monsters some with open affect for for loyal

Orc

Species Player’s Handbook

Orcs trace their creation to Gruumsh, a powerful god who roamed the wide open spaces of the Material Plane. Gruumsh equipped his children with gifts to help them wander great plains, vast caverns

, and churning seas and to face the monsters that lurk there. Even when they turn their devotion to other gods, orcs retain Gruumsh’s gifts: endurance, determination, and the ability to see in

Telekinesis

Spells Player’s Handbook

creature or object that you can see within range, causing the appropriate effect below. You can affect the same target round after round or choose a new one at any time. If you switch targets, the prior

up to 30 feet in any direction within the spell’s range. You can exert fine control on objects with your telekinetic grip, such as manipulating a simple tool, opening a door or a container, stowing or retrieving an item from an open container, or pouring the contents from a vial.

Prismatic Wall

Spells Player’s Handbook

, in order from red to violet, by means specific to each layer. If a layer is destroyed, it is gone for the duration. Antimagic Field has no effect on the wall, and Dispel Magic can affect only the

Passwall spell, or another spell of equal or greater level that can open a portal on a solid surface, destroys this layer. 5 Blue. Failed Save: 12d6 Cold damage. Successful Save: Half as much

Wizard

Classes Player’s Handbook

explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and spectacular transformations. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or forms protective barriers. Their

mightiest spells change one substance into another, call meteors from the sky, or open portals to other worlds. Most Wizards share a scholarly approach to magic. They examine the theoretical

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some halflings live out their days in remote agricultural communities, others form

nomadic bands that travel constantly, lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. But even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth, and home, though home

Sir Talavar

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

a loyal vassal of the Summer Queen. Many of Sir Talavar’s squires have gone on to become knights of great renown. The venerable faerie dragon has an encouraging, can-do demeanor and an

Talavar Sir Talavar is a knight-errant of the Seelie Court and a loyal vassal of the Summer Queen. Appendix D has additional roleplaying notes for Sir Talavar. The violet faerie dragon has an

Centaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

In the sprawling city of Ravnica, where “open road” seems like a contradiction and “open plain” is sheer nonsense, centaurs nevertheless retain a love of wide spaces and the

, they celebrate family and community as microcosms of that greater connection. Among the Gruul, they have a strong clan identity, and Selesnya centaurs are fiercely loyal to their individual communities

Telekinesis Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

that you can see within range, causing the appropriate effect below. You can affect the same target round after round, or choose a new one at any time. If you switch targets, the prior target is no

tool, opening a door or a container, stowing or retrieving an item from an open container, or pouring the contents from a vial.

Investigator

Backgrounds Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

influenced the types of mysteries you’re interested in. Why was this case so impactful, personal, or traumatic? Whom did it affect besides you? Why and how did you get involved? Was it solved? How

corpse. Ever since, other spectral clients have sought you out to help them find rest. 4 You revealed that the monsters terrorizing your home were illusions created by a cruel mage. The magic-user

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

changes. He prefers to remain unseen, skulking about invisibly or peering through scrying sensors that resemble wide-open eyes surrounded by sparkling motes of light. Halaster’s abilities far

casting elder runes on them. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep

nearby towns or villages and exchanging their service for food and other goods. As versatile warriors, monks often end up protecting their neighbors from monsters or tyrants. For a monk, becoming an

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary MET WITH MISTRUST Ignorant people tend to be suspicious of

tieflings, assuming that their infernal heritage has left its mark on their personality and morality, not just their appearance. The reality is that a tiefling’s bloodline doesn’t affect their personality. They are gifted with magic from the infernal realms but chart their own course in life.

Yuan-ti

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Yuan-ti were originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new

, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

fundamental principles of the multiverse, from the force of gravity to the emanations of the Outer Planes. Their innate psionics give them a measure of control over how physical laws affect them. They defy

split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more than a foot in diameter that extend six to ten feet from the interior stone surfaces of the lair. These crystals resonate with the

Orrery of the Wanderer

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

planes. Eventually, it would impress upon its owner a desire to open portals into the most cursed and dangerous worlds, including the Far Realm. To prevent the orrery from ever being so used, Lottie

decades or centuries, found by treasure hunters, stolen by monsters, found and stolen again — and moving closer to each other all the time. Random Properties. The orrery has the following randomly

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

-force mind control. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or turns slain foes into zombies. Their mightiest spells change one substance into another, call

meteors down from the sky, or open portals to other worlds. Scholars of the Arcane Wild and enigmatic, varied in form and function, the power of magic draws students who seek to master its mysteries

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

ripped open holes to the Elemental Planes of Air and Water, creating flash glaciation that encroaches upon inhabited lands. Connected Creatures Crystal dragons are among the most social and

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

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

physical laws affect them. They defy gravity with flight that doesn’t rely solely upon their great wings, and gravitational force empowers both their devastating breath weapon and the exploding

dragon lairs frequently exhibit or develop large and beautiful clusters of amethyst crystals, including massive cathedral geodes split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more

Prismatic Wall Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

duration of the spell. Antimagic field has no effect on the wall, and dispel magic can affect only the violet layer. 1. Red. The creature takes 10d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much

. Green. The creature takes 10d6 poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A passwall spell, or another spell of equal or greater level that can open a portal on a

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of psychic forces has begun to affect the local fauna in strange ways. Sapphire Dragon Lairs Sapphire dragons make their lairs in enormous caverns and complex tunnel systems. As they grow

open doorways in walls whenever necessary. The lair has the following features: Disguised Entrances. An otherwise unremarkable cave (shown at the top of the map) provides the main access to the lair

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

keen intellect and magic to discover the secrets of making steel. Its military shattered rival tribes and developed advanced tactics for fighting in forests and open plains. The civilization grew into a

the blood, as it once did. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary MUTUAL MISTRUST People tend to be suspicious of tieflings, assuming

watch might follow a tiefling around for a while, and demagogues blame tieflings for strange happenings. The reality, though, is that a tiefling’s bloodline doesn’t affect his or her

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement. A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches

servant of good, loyal to the gods of justice and honor, a holy knight in shining armor venturing forth to smite evil? Are you a glorious champion of the light, cherishing everything beautiful that stands

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

forces of Lolth marshal; and to the cliffside redoubt, where Kas retreated to plan. Along the way, they encounter Vaeve, a drow mage who is loyal to neither Lolth nor Kas, and who offers the

characters useful information. The characters’ choices affect where they ultimately face Kas, but regardless, the characters must weaken the vampire enough to banish him with their Chime of Exile. While doing so, they discover Vecna’s location in the Cave of Shattered Reflection.

Open for Business?

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

Open for Business? If the characters intend to fix up and reopen the tavern in Trollskull Alley, they can expect to deal with various guilds without whose support the business is likely to fail

the basement and plumbing. Clean bedsheets are provided by the Launderers’ Guild. The streets around the establishment are kept up by the Dungsweepers’ Guild and the Loyal Order of Street Laborers

Tracking Initiative

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

aware of the order of play. Players know when their characters’ turns are coming up so they can plan their actions in advance. An open list also lets the players know when the monsters act in the fight, although you can hold off on adding monsters to the list until they take their first turns.

monsters, placed in Initiative order in a stack you cycle through A hidden list allows you to track combatants who haven’t been revealed yet, and you can use the list as a place to record the current

Ability Scores and Modifiers

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

encompasses a creature’s training and competence in activities related to that ability. A score of 10 or 11 is the normal human average, but adventurers and many monsters are a cut above average in

most abilities. A score of 18 is the highest that a person usually reaches. Adventurers can have scores as high as 20, and monsters and divine beings can have scores as high as 30. Each ability also has

Using These Rules

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

affect characters and monsters. Appendix B is a brief discussion of deities in the game, particularly those in the Forgotten Realms setting. Appendix C describes the five factions in the Forgotten Realms

&D, the rules for spellcasting, and a selection of typical spells available to magic-using characters (and monsters) in the game. Part 4 is especially for the Dungeon Master. It contains

Landro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, fueled by a piece of the Rod of Seven Parts—continues to function, creating a magical force field around the colossus and altering the gravity within it. In addition to the aberrant monsters and restless

Undead that haunt Landro’s remains, another faction is determined to plumb the ruins’ depths: violent, zealous warriors loyal to the Lord of Blades.

Chapter 2: Bestiary

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

Chapter 2: Bestiary This bestiary provides game statistics and lore for more than 250 monsters, which are suitable for any D&D campaign. The chapter includes old favorites from past editions of the

; the exception has no affect on how a weapon or a spell functions for someone else. Finally, if a stat block contains the name of a class in the monster’s name or in parentheses under the name, the

Observatory Locations

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

forces. You can apply one or more regional effects to an observatory to make the place feel otherworldly, or you can invent a new regional effect of your own. These regional effects don’t affect the

challenge rating of monsters encountered around the observatory: Alien Hot Spot. The observatory is an alluring destination for alien stargazers. Extraterrestrial Aberrations are much more likely to

Exiting Xonthal's Tower

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

sundial, from which they can exit the maze. The characters are not yet in the clear, though. However much Jorgen Pawl opposed Severin, he remained loyal to the Cult of the Dragon. As soon as he understood

maximum effect. If the characters refuse to face it, Lennithon is happy to wreck the village and murder innocents in an effort to bring the heroes into the open. When the characters face the dragon

Exiting Xonthal's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

, from which they can exit the maze. The characters are not yet in the clear, though. However much Jorgen Pawl opposed Severin, he remained loyal to the Cult of the Dragon. As soon as he understood that

. If the characters refuse to face it, Lennithon is happy to wreck the village and murder innocents in an effort to bring the heroes into the open. When the characters face the dragon, read or

V4: Ysgardian Wildfire

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

monsters—three Fire Elementals and five Smoke Mephits—that emerge from the flames to fight them. If the characters are able to keep the entire party aloft for 2 miles of travel, they could travel over

fires rage throughout this region. If the characters choose a route that takes them into or near another wildfire, use the guidelines in area V4 to decide how the flames affect them.

Chapter 7: Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Chapter 7: Spells KAI CARPENTER Archmages of Greyhawk—Jallarzi, Mordenkainen, and Bigby— prepare their magic as they open a gate to another plane This chapter gives rules for casting spells. It

also includes descriptions of common spells in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. Those spells are used by many class features, magic items, and monsters.

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