monsters status with only are fact for light

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

Pendragon Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, light, mage hand, poison spray, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, sleep 2nd level (3 slots

Brahma Lutier left the group. In fact, his first assignment was to assist in the team's attempts to apprehend the wandering bard. An adopted child of the “C” Team's Rosie Beestinger, Pendragon is his

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

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.

Harshnag the Grim

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Legendary Resistance. Once per day, when he fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Equipment. Harshnag wears plate, +3;+3 plate armor and wields Gurt's greataxe. The axe sheds light

as a torch when the temperature around it drops below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The light can’t be shut off in these conditions.Multiattack. Harshnag makes two greataxe attacks. Gurt's Greataxe

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

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

in search of new actors, he began regaling locals with tales of distant lands. Monster Hunter. The half-elf ringmaster is, in fact, a legendary human vampire hunter named Rudolph van Richten. Van

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

Madam Eva

Monsters Curse of Strahd

spell attacks). Madam Eva has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light, mending, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, command, detect evil and good, protection

in her seventies, but she is, in fact, much older. Royal Blood. Madam Eva is Strahd’s half-sister, though Strahd is unaware of this fact. Her real name is Katarina, and she is the daughter of a

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

save DC 14): At will: light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1/day each: dominate beast, fly, mirror image, webArcane Defense (3/Day). When he is hit by an attack, Kelek protects himself with an invisible

coward at heart. The fact that he’s highly intelligent makes him even more dangerous. More than anything, he wants the staff of power in the possession of his most hated foe, Ringlerun (described

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

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

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

(at will): chill touch (see “Actions” below), light, mage hand, message, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): comprehend languages, detect magic, ray of sickness, Tasha's hideous

would not have been admitted into the Arcane Brotherhood without her family connections—a fact that sticks in her craw. Vellynne brought a family heirloom with her to Icewind Dale: a professor orb

Storm Giant Quintessent

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. The blizzard that rages unendingly around a mountain peak, the vortex that swirls around a remote island, or the thunderstorm that howls ceaselessly up and down a rugged coastline could, in fact, be

1 mile of the lair, making it impossible to light a fire unless the location where the fire is lit is protected from the wind. If the giant dies, the lightning, thunder, and high wind regional

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

matter of seconds. Baba Lysaga’s Traits Ideal. “No love is greater than a mother’s love for her son.” Bond. “I am the mother of Strahd. Anyone who disputes this fact

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): protection from evil and good, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots

, a Vistana, is the protégé of Rudolph van Richten—despite the fact that her first encounter with the vampire hunter was anything but pleasant. Witness to Tragedy. When Ezmerelda

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

position of leadership normally held by an elder brain. Regardless, all such arcanists face the same stark fact: when they die, they will not join the host of minds in the elder brain—deviant

these clues are easily missed by someone who hasn’t seen a mind flayer. However, in short order, an alhoon’s flesh withers away and its empty eye sockets gleam with cold pinpricks of light

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

vibrant and translucent. When the dragon is fully mature, their scales resemble rich purple amethyst crystals, refracting light to take on an inner glow. Their pupils fade with age, making the eyes of

adult amethyst dragon;adult amethyst dragon's lair. 3 The Enlightened Dragon Master of an isolated monastery is, in fact, an adult amethyst dragon. 4 An adult amethyst dragon is at war

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.

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

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

advancing civilization, nature needs some help from biomancers and terraformers. If, along the way, you happen to create super-soldiers and mutant monsters that can bolster the combine’s defenses

protection and durability 2 Fin Clade, focused on movement 3 Gyre Clade, focused on cyclical patterns and metamagic 4 Guardian Project, focused on creating guard monsters and super

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

-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

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

character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact

Astral Elf

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Long ago, groups of elves ventured from the Feywild to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. Life in the Silver Void has imbued their souls with a spark of divine light. That light manifests

a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries—a fact noted in the description of the race in question. Height and Weight Player

Water Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

skin is often shades of blue or green, sometimes a blend of the two. If they have a human skin tone, there is a glistening texture that catches the light, like water droplets or nearly invisible fish

. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in the race’s description. Height and

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“Yer late, elf!” came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Whether descended from a celestial being or infused with heavenly power, aasimar are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease

violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in the race’s

Erebos's Villains

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

Erebos’s Villains Erebos’s sphere of influence is every bit as essential to life on Theros as Heliod’s, but it is easy to see why many take a dim view of him and his champions. The status quo that

Erebos seeks to uphold is a brutal one, based on the tragic fact that every life ends in death. Followers of Erebos might become villains when they follow their god’s orders, sowing despair among the

Sleep

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

Sleep Just as in the real world, D&D characters spend many hours sleeping, most often as part of a long rest. Most monsters also need to sleep. While a creature sleeps, it is subjected to the unconscious condition. Here are a few rules that expand on that basic fact.

Rivergard Keep

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

and his band of sellswords occupy the keep. They are repairing the old castle and protecting trade along the river from the depredations of monsters and bandits, or so they claim. In fact, Rivergard

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