monsters some with only anyone forest for light

Guard

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook

, Light Crossbow, 20 Bolts, Gaming Set (same as above), Hooded Lantern, Manacles, Quiver, Traveler's Clothes, 12 GP; or (B) 50 GP Your feet ache when you remember the countless hours you spent at your

post in the tower. You were trained to keep one eye looking outside the wall, watching for marauders sweeping from the nearby forest, and your other eye looking inside the wall, searching for cutpurses and troublemakers.

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Insight, Religion, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Light property Tool Proficiencies Choose one type of Artisan

slaying monsters and plundering treasure; they strive to turn themselves into living weapons. Becoming a Monk... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Monk Traits table. Gain

Ranger

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and

wilderness. A Ranger’s talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the

Mulhorandi Tomb Raider

Backgrounds Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Ability Scores: Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence Feat: Lucky Skill Proficiencies: Investigation and Religion Tool Proficiency: Mason's Tools Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Dagger, Light Hammer

anyone cunning and brave enough to seek them out. You’ve taken it upon yourself to explore your homeland’s crypts, tombs, and pyramids to reclaim your people’s relics.

Girallon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

out across the world. Numerous creatures have tried to tame, subjugate, or cooperate with the monsters. For instance, some forest-dwelling peoples capture girallons and train them to serve as sentinels

looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with grayish-tan skin and white fur. Its vicious fangs and claws reveal it to be a monstrous predator. Girallons are most common in temperate or warm forest

Nightmare Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Confer Fire Resistance. The nightmare can grant resistance to fire damage to anyone riding it. Illumination. The nightmare sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10

Assassin Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollAction":"Light Crossbow","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Trained in the use of poison, assassins are remorseless killers who work for nobles, guildmasters, sovereigns, and anyone else who can afford them.Poison

, taking 24 (7d6);{"diceNotation":"7d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Light Crossbow

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. The moss-covered trees grow close together except where winding pathways trace their way like a maze into the heart of the forest. The light that reaches the forest floor carries an emerald green cast

its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull.The forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black dragons in marshy woods and with white dragons in subarctic taiga

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

breath. The moss-covered trees grow close together except where winding pathways trace their way like a maze into the heart of the forest. The light that reaches the forest floor carries an emerald

continues down its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull.The forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black dragons in marshy woods and with white dragons in subarctic

Deathless Rider

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

heart of the forest than anyone is aware. But when mortal knights meet them in the wilds, the encounter rarely ends well for the living. The deathless riders fight with superhuman strength, heedless

Ruin Spider

Monsters The Book of Many Things

remains in one place for a long time. Ruin spiders arise when the magic of the deck transforms giant spiders into even more dangerous monsters whose acidic venom disintegrates everything it touches

. A ruin spider is easily recognizable by anyone familiar with the Deck of Many Things because the pattern on the back of the cards is duplicated on the spider’s carapace.Acid

Claugiyliamatar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

acrid whiff of the creature’s poison breath. The moss-covered trees grow close together except where winding pathways trace their way like a maze into the heart of the forest. The light that

fly up to half its flying speed.A small wooded region near Westbridge hides many old dwarven ruins and the extensive underground city known as Southkrypt. For centuries, Kryptgarden Forest has been the

Torbit

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

);{"diceNotation":"7d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon

Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Light Crossbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

trees grow close together except where winding pathways trace their way like a maze into the heart of the forest. The light that reaches the forest floor carries an emerald green cast, and every

underground city known as Southkrypt. For centuries, Kryptgarden Forest has been the home and hunting ground of the ancient female green dragon Claugiyliamatar, better known to many as Old Gnawbone. She

Jijibisha Manivarshi

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

hands. Hypnotic Gaze. Jijibisha eyes sparkle with opalescent light as she targets one creature she can see within 30 feet of her. If the target can see Jijibisha, the target must succeed on a DC 17

see.Jijibisha Manivarshi, a vicious soul from the land’s past, lurks in the nearby forest. Long ago she made a deal with wicked otherworldly forces that gave her longevity and fiendish powers, a

Drow Assassin

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Light Crossbow"} to hit

, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Light Crossbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15

Wretched Sorrowsworn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spending 5 feet of its movement on its turn. A creature, including the target, can use its action to detach the sorrowsworn.Horrid little monsters, wretched sorrowsworn—or the Wretched&mdash

landscape and visit horror on those who stumble into their midst. Each sorrowsworn personifies a different aspect of despair or distress.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing while in Dim Light or Darkness

Mercane

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

ability (spell save DC 15): At will: detect magic, light 1/day each: dimension door, invisibility, mage armor (self only)Mercanes are the mysterious, magical creations of one or more deities whose

by underlings or bodyguards. Mercanes will conduct business with anyone, fairly and reliably, provided the other party has neither harmed nor swindled another mercane in the past. Mercanes have a

Cave Fisher

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

cave fisher, and the cave fisher makes one Claw attack against it. Anyone else who was attached to the filament is released. Until the grapple ends on the target, the cave fisher can’t use Adhesive

reclaim its prey by shooting a filament out to capture it again. Scarce food might draw a group of cave fishers up to the surface, into a shadowy canyon or a gloomy forest that features both native animal

Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

artificer spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light, mending, message, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): alarm, cure wounds, identify, ray of sickness 2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, Melf's

master alchemist and creator of monsters, whose own blood was said to possess dire magical properties. He is vainglorious, egotistical, and utterly ruthless in furthering his research. His career began

Asteria

Monsters The Book of Many Things

following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19): At will: Guidance, Light, Thaumaturgy 2/day each: Bless, Freedom of Movement

discovery. She’s as likely to be found climbing trees or poring over arcane texts as she is brandishing her sword in battle. Anyone who engages Asteria in conversation about her interests finds

Catoblepas

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of carrion, and wallowing in mire. A catoblepas might be found with the one mate it chooses for life and, on occasion, with a calf. A catoblepas attacks anyone that moves too close, especially if

, drinking the monsters’ milk and using them as guardians or pets. Other legends say that those of impure heart can tame a catoblepas and whisper of malevolent warlocks and wicked knights who ride them into battle.

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

target, the claw can attack only that target. Shadow Jump (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Shadow Jump"}. If the boneclaw is in dim light or darkness, each

creature to an unoccupied space it can see within 5 feet of its destination. The destination spaces of this teleportation must be in dim light or darkness.Deadly Reach. In response to a creature entering

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

-handedly defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you gain experience points enough to gain one level. Otherwise, this card has no effect. Donjon. You disappear and become

you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it drops to 0 hit points, whereupon it disappears. If anyone tries to help you, the helper summons its

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Both the space it leaves and its destination must be in dim light or darkness. Spellcasting. The hobgoblin casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save

monsters, both to conceal their identities and to strike fear into their foes. An iron shadow is usually recruited from the ranks of the Feywild’s hobgoblin armies or from among the hobgoblins who

Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

everlasting guardian. The ritual to create a wood woad is a primeval secret passed down through generations of forest-dwelling societies and druid circles. Performing the ritual isn’t necessarily an

only to protect woodlands and the people who tend them. A wood woad’s face is void and expressionless, except for the motes of light that swim about in its eye sockets. Wood woads speak little

Oath of Redemption

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

person can be redeemed and that the path of benevolence and justice is one that anyone can walk. These paladins face evil creatures in the hope of turning their foes to the light, and they slay their

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient forests or in silvery spires glittering with faerie light, where soft music drifts through the air and gentle fragrances waft on the breeze. Elves love nature and

skill with sword, bow, and strategy. Hidden Woodland Realms Most elves dwell in small forest villages hidden among the trees. Elves hunt game, gather food, and grow vegetables, and their skill and

Fractine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

causing harm to anyone or anything. A fractine that doesn’t consume light or magical energy for ten days begins to flicker. A day later, it folds in on itself and self-destructs, leaving no trace

, but enough to make the caster take notice. A fractine needs light and magical energy to survive. It can draw sustenance from a nearby light source, spellcaster, magic item, or magical effect without

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash,* light, minor illusion, shocking grasp* 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, disguise self, magic missile

tower in the tundra (see “Lost Spire of Netheril”), and Dzaan went out of his way to eliminate anyone who knew of it, including the adventurers who found it and several Ten-Towners with

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Decay While generally not malicious, topaz dragons embody decay. They view destruction as a natural means of clearing the way for new creation and growth, much as a forest fire clears dead wood

, replenishes the soil, and allows the forest to regrow even healthier than before. To this end, topaz dragons use their power to reduce crumbling structures and diseased plants to dust, clearing the way

Oath of Redemption (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

person can be redeemed and that the path of benevolence and justice is one that anyone can walk. These paladins face evil creatures in the hope of turning their foes to the light, and they slay their

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Incinerating Beam"}. The colossus fires a beam of light in a 150-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in the line must make a

decisively, the colossi pulverized hundreds of soldiers beneath their feet and incinerated whole legions with beams of fiery light that shot from their mouths. This rampage was cut short on the Day of

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

’s mood. Embodiment of Decay While generally not malicious, topaz dragons embody decay. They view destruction as a natural means of clearing the way for new creation and growth, much as a forest

fire clears dead wood, replenishes the soil, and allows the forest to regrow even healthier than before. To this end, topaz dragons use their power to reduce crumbling structures and diseased plants to

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

kalashtar communities focus on acts of devotion known as the Path of Light. But the dark powers of Dal Quor have their own plans for Eberron. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters

-Lashtavar. —Lakashtai, servant of the light The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori

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