monsters spur with only after from for light

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

Vadalis Heir

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

. Hit: 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lunar Wisp", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage, and the target emits Dim Light in a 10-foot radius and can’t

): At Will: Druidcraft, Light, Speak with Animals 3/Day Each: Animal Friendship, Animal Messenger 1/Day: Ice StormCombining druidic magic with skill at handling natural and monstrous animals, the

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

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

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

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

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

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

short or long rest. Halaster has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile

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

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

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary 2nd level (3 slots

hunting evil monsters. The Waiting Game. Van Richten isn’t a young man anymore. He knows his road is coming to an end, but his work isn't done. He has come to Barovia to kill Strahd von Zarovich

Shipwreck Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Shipwreck Features The wreck of Compass Rose is located at the northern end of a long spur of sharp rocks and dragon bones jutting from the ocean waves, about 2½ miles from the cloister. It remains

grow on walls throughout the wreck. Ceilings. The ceilings in the ship are 8 feet high. Doors. The doorways are 6 feet high, and the doors are in the same waterlogged condition as the walls. Light

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

background. Third, choose the mage hand, light, and ray of frost cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells for your spellbook: burning hands, charm person, feather fall, mage armor, magic

Published Adventures

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

adventure includes a pregenerated scenario with the maps, NPCs, monsters, and treasures you need to run it. An example of a published adventure appears in the D&D Starter Set. You can make adjustments

campaign that the adventure can’t address. Published adventures also provide inspiration. You might not use an adventure as written, but it might spur ideas, or you can pull out one part of it and

Background

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

Background Elemental Evil is not a new threat in the world of Greyhawk. The Temple of Elemental Evil was built long ago and spawned hordes of bloodthirsty monsters that ravaged the lands between

sprawling surface ruins of the temple. Rivergard Keep lies on the bank of the nearby Imeryds Run. The missing delegation that serves as the adventure’s initial spur to action instead hails from the

Chapter 2: Icewind Dale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the Frostmaiden’s magic, offers no respite from winter’s fury. The days are twilit, the nights dark. As Auril casts her nightly spell, a curtain of light weaves across the starry sky to keep the dawn at

fierce tundra yeti. Despite the unnatural cold and other dangers, people still brave the journey to reach this harsh winterscape, searching for opportunity and adventure. The goblin fortress of Karkolohk perches atop a rocky spur in the foothills of the Spine of the World

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

, as are its attacks. A crumbling fortress on the northeast spur of Icespire Peak serves as the dragon’s lair. Cryovain seized the icy fortress from a tribe of savage orcs, killing the orc war chief and

manticore driven from its mountaintop nest by the roaming white dragon has migrated to the foothills and begun terrorizing folk living on the outskirts of the mining town of Phandalin. Other monsters in the region have been similarly displaced.

Wukka Nuts

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

Wukka Nuts These fist-sized nuts grow on wukka trees, which are popular haunts for jaculi, su-monsters, and zorbos. A wukka nut rattles when shaken, causing its shell to shed bright light in a 10

-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. This magical light fades after 1 minute, but shaking the nut again causes the light to reappear. If the shell of the nut is cracked open, it loses its magic.

The Cave Entrance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

their characters are sensing. Describe to the players everything their characters would experience. Look into the Cave. By shining a light or peering into the cave entrance, the characters see a

them while they wait. As a Dungeon Master, you control the story, so you have the power to change the world around them to spur them to action.

Sea of Sorrows

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

is the home of the Lady of Ravens, and any who offend her join her ebon-winged flock. The Lighthouse. Otherworldly light shines from atop this twisted spur of bizarre fossils. Anyone who enters finds

that the light doesn’t call out to the sea, but down to what lurks in the pit hidden within. Vigilant’s Bluff. An undead paladin holds vigil atop this drowned island. Weary travelers can find refuge

Chapter 9: Combat

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

Chapter 9: Combat The clatter of a sword striking against a shield. The terrible rending sound as monstrous claws tear through armor. A brilliant flash of light as a ball of flame blossoms from a

wizard’s spell. The sharp tang of blood in the air, cutting through the stench of vile monsters. Roars of fury, shouts of triumph, cries of pain. Combat in D&D can be chaotic, deadly, and thrilling

Chapter 9: Combat

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

Chapter 9: Combat The clatter of a sword striking against a shield. The terrible rending sound as monstrous claws tear through armor. A brilliant flash of light as a ball of flame blossoms from a

wizard’s spell. The sharp tang of blood in the air, cutting through the stench of vile monsters. Roars of fury, shouts of triumph, cries of pain. Combat in D&D can be chaotic, deadly, and thrilling. This

Meeting Gallio Elibro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

more of them. Gallio wants the characters to travel with him into the Ethereal Plane and lure the monsters into the spectral light of the planar beacon. Gallio can answer any questions the players

using it to trap and bind monsters from beyond this plane of existence. Once bound, such monsters could serve as useful tools if the town is invaded. However, Gallio needs the characters’ help to trap

Hunting for Star Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

mists, and the spectral light of the planar beacon flickers and dies. Looking back into your own world, you see the trapped monsters awaken and break free from their cells! Touching the ruinstone

spell on himself and instructs the characters to lure the monsters within into the planar beacon. When the characters enter the room, the monsters emerge from the mists to attack them. Any interplanar

Light

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

Light A tale that is perpetually dark in tone becomes tiresome very quickly. It needs to feature the occasional ray of light for contrast and to create a sense of hope. Monsters and other terrors

must be offset with creatures that are kind and lovable, giving the characters even more reasons to stand against the darkness. Here are a couple of ways to add glimmers of light to a tragic tale: In a

Narration in Combat

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

badly!” As the characters fight monsters, you can reveal information to help the players make good choices, as described in the sections that follow. Awarding Heroic Inspiration As discussed in the

. For example, if the creature is Bloodied, you might say the creature has visible wounds and appears beaten down. Such information gives the players a sense of progress and might spur them to press the

General Features

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

. It takes a successful DC 15 Strength check to break down a door that is barricaded shut. Floors. Cracked and uneven flagstones conceal a dirt floor underneath. Light. A small amount of natural light

filters through the arrow slits around the castle. During the day, this provides dim light in most areas. At night, all areas are dark. Walls. Exterior walls and load-bearing interior walls are 5 feet

The Forgotten Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

against the terrifying powers that threaten the land. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too dark for the light of day. Bards sing of kings, queens, heroes

never safe. Fell magic and deadly monsters are the perils one faces when traveling in the Realms. Even farms and freeholds within a day’s walk of a city can fall prey to monsters, and no place is safe from the sudden wrath of a dragon.

Hunted by Nightmares

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

and devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most kalashtar communities focus on acts of devotion known as the Path of Light. But the

dark powers of Dal Quor have their own plans on Eberron. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters manipulate the folk of Khorvaire to eliminate kalashtar whenever possible. Many

Hunted by Nightmares

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

devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most 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 manipulate the folk of Khorvaire to eliminate kalashtar whenever possible. Many kalashtar

Aftermath of the Last War

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

Breland. As a renegade nation, it is a haven for war criminals and deserters, as well as brigands and mages pursuing forbidden paths of magic. The monsters of Droaam have no particular love for these

Sora Kell build their power. Graywall and the Great Crag are constantly expanding, with goblins and ogres laboring through the night. Warlords drill their troops, forcing all manner of monsters to work

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Location Overview Icespire Hold is a stone fortress perched on the icy northeast spur of Icespire Peak. A warlord named Delsendra Amzarr built the stronghold, and dwelled there for many years while

. Light. Interior areas with no natural light to illuminate them are completely dark. Temperature. The temperature is slightly above freezing during the day and plunges at night. Whenever the

Eileanar Districts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Jewel. The Grand Jewel is Karsus’s seat of power, from which his Arcane Acropolis shines with magical light. Inner Ring. The Inner Ring is the university district of Eileanar, as well as the location of

servants. Underpeak. Gravity inversions allow mages to construct upside-down palaces on the surface of the rock below the city. However, the Underpeak’s cave systems are home to monsters as well as escaped magical experimentations.

Frostmaiden's Revenge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

side, add a third coldlight walker and two more ice mephits. The attacking force approaches the Black Cabin from the east. As the characters emerge from the cabin, read: Bright light shines from the

east—a cold, hateful light—and seems to be getting closer. The coldlight walkers are made from the frozen corpses of Ten-Towners who were banished to the tundra as sacrifices to the Frostmaiden (see

Beliard

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

drover drinking at the Watchful Knight, tells this tale to anyone who listens. If the characters ask about warriors on flying monsters or giant vultures, they gain an additional rumor: Halrud Ponden

, the townmaster and chief lawkeeper of Beliard, looks nervous as he tells the characters about warriors in blue armor and white cloaks flying on monsters or giant vultures have been seen near Feathergale

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