mechanics some with only all failed for loyal

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

robes when meeting with others, even with loyal lieutenants and the Zhentarim’s inner circle. Even his allies aren’t sure when they’re meeting with the actual Manshoon, a clone, or

someone else in disguise, which is just as Manshoon prefers. Manshoon seeks power and is checked only by the many enemies who want to see him dead. He recently failed to seize control of Waterdeep in a

Gideon Lightward

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Gideon Lightward was a priest of Lathander who served Elturel and his deity proudly. Zariel saw that

Elturel's fall. He died during the destruction wrought as the city was drawn to Avernus, but the priest rose as an undead creature. Even as an undead, Gideon remains his mistress's most loyal servant in

Hound Archon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has the frightened condition until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to all archons’ Aura of Menace for

Mount Celestia, tasked with protecting the innocent and helpless. Loyal defenders, these bipedal warriors wield blades of shining radiance and can assume canine forms, allowing them to

Camlash

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Throes", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. The explosion ignites flammable objects in that area that aren

appear and disappear at random. Lolth isn’t present in Pandesmos; she has given command of her legions to Camlash. The balor general specializes in leading campaigns with troops of loyal driders

Amnizu (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

another creature is within the attack’s range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that is closest to it, not including

tacticians and unfailingly loyal—qualities the hellish archdukes value. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from fortresses along the river’s blighted banks

Amnizu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

within 60 feet of the amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attack’s range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the

, and ruthless, but they’re also highly intelligent tacticians and unfailingly loyal—qualities the hellish archdukes value. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the

False Lich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

false liches remain steadfastly loyal to their creators, others resent their creators for imprisoning and abandoning them.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical

disadvantage on this saving throw. The target takes 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Soul Siphon", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a failed save or half as

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

disadvantage. On a successful save, the target is immune to the abishai’s Power of the Dragon Queen for 1 hour. On a failed save, the target is charmed by the abishai for 1 hour. While charmed in this way

, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and ultimately answering

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

other creatures in that area must each make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"lightning storm"} lightning damage on a failed

all their backbiting and betrayal, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (4d10

artist so as to maintain an adoring cult of drow and duergar admirers. 3 A rather snooty bone naga serves as a young deep dragon;young deep dragon's loyal butler, as it did for the dragon’s

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s wall—the dying remains of those who failed to impress the archdevil. The stronghold, covering five square miles, is surrounded by walls reinforced with high turrets. Devils of all kinds

her most loyal cultists. They can gain the Ferocious Surge trait, and her cult’s leaders can also gain the Infernal Tactics trait. Ferocious Surge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

(6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The

winter wolf;winter wolves loyal to a frost giant, intent on convincing the wolves to change their evil ways. 4 A lonely werebear enjoys long conversations with a young crystal dragon but doesn

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

, and you expend 1 to 10 ki points. The target must make a Constitution saving throw, and it takes 2d10 necrotic damage per ki point spent on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. On a failed save, a creature takes 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Create Vortex", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and has the restrained condition. On a

can also act as a warlock’s otherworldly patron, imparting a fraction of his power in exchange for the warlock’s loyal service. Nafas's Lair Nafas lairs in the Censer of Dreams, an aeolian

Finding Viantha

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

one character to act as the guide. At the end of each day the guide makes a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check. On a successful check, the characters find Viantha (see “Viantha Found”). On a check failed

by 4 or less, the characters get close and run into undead (see “Undead Encounter”). On a check failed by 5 or more, the characters find nothing. Undead Encounter The characters run into random undead

Swarm of Rot Grubs

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

as a swarm. See the accompanying stat block for the mechanics of a swarm of rot grubs. A single rot grub has no stat block. Any creature that comes into contact with one must make a DC 10 Dexterity

saving throw. On a failed save, the rot grub burrows into the creature’s flesh and deals 3 (1d6) piercing damage at the start of each of the host creature’s turns. Applying fire to the wound before the

Arrival at Cernant Valley

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

eagles who speak Common, welcome the characters to Derwyth’s wood. The eagles are loyal to Derwyth and friendly to those who regard her home with respect. They spend their days soaring over the valley

the party must make a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check to navigate the valley’s tangled thickets. On a successful check, the characters reach the homestead without issue. On a failed check, they

Haskasori Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

loyal subjects. Each bears an eerie design with a mixture of goat and draconic features. The amulets are worth 250 GP each. One or more amulets of Yaarnak can be found in areas H7a, H7d, H8, and H12

, Poison, and Psychic damage. When a crystal formation takes damage, each creature in a 30-foot Emanation originating from that formation makes a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) Lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reaching the Tomb

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

citadel, now a tumbled-down ruin. A tunnel has been opened at the base of the ruined citadel. Crude, torchlit steps descend into the earth. The ten veterans guarding the tunnel entrance are loyal to

pitons, rope, and a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check for every 100 feet climbed. On a failed check, a character falls 50 feet before they’re caught by their climbing rope, taking 17 (5d6

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

Over the centuries since the first Deck of Many Things was created, many have sought and failed to replicate it. But some have created new cards. These forty-four additional cards are known

. The wyrmling views you as its parent and is staunchly loyal to you and your allies. Elemental. You become immune to one of the following damage types (choose immediately upon drawing this card

Hound Archon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Hound Archon Hound archons are the foot soldiers of Mount Celestia, tasked with protecting the innocent and helpless. Loyal defenders, these bipedal warriors wield blades of shining radiance and can

throw. On a failed save, the creature has the frightened condition until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to all archons’ Aura of Menace for 24 hours. Actions

Gideon Lightward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Avernus, but the priest rose as an undead creature. Even as an undead, Gideon remains his mistress’s most loyal servant in Elturel. He sees his cause as a noble one — fighting the demons whose chaos

. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Withering Gaze. Gideon targets one creature he can see within 60 feet of him. The target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Amnizu

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

and unfailingly loyal — qualities that the hellish archdukes value. Guarding the River Styx. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from fortresses along the river’s

amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attack’s range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature

Amnizu

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

unfailingly loyal—qualities the hellish archdukes value. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from fortresses along the river’s blighted banks, where it flows through

attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that is closest to it, not including the amnizu or itself. If multiple creatures are closest, the

7. Evil Oracle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

the lower body of a snake. Yuan-ti priests use the pool to commune with Dendar the Night Serpent. Three priests named Arakiti, Kultha, and Nyss are here at all times. They are loyal to Fenthaza and

whole by a giant snake. When the vision ends, the creature must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage. Prisoners of the Yuan-ti Prisoners the

Amnizu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

ruthless, but they’re also highly intelligent tacticians and unfailingly loyal — qualities that archdevils value. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from towers and

amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attack’s range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that

Random Encounters (T-Z)

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

the wine must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 44 (8d10) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On future occurrences of this encounter, the wine acts

castle’s dungeon, and they offer to help the party. In truth, they are loyal to Strahd and betray the characters as soon as he appears. If the characters accept their offer, the Vistani pretend to be

11. Rezmir's Chamber

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

lured elsewhere by a general alarm, Rezmir is here along with two loyal guard drakes. Statistics for these monsters appear in appendix D. Rezmir The large rug inside of the door is actually a rug of

check by 5 or more is injected with wyvern poison and must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The chest

11. Rezmir's Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Unless she is lured elsewhere by a general alarm, Rezmir (see appendix D) is here along with two loyal guard drakes (appendix D). The large rug inside of the door is actually a rug of smothering. The rug

injected with wyvern poison and must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The chest contains the Black

Ritual of Returning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

grand duke to a safe resting place. If the characters failed to save the people in the cathedral, they must find a safe place to rest or forge ahead without assistance. They can search the rest of the

characters failed to ascertain the story behind Ravengard’s stunned state, Pherria can assist them in putting things together. Working with the acolyte, the characters (especially those who have

The Nine Hells

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

DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to lawful evil. The change becomes permanent if the creature doesn’t leave the plane within 1d4 days. Otherwise, the

a soaring basalt citadel festooned with the partially incinerated corpses of guests who failed to earn the archduchess’s favor. Zariel appears as an angel whose once-beautiful skin and wings have

Hutijin

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

, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name

cover. All other creatures in that area must each make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

District Garrison

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

least three separate creatures. Anyone can try to follow the tracks by making a DC 17 Wisdom (Survival) check. On a failed check, the trail is lost after a few dozen yards. On a success, the trail

city as wretched as the Styes could they move about unnoticed. Although the skum are loyal minions, they can spend only a short time away from water before their skin starts to slough away. If

Tower of the Heavens Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

beds. Hostel Visitors. The Hostel Visitors table details guests the characters might encounter in the hostel. All adult visitors use the commoner stat block. If the characters failed to earn Hadley’s

her crops failed this year. She has come to ask what next year’s harvest will bring. She doesn’t have the 100 gp required for an answer but hopes the sages will take pity on her. 3 Namaia, a human

Haayon the Punisher

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

), and six loyal cultists gather inside the pavilion. Behind the pavilion are two hippogriffs that serve the knights as mounts. The giant and his minions hear any fighting that breaks out in the outer

failed his judgment. The chests holds 260 gp, a pouch with six citrines worth 60 gp each, and another pouch containing two potions of flying.

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