monsters status with only alive from for light

Wish

Spells Player’s Handbook

result of how you worded the wish. For example, wishing that a villain were dead might propel you forward in time to a period when that villain is no longer alive, effectively removing you from the

for 2d4 days. For each of those days that you spend resting and doing nothing more than light activity, your remaining recovery time decreases by 2 days. Finally, there is a 33 percent chance that you are unable to cast Wish ever again if you suffer this stress.

Vegepygmy Moldmaker

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

of lichen to denote their status. Vegepygmies Also called mold folk, vegepygmies are fungal creatures that spring forth from the body of a Humanoid or Giant killed by russet mold, a poisonous

hospitable to their fungal bodies. To learn more about vegepygmies, see Monsters of the Multiverse.Lightning, Piercing

Tower Sage

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

"} radiant damage. Starry Radiance (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Starry Radiance"}. Dazzling light bursts from the tower sage’s fingertips in a 15-foot

initiated, their arms are tattooed with magical ink that designates their status in the hierarchy. Pupil sages have simple designs patterned after individual stars and minor constellations, while the

Vampirate

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

damage. A Humanoid reduced to 0 hit points by this attack dies and instantly transforms into a free-willed shadow under the DM’s control. Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Light Crossbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Light Crossbow

Diviner Wizard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;t stunned. Spellcasting. The diviner casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): At will: light, mage hand, message, prestidigitation 2

they might be know-it-alls, spilling insights to advance their own status. Wizards Wizards pursue magical power through the study of arcane texts. Some travel the world searching for esoteric tomes, while others train lesser wizards or collaborate with colleagues to create new spells.

Will-o'-Wisp (Variant)

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Consume Life. As a bonus action, the will-o’-wisp can target one creature it can see within 5 feet of it that has 0 hit points and is still alive. The target must succeed on a DC 10

sheds bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius. The will-o’-wisp can alter the radius as a bonus action.Shock. Melee

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

Esthetic

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Bioluminescence. While it has at least 1 hit point, the esthetic sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet, and its interior compartments are dimly lit

with a touch. An esthetic can survive indefinitely on the Astral Plane, provided its creator is alive. If the esthetic’s creator dies, the esthetic sickens over a period of 1d12;{"diceNotation

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

Kansaldi Fire-Eyes

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

is alive. When she dies, a creature can remove the gem as an action. The gem then functions as a gem of seeing.Multiattack. Kansaldi makes two Pike attacks and uses Flame Burst. Pike. Melee Weapon

fire. Spellcasting. Kansaldi casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At will: light, spare the dying

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

time in preparing for his return. He amassed an army of devils and monsters and left them to make final preparations for invading the Nine Hells, while he ventured to the Material Plane in search of an

by this failure. He schemes of ways to reclaim his former status, but every time he enters the Nine Hells, he is demoted to an imp (see the Monster Manual) and can’t regain his normal powers

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

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s rise in status came at the expense of Bel, her pit fiend predecessor. Zariel and Bel hate each other. To keep Bel busy and out of her sight, Zariel tasks him with forging weapons, armor, and

. Zariel prefers to create images of intruders’ loved ones being burned alive. Zariel doesn’t need to concentrate on the spells, which end on initiative count 20 of the next round. Each

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

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

they jockey for favors and status in the Kindly Lord’s court. High Fae Ageless and inhuman, high fae are the oldest creatures in Eldraine, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the

other complex games of wits against one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found throughout the wilds, and they use their

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

"} to hit with spell attacks). Baba Lysaga has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic

received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of

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

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

, disappearing in a flash of rainbow-colored light. You draw no more cards. The fey crossing appears as a shimmering fractal of light above the deck, and it remains open for 1 minute after the card is

they are alive and any conditions they have. If you named an object, you know if it is broken or not. If you named a magic item that has charges, you know how many charges it has remaining. Maze. You

Will-o'-Wisp Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Consume Life. As a bonus action, the will-o'-wisp can target one creature it can see within 5 feet of it that has 0 hit points and is still alive. The target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution

":"damage","rollAction":"Incorporeal Movement","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. Variable Illumination. The will-o'-wisp sheds bright light in a 5- to 20-foot

Transmuter Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

hit with spell attacks). The transmuter has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light, mending, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): chromatic orb, expeditious

embrace change, rail against the status quo, and view magical transmutation as a path to riches, enlightenment, or apotheosis.

Kalashtar

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

me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will survive — and as long as she lives, she will fight il

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

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids

out while still getting decent performance out of the slaves. But humanoids and monsters that are especially capable or that provide unusual services find themselves treated like favored (though

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

you can work your way into a more prominent position. Regardless of your past and the wealth of your family, your initial status with the guild is near the bottom, until you have proven your value

decides if your demands are reasonable and if there are subordinates available to fulfill them. As your status in the guild improves, you gain influence over more people, including ones in greater

Wish Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

were dead might propel you forward in time to a period when that villain is no longer alive, effectively removing you from the game. Similarly, wishing for a legendary magic item or artifact might

to 3, if it isn't 3 or lower already, for 2d4 days. For each of those days that you spend resting and doing nothing more than light activity, your remaining recovery time decreases by 2 days. Finally, there is a 33 percent chance that you are unable to cast wish ever again if you suffer this stress.

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, fog cloud, light 3/day each: feather fall, misty stepMultiattack. The giant makes two greatsword attacks and casts fog cloud. Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12

down the gate of a backwater duke’s castle, slaying a dozen or more guards, then calling for parley is a typical fog giant strategy—followed by an offer to leave the duke alive in return

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, and no orc will leave an elf alive. Orcs become so frenzied in combat against elves that they forget all about taking loot and valuables back to the tribe — the only trophies of any worth are

represent darkness. The unwritten laws that govern the status of individual orcs within a tribe are manifested to a degree in how each orc uses these colors on itself and its personal items. For

Supplemental Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Friendly 11–12 Indifferent Status 3d6 Status 3 Dead (roll on the Cause of Death table) 4–5 Missing or unknown 6–8 Alive, but doing poorly due to injury, financial trouble, or relationship difficulties 9–12 Alive and well 13–15 Alive and quite successful 16–17 Alive and infamous 18 Alive and famous

Siblings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

or roll on the Alignment supplemental table. Status. By now, each of your siblings might be alive and well, alive and not so well, in dire straits, or dead. Roll on the Status supplemental table

Conclusion

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

status as the party’s prisoner — if only because he knows that Severin will kill him if he makes any attempt to return to the cult. Varram can offer detailed insight into the cult’s hierarchy and

plans, and can reveal secret sympathizers and traitors within the factions of the Council of Waterdeep, at your discretion. Taking the dwarf alive earns the party significant respect among the factions

Conclusion

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

status as the party’s prisoner—if only because he knows that Severin will kill him if he makes any attempt to return to the cult. Varram can offer detailed insight into the cult’s hierarchy and plans

, and can reveal secret sympathizers and traitors within the factions of the Council of Waterdeep, at your discretion. Taking the dwarf alive earns the party significant respect among the factions

Adventures in Dementlieu

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

run Dementlieu’s premier social event. As adventurers interact with people in Port-a-Lucine, they find everyone obsessed with status. Outsiders new to the city are an unknown quantity, and people try to

quickly identify their relative social status. Characters can easily pass as aristocrats, particularly if they flaunt their wealth and claim ancestral lands in Chateaufaux. But if they admit to a

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.

Psychological Horror

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

between what characters think and how they behave. When creating adventures rooted in psychological horror, consider common fears and anxieties. These readily become metaphors for villains and monsters

. Fear of being judged by one’s peers might manifest as a jury of nothics, while fear of change could be represented by a medusa that petrifies those who threaten her community’s status quo

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