to spew forth part of its own body that it then reels back in.Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison

Clockwork Stone Defender

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attacker.The thick plates of stone riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection. Its chief role is as a bodyguard. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has

. Individual Designs Gnome artisans prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following

Earth Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

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

genasi always have bits of dust falling from their bodies and mud clinging to their clothes, never getting clean no matter how often they bathe. Others are as shiny and polished as gemstones, with skin

Rahadin

Monsters Curse of Strahd

weapon, nondetection Mask of the Wild. Rahadin can attempt to hide even when he is only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.Multiattack. Rahadin

his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed Rahadin his castle chamberlain. Rahadin was pleased to do

Clockwork Iron Cobra

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

clockwork with alchemical concoctions that can paralyze creatures and cloud the mind. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has 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. Individual Designs Gnome artisans

Archon of Falling Stars

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

mount, the mount is reduced to 0 hit points as well. Radiant Rebirth (Recharges after a Long Rest). If the archon is reduced to 0 hit points, it regains 30 hit points and springs back to its feet

recounts the battle between a group of the gods’ champions and a mighty archon, which took place at the mysterious eastern edge of the world. Defeated, the falling archon is said to have met the

Walnut Dankgrass

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena. Wild Shape (Recharges after a Short or Long rest). As a bonus action, Walnut can assume the shape of a dire wolf. She can stay in

and destroy those responsible. As a guardian of the wild, Walnut has long held an antipathy toward civilization and anything urban. However, understanding that civilization was the source of the evil

Githzerai Enlightened

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

it left or in an unoccupied space nearest to that space if it’s occupied.Slow Fall. When the githzerai falls, it reduces any falling damage it takes by 50.Some spiritual githzerai spend long

Duergar Despot

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage", "rollAction":"Stomping Foot", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} to a prone target. Flame Jet. The duergar spews flames in a line 100 feet long and 5 feet wide. Each creature in the line must

will: mage hand, minor illusion 1/day: stinking cloudDuergar despots replace parts of their bodies with mechanical devices that they control through their psionic abilities. Duergar Duergar are

Shield Guardian Detention Drone

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Bound. The drone is magically bound to an amulet. As long as the drone and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the drone’s wearer can telepathically call the drone to travel to it

a +2 bonus to the wearer’s AC if the drone is within 5 feet of the wearer.Detention drones vary in size, strength, and shape, though most are shaped like some kind of mechanical animal or plant.Poison

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

her divine spark vanishes. She is dead until the next winter solstice, when she reappears at full health in a cold, remote location of her choosing. Frigid Aura. So long as Auril has at least 1 hit

all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her pleasure alone. Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

abandoned mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver

’s or its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no falling damage. Given days or longer to work, the dragon can make clouds and fog within its lair as solid as stone

Grung

Species One Grung Above

, and blue grungs work as artisans and in other domestic roles. Supervising and guiding both groups are the purple grungs, which serve as administrators and commanders. Red grungs are the tribe&rsquo

lethargic and compliant. A creature afflicted in this way over a long period of time becomes a shell of its former self and can be restored to normalcy only by magic.

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver dragon

its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no falling damage. Given days or longer to work, the dragon can make clouds and fog within its lair as solid as stone, forming

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf’s long, pointed, often-broken nose and gray-streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt. “Knew I’d find

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her

Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Shapechanger trait) instead of falling unconscious, provided that it isn’t in sunlight or running water. If it can’t transform, it is destroyed. While it has 0 hit points in mist form, it

point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

falling unconscious, provided that it isn't in sunlight or running water. If it can't transform, it is destroyed. While it has 0 hit points in mist form, it can't revert to its vampire form, and it must

regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

falling unconscious, provided that it isn't in sunlight or running water. If it can't transform, it is destroyed. While it has 0 hit points in mist form, it can't revert to its vampire form, and it must

, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

lasts as long as Nafas maintains concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). When the vortex appears, each creature other than Nafas in the vortex’s area must make a DC 22 Strength saving throw

long-departed comrades. These mirages don’t hold up to physical inspection and vanish after a brief interaction. Safe Descents. Within 3 miles of the lair, winds buoy creatures that fall

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

muscular stag, covered in golden scales lined in some places with golden fur. It has a long mane and tail, coppery cloven hooves, and a spiral-shaped coppery horn just above and between its luminous

), a ki-rin can take one of the following lair actions, and it must finish a long rest before taking the chosen lair action again: Create Comforts. The ki-rin conjures up one or more permanent objects

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Short or Long Rest). Auril causes a magical blast of cold air to erupt from her hand. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8

thin cloak of mist forms around her. Blades of ice grow out of her body at odd angles, breaking off before they get too long. When she moves, her body crackles. In this form, Auril creates weapons of

9. Artisans' Chambers

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

Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes 1d4 + 1 artisans to either return here from their labors, or depart for their work.

9. Artisans’ Chambers This connected series of rooms are currently being used as small apartments and storerooms for the muralists and sculptors laboring inside the tomb. The rooms are small, sparse

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

magic allow them to support themselves without the need for clearing and plowing land. They are talented artisans, crafting finely worked clothes and art objects. Their contact with outsiders is

. Since they are so long-lived, they can enjoy centuries of exploration and discovery. They dislike the pace of human society, which is regimented from day to day but constantly changing over decades, so

Stalagma Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

of the following breath weapons. Acid Breath. The dragon breathes acid in a 60-foot-long, 5-foot-wide line. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, taking 58 (13d8

60 feet per round and take no falling damage. Given days or longer to work, the dragon can make clouds and fog within its lair as solid as stone, forming structures and other objects as it wishes

Sea Spawn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

transformations. Folklore warns against falling in love with a sea elf or merfolk, braving storms in hopes of a bounteous catch, and promising your heart to a sea god. Such cautionary tales disguise the

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

Traps

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

deaths, be burned alive, or fall under a fusillade of poisoned darts. A trap can be either mechanical or magical in nature. Mechanical traps include pits, arrow traps, falling blocks, water-filled

Traps

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

their deaths, be burned alive, or fall under a fusillade of poisoned darts. A trap can be either mechanical or magical in nature. Mechanical traps include pits, arrow traps, falling blocks, water-filled

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

can choose to succeed instead. Misty Escape. When she drops to 0 hit points outside her resting place, Keresta transforms into a cloud of mist (as in the Shapechanger trait) instead of falling

points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in

Agents

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

to play one against the other. They might distrust both agents and ally with neither, instead undertaking the adventure on their own to capture the missing components and prevent them falling into the

wrong hands. In the latter case, you simply need to arrange for them to gain access to their own mechanical guide, whether through theft, purchase, or an alternative patron (such as Kwalish).

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