mechanics sign with only assigned from for long

Oathbow

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

When you nock an arrow on this bow, it whispers in Elvish, “Swift defeat to my enemies.” When you use this weapon to make a ranged attack, you can utter or sign the following command

, your target gains no benefit from Half Cover or Three-Quarters Cover, and you suffer no Disadvantage due to long range. If the attack hits, your sworn enemy takes an extra 3d6 Piercing damage. While your sworn enemy lives, you have Disadvantage on attack rolls with all other weapons.

Champion

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and other people who fight for a living, champions are as influential as nobles, and their presence is courted as a sign of status among rulers. A typical champion bears a coat of arms, heraldry that

and white 12 Black anvil cracked down the middle on an orange field Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The champion regains 20 hit points.

Warden Archon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Aura of Menace. As long as the archon doesn’t have the incapacitated condition, each creature of the archon’s choice that starts its turn within 20 feet of the archon must make a DC 15

24 hours. Eternal Vigil. The archon can’t be surprise;surprised. Moreover, it knows when any creature uses a portal it is assigned to guard.Multiattack. The archon makes two Claw attacks and one

Solar Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

between patrolling its territory and hunting for food. The dragon has a serpentine body, a pair of ventral limbs ending in long fins, nebulous wings that give off light, and gleaming, multicolored scales

before realizing its error and veering away. A wise or experienced captain won’t take the dragon’s approach as a sign of hostility. Solar dragons that are fired upon have been known to

Princess Serissa

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Amphibious. Serissa can breathe air and water. Equipment. As long as she has the Korolnor Scepter in her possession, she can activate the powers of the Wyrmskull Throne.Multiattack. Serissa makes

things right. She is hoping for a cosmic sign to validate her beliefs, but time is not on her side.Lightning, ThunderCold

Yagnoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to half the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest, and the

arm of human size and one giant-sized arm. During negotiations, the yagnoloth uses its human-sized arm to draft and sign contracts. When a show of force is necessary or when combat is joined, it

Young Solar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

between patrolling its territory and hunting for food. The dragon has a serpentine body, a pair of ventral limbs ending in long fins, nebulous wings that give off light, and gleaming, multicolored scales

before realizing its error and veering away. A wise or experienced captain won’t take the dragon’s approach as a sign of hostility. Solar dragons that are fired upon have been known to

Ancient Solar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

time outside its lair between patrolling its territory and hunting for food. The dragon has a serpentine body, a pair of ventral limbs ending in long fins, nebulous wings that give off light, and

vessel’s weapons before realizing its error and veering away. A wise or experienced captain won’t take the dragon’s approach as a sign of hostility. Solar dragons that are fired

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

rising sun. But Heliod showed mercy to the penitent archon, who swore to uphold justice and righteousness in the world’s wildest places. As a sign of his mercy, Heliod gave the archon a spear

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Gaze. Demogorgon turns his

named Aameul and Hathradiah. Their gaze brings bewilderment and confusion to any who confront them. Similarly, the spiraling Y sign of Demogorgon’s cult drives those who contemplate it for too

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

+ 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Silvered Shortsword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Curse (Recharges after a Long Rest). Ezmerelda targets one creature

":"Curse","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. Evil Eye (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Ezmerelda targets one creature that she can see within 10 feet of her and casts one of the

Adult Solar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

time outside its lair between patrolling its territory and hunting for food. The dragon has a serpentine body, a pair of ventral limbs ending in long fins, nebulous wings that give off light, and

vessel’s weapons before realizing its error and veering away. A wise or experienced captain won’t take the dragon’s approach as a sign of hostility. Solar dragons that are fired upon

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Gaze. Demogorgon turns his magical gaze toward one creature that he can see within 120 feet of him. That

apelike torso, surmounted by two hideous simian heads, named Aameul and Hathradiah, both equally mad. Their gaze brings madness and confusion to any who confront it. Similarly, the spiraling Y sign of

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

entrance to a slumbering titan’s tomb for any sign the titan might awaken, and repel the forces that seek to break the tomb’s seal. A Medusa’s Lair A medusa’s lair is

filling books, scrolls, tablets, or stranger archives—such as magical crystals that hold captured memories or the voices of those long dead. You can use this lair and the lair actions described for

Staff of the Forgotten One

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

This crooked staff is carved from bone and topped with the skull of a forgotten archmage whom Acererak destroyed long ago. Etched into the skull’s forehead is Acererak’s rune, which is

known on many worlds as a sign of death. Beneficial Properties. While the staff is on your person, you gain the following benefits: Your proficiency bonus to Intelligence (Arcana) and Intelligence

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to neutral evil. The Book of Vile Darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil

Kithkin

races

Kithkin are short folk with stout legs, long arms, and sturdy torsos. Their broad faces; round ears; and large, expressive eyes lend them a vaguely ursine appearance. Most kithkin are linked by an

. They mostly live in fortified settlements called douns, where strict customs to preserve the social order. Shadowmoor kithkin leaders keep a close eye on their communities, monitoring for any sign of crime or treason. Shadowmoor kithkin have Darkvision with a range of 120 feet.

Grung

Species One Grung Above

THIS IS NONCORE D&D MATERIAL These game mechanics are usable in your campaign if your DM allows them but not refined by final game design and editing. Grungs are aggressive froglike

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.

Screaming Devilkin

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

and mountain passes. When their victims approach, the devilkins swoop down upon them to lash them with their long, barbed tails. Their horrid shrieking overwhelms a creature's senses, inspiring a

. Predators in the area learn that the devilkin's screeching is a sure sign that easy prey draws near. Opportunistic Alliances. A flock of screaming devilkins can appreciate vicious cruelty in other

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to neutral evil. The Book of Vile Darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender

give up their lives as their physical skills decay. Because of their risk-taking, goliath tribes suffer from a chronic lack of the experience offered by long- term leaders. They hope for innate

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the lair is a sign of great success. One that can be moved by the runts of the tribe is proof of a shameful performance. The loss of a tribe’s war wagon can undermine the chieftain’s

of crows, or a sudden gust of wind — might be a communication from the gods. If the tribe has encountered a similar omen before, the priests understand how to interpret it, but if a sign from

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hold and controls their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesn’t think, “I’m scared.&rdquo

into the future. This approach allows them to maintain their current level of influence in the world, but it limits their growth. Lizardfolk have no interest in developing writing, making long-term

Nar'l Xibrindas

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

. Xanathar is aware that something is off with Nar’l, and recently assigned him a grell bodyguard. The grell has instructions to dispose of Nar’l at the first sign of disloyalty. Game Statistics Nar’l

Nar’l Xibrindas Nar'l Xibrindas and Grell Bodyguard Xanathar’s advisor is a nervous and conniving male drow named Nar’l Xibrindas. Nar’l’s house was wiped out long ago, but he and his elder brother

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

elemental planes, and other dangerous spots far from the eyes of land-bound folk. Long-established guardians of the deep ocean floor, in recent years the noble tritons have become increasingly active in

foes when they found them and drove the rest into hiding. With their foes banished to the deepest reaches of the sea, tritons settled in to watch for any sign of their return. Over time, the tritons

Goliath Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Goliath Names Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three

syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with

Way of the Long Death

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

Way of the Long Death Monks of the Way of the Long Death are obsessed with the meaning and mechanics of dying. They capture creatures and prepare elaborate experiments to capture, record, and

required) to have 1 hit point instead. Touch of the Long Death Starting at 17th level, your touch can channel the energy of death into a creature. As an action, you touch one creature within 5 feet of you

Sign of Ill Omen

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

Sign of Ill Omen Prerequisite: 5th level You can cast bestow curse once using a warlock spell slot. You can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cluster of allied city-states. Conquered neighbors were allowed to keep their leaders and culture so long as they paid tribute, swore allegiance to the victors, and incorporated their conquerors

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

Within the Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

long used by the Knights of Solamnia. Many of its large halls are decorated with images of Solamnic knights and the gods and animals they honored. The guard goes on to describe the castle’s layout as

and Towers. Much of the castle is vacant and in disrepair, including most of the fourth floor and towers. The characters have been assigned lodgings in an unused ballroom on the fourth floor. Basement

Ruins of Thundertree

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

of strange zombies swept over the area, killing or driving off those who survived the eruption. Though most of the zombies have long since crumbled to dust, strange magic permeating the area has

mutated the local vegetation into new and dangerous forms. Few people dare to venture into the ruined village now, and those who do so seldom stay long—with two notable exceptions. The druid Reidoth (see

9. East Wing

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

9. East Wing Drifting Light. A visible will-o’-wisp drifts through this long, L-shaped gallery. Carving. An alcove in the corner of the L bears a relief carving of Shadowdusk nobles being paid

hall to the other, waiting for her summons, but turns invisible and flees to warn her at the first sign of intruders.

Failure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Failure It’d be challenging for the characters to achieve no victory point during the attack, but if they flee at the first sign of opposition or don’t participate after agreeing to do so, they face

but firmly, to leave the Saltmarsh area. The town councillors wish them a safe journey, as long as it is one way.

Ruins of Thundertree

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

, killing or driving off those who survived the eruption. Though most of the zombies have long since crumbled to dust, strange magic permeating the area has mutated the local vegetation into new and

dangerous forms. Few people dare to venture into the ruined village now, and those who do so seldom stay long—with two notable exceptions. The druid Reidoth (see area U4) visits Thundertree from time

Lance Rock

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

narrow, twenty-five-foot menhir of bare, gray rock that juts eastward at a sixty-degree angle. The menhir is gray granite, unlike the surrounding limestone. (A dragon dropped it here long ago.) A

few hundred feet south of the stone is a ravine choked with brush. A trail leads into the brush near a neatly-painted sign that reads, in Common: Come no closer lest you catch the disfiguring plague

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