merciless sustained with only about from for long

Phylaskia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest.These armored skeletal spirits guard the borders of the Underworld and its various wards. Sleepless and merciless, they scrutinize all who would

Gunvald Halraggson

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

turn. Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, Gunvald can regain 15 hit points.Multiattack. Gunvald makes three melee attacks. Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +8

Bear King cuts an impressive figure and is renowned for his size and strength. He tries to be honorable, but he is often merciless and doesn't change his mind easily. He has trouble relating to Ten

Winter Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, while others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can associate themself with a different season

, provided they aren’t incapacitated. When the eladrin makes this change, they use the stat block of the new season rather than their old stat block. Any damage the eladrin sustained in their

Spring Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can associate themself with a different season, provided

they aren’t incapacitated. When the eladrin makes this change, they use the stat block of the new season rather than their old stat block. Any damage the eladrin sustained in their previous form

Summer Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

might remain in a particular aspect for years, while others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can

damage the eladrin sustained in their previous form applies to the new form, as do any conditions or other ongoing effects affecting them.FireFey Step (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType

Ashen Rider

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

long rest. If the target's hit point maximum is reduced to 0, its body and everything it is wearing and carrying, except for magic items, are reduced to ash. A creature reduced to ash can't be revived

known as archons once ruled vast empires. These armored warlords saw themselves as champions of merciless justice, and they ruled with iron fists. But their dominance ultimately came to an end. As the

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

champions of merciless justice, and they ruled with iron fists. But their dominance ultimately came to an end. As the archon overlords toppled, they scattered to the fringes of the world, and their holdings

Autumn Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can associate themself with a different season, provided they aren’t incapacitated. When the

eladrin makes this change, they use the stat block of the new season rather than their old stat block. Any damage the eladrin sustained in their previous form applies to the new form, as do any conditions

Duergar Warlord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, inspiring, and merciless in equal parts. A skilled leader in battle, the warlord can use spikes of psionic energy to compel the warriors they command to fight harder. Duergar Duergar are dwarves of

their creations as cold and bare of ornamentation to the point of austerity, duergar see them as honoring the materials used and honest about their purpose.PoisonEnlarge (Recharges after a Short or Long

Norker

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long-lost god may have been Maglubiyet's first conquest

, norkers are tough humanoids whose long, sharp fangs and thick, bony exoskeletons make them well-suited to the ranks of hobgoblin armies. Unfortunately for their would-be masters, norkers are rebellious

Norker War Leader

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

days, norkers were found deep within the earth. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long

, and lazy even by the standards of goblinoids, norkers are tough humanoids whose long, sharp fangs and thick, bony exoskeletons make them well-suited to the ranks of hobgoblin armies. Unfortunately

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

little to conceal an underlying brutality that hobgoblins practice on each other and perfect upon other races. Punishment for infractions of hobgoblin law are swift and merciless. Beauty is something

Buried Dynasty

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

Buried Dynasty An Adventure for 13th-Level Characters For thousands of years, ancient magic and potions of longevity sustained imperial rule over the land of Great Xing. Each emperor’s supernaturally

long life span ensured the peace and stability of the realm. But now the imperial secrets of longevity have been lost, and if the long rule of the White Jade Emperor draws to a close, control of the

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes. Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any

adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and daring than their fellows

Background

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

Background Long ago, an elf archdruid named Caerwyn retired to Sybarate with her soulmate, a human archmage named Porphura. There on Caerwyn’s estates, they laid out and built a sprawling garden. It

home and sealed off the palace from the rest of the garden, so the pair could rest undisturbed together forever. Porphura then laid down beside Caerwyn for the last time and let the magic that sustained her own life finally unravel.

Honor and Family

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

utmost for family and clan. This loyalty and sense of duty sustained the dragonborn during their long history of enslavement and also enabled them to form communities and nations of free dragonborn

5. Control Room

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

of the long-lost artifact called the Iron Flask of Tuerny the Merciless, used to trap demons, devils, and other creatures. This artifact later became the model for the lesser-but-still-legendary magic of the iron flask. According to lore, Tuerny became a nalfeshnee demon before vanishing from history.

Demon Wastes

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

for some of the mightiest archfiends, home to cities of rakshasas and demons. Most of these foul entities perished or fled long ago, but a few still linger in this place even as new ones crawl up

from the depths of Khyber. A handful of primordial ruins sustained by dark magic dot the bleak landscape—ruins that may still be home to fiends and their treasures. The Stone Cage, Shadowcrags, and

Rule of Matriarchs

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

also a merciless assassin with blood on her hands. Unlike with many other races, female drow are typically taller and more robust than males. To rise to the top echelons of power, a female must first

females of their houses. Even the most intelligent, strong-willed, and devious male will never be more than a second-class citizen in any drow city or house. That situation will never change as long as Lolth reigns as their queen.

Eladrin

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

NATURE Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, it can associate itself with a different season, provided it isn’t incapacitated. When the eladrin makes this change, it uses the

stat block of the new season, rather than its old stat block. Any damage the eladrin sustained in its original form applies to the new form, as do any conditions or other ongoing effects affecting it.

The Demon Wastes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

years ago, fiends ruled Khorvaire. This region was the seat of power of some of the mightiest archfiends, holding cities of rakshasas and demons. These foul spirits were bound long ago, but their power

still lingers in this place. Vile creatures continue to crawl up from the depths of Khyber. And there are a handful of primordial ruins sustained by dark magic… ruins that may still be home to fiends

Part 1: Tyrant Trap!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

adventurers of all stripes explore Faerûn and deal with the perils of ancient ruins, malevolent cults, and long-forgotten tombs, those who come through Spelljammer Academy on Nimbral strive to protect the

other worlds beyond. Few people know of the academy’s existence, and its leaders try to keep it that way. Mirt the Merciless—also known as “the Old Wolf”—is Spelljammer Academy’s founder and chief

Har'Akir

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

hieroglyphics The sands of time bury the desert realm of Har’Akir. Here, the wonders of fallen empires and pyramids of forgotten pharaohs crumble beneath a merciless sun. Untold generations of tombs and

fractured soul. As the pharaoh obsesses over his lost treasure and thoughts of escaping his impossibly long undead existence, his servants plague the domain in his name. In hidden tomb-courts, withered

Reporting to Tarto

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

. A spelljamming trader has delivered a fresh shipment of supplies to the academy, including a crate addressed to the academy head, Mirt the Merciless—also known as the Old Wolf. Tarto gives each

as long as they’re wearing the gold security helmets. Once the delivery has been made, the characters can retire for lunch. Shipping Crate. The wooden shipping crate is about two feet on a side and

Brains in Jars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Brains in Jars Depending on your campaign, you might wish to identify some or all of the monastery’s brains with other figures from D&D lore. Perhaps the monastery has long been home to obscure or

lesser-known figures such as Quaal, Queen Ehlissa, Keoghtom, Nolzur, and Tuerny the Merciless — all of them known mostly for the magic items that bear their names. If you use Nolzur, the creator of

Part 1: Preflight Meal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

While adventurers of all stripes explore Faerûn and deal with the perils of ancient ruins, malevolent cults, and long-forgotten tombs, those who come through Spelljammer Academy on Nimbral strive to

and to explore other worlds beyond. Few people know of the academy’s existence, and its leaders try to keep it that way. Mirt the Merciless—also known as “the Old Wolf”—is Spelljammer Academy’s

Hell Hound

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

hounds enforce the merciless order of those realms and the whims of tyrannical masters. On their home planes of existence, these grim canines ensure that souls don’t escape their bleak afterlives. On

so long as they’re given opportunities to hunt and kill, but they’re quick to turn on those who treat them as mere animals. Hell hounds have greater cunning than normal canines. They’re skilled

Auril

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

Auril The Frostmaiden, Lady Frostkiss, Icedawn Auril, the merciless goddess of cold and winter, is worshiped mostly in regions that are affected by deep winters. Folk propitiate Auril with offerings

participants. Those who finish the race are thought to have helped make the winter easier, and they rarely have to pay for food or ale all winter long.

Phylaskia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Phylaskia These armored skeletal spirits guard the borders of the Underworld and its various wards. Sleepless and merciless, they scrutinize all who would pass, and they slay those who defy them

: 12 (2d6 + 5) necrotic damage. Unless the target is immune to necrotic damage, its Strength score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. (EMRAH ELMASLI)

Warlords of the Avernian Wastelands

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

horned devil named Bitter Breath, a human necromancer named Feonor, and a chain devil named Princeps Kovik. These warlords are as cruel and merciless as the hell they inhabit. All share a “survival of

inevitably rises to take its place. Bitter Breath, Feonor, and Princeps Kovik are merely the latest in a long series of warlords to plague the Avernian expanse. If Zariel wasn’t so busy fighting the Blood War

Elves of Valenar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

you’re a ranger, was your ancestor a famous blademaster, or a stealthy hunter? Was your ancestor chivalrous or merciless? Bold or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example

actions of a rival? Valenar Double Scimitar The double scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over

Wood Elves: The Tairnadal

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

Tairn, the Silaes Tairn, and the Valaes Tairn. All three lines roam the northern plains of Aerenal, having left the forest long ago, but the Valaes Tairn now reside mostly in Valenar, being the

likely a legendary archmage. Was your ancestor a famous blademaster, a stealthy hunter, or a war chanter? Were they chivalrous or merciless? Bold or clever? Whatever their path, it is your duty to follow

Chapter 2: Key

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

this avatar rise again as Undead, doomed to exist as long as the decks do. Over the centuries, these Undead gathered to form the Grim Harrow, a horde of merciless hunters traveling the multiverse on a

original deck over the centuries, but no one knows more about it than Asteria herself, who still travels the multiverse living out the destiny foretold for her by Istus long ago. But in your campaign, the

The Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

, warmongering fire giants and the merciless, predatory frost giants. Fire giants rank themselves by their forging skill, whereas frost giants rank themselves by their martial prowess. Near the bottom of the

rule. Dragons are the ancient enemies of giants. Thousands of years ago, the last great empire of giants — Ostoria — fell after a long and brutal conflict with dragons. Little of Ostoria remains in

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Adventure Background Long ago, the wizards of Netheril created a magnificent stone golem to guard one of the Nether Scrolls—a collection of dangerous scrolls that described the creation of magic and

dearly loved him, the prince ordered his wizards to perform a ritual that would keep him on the brink of death for millennia. His magically sustained life force would maintain the shield that would

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