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Returning 35 results for 'most speak with only advanced for for loyalty'.
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
Kilgore is a member of the Uthgardt Elk Tribe, and her strength and scowl conceal a generous heart. She’s a woman of few words who lets her actions (and punches) speak for her. A fearsome combatant
when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend, Edgin Darvis;Edgin
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
dead (as an action), dispel magic, speak with dead
1/day each: finger of death, plane shift (self only), project imageSkall can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Baleful
: The Mortuary).
After eons of existence, Skall is in an advanced state of deterioration. Once a spry lich with a wrinkled frame, he now drifts listlessly through the Mortuary’s forlorn halls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Roleplaying Ramya Ramya is distant and aloof, though she craves connection. Those who speak with her find her measured in conversation, and capable of kindness and humor. However, a vein of paranoia
runs through all her actions, and she reacts to any hint of suspicious words or deeds with creative and potentially lethal tests and punishments. Personality Trait. “There is loyalty, and there is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Giant Vulture A giant vulture has advanced intelligence and a malevolent bent. Unlike its smaller kin, it will attack a wounded creature to hasten its end. Giant vultures have been known to haunt a
10 (+0)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
6 (−2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
7 (−2)
Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Understands Undercommon but can’t speak; telepathy 60 ft.
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Traits
Advanced Telepathy. The flumph perceives the content of any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
example, if you play a young or very old character, your age could explain a particularly low Strength or Constitution score, while advanced age could account for a high Intelligence or Wisdom. Size
can move when traveling (chapter 8, “Adventuring”) and fighting (chapter 9, “Combat”). Languages Your character can speak, read, and write certain languages. Chapter 4, “Personality and Background
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Ralzala the Dao A dao named Ralzala defends the demon zapper. Ralzala swore loyalty to Zariel to gain revenge against a rival dao who tried to ruin her. The dao regrets the arrangement and wants to
this oracle herself, but the characters could do so in her stead. She tells them to speak with Red Ruth in the corrupted forest nearby and follow her instructions to break the pact. This leads the players to the Bone Brambles.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Undercommon but can’t speak, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Advanced Telepathy. The flumph can perceive the content of any telepathic communication used within 60 feet of it, and it can’t
sentient beings of great intelligence and wisdom, possessing advanced knowledge of religion, philosophy, mathematics, and countless other subjects. Flumphs are sensitive to the emotional states of nearby
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
nothing to break their loyalty to the Queen of Air and Darkness. Effective roleplaying, magic, or a successful DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check enables the characters to convince the elves
after her exile, but they do not know that her prison is the book. The characters might also use the speak with dead spell to learn some of the above information from fallen enemies. Treasure Each wizard wears a ring of gleaming black glass (worth 10 gp) on the third finger of their left hand.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
their unshakable loyalty, merregons form the backbone of many devils’ protective retinues. They shrink from no task, no matter how dangerous. Unless ordered to fall back, they never retreat from a fight
Condition Immunities frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages understands Infernal but can’t speak, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
unless a worthy sacrifice is offered to it as food upon its arrival, the nightmare displays no special loyalty to the creature it serves. Creating a Nightmare. Nightmares don’t appear naturally in the
)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
15 (+2)
Damage Immunities fire
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages understands Abyssal, Common, and Infernal but can’t speak
Challenge 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Obedience. Because of their unshakable loyalty, merregons form the backbone of many devils’ protective retinues. They shrink from no task, no matter how dangerous. Unless ordered to fall back, they retreat
from no fight. Merregons can't speak, and their telpathy is one-to-one. Their orderly ranks are easily confused if you slay their shouting masters.
Merregon
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
wynling to appear and try to take the fruit. A character can befriend a wynling once it reveals itself by succeeding on a DC 10 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If characters who can speak and understand
; they’re just playful and really like persimmons. The wynlings have no loyalty to Kasem, but they also don’t understand why anything they’ve done is wrong. If the characters show the wynlings to Lamai
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Holga Kilgore Holga Kilgore is a member of the Uthgardt Elk Tribe, and her strength and scowl conceal a generous heart. She’s a woman of few words who lets her actions (and punches) speak for her. A
fearsome combatant when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
armor, the helmed horror requires less direction and maintenance as it carries out its appointed tasks. A helmed horror follows its orders with complete loyalty, and is intelligent enough to
creator but can’t speak
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Magic Resistance. The helmed horror has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Spell Immunity. The helmed horror is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
unthinkingly obey any command they receive telepathically from another devil. This blind loyalty makes them the easiest of infernal troops to lead into battle, but their presence in a legion does nothing
Languages understands Infernal but can’t speak
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Cloud of Vermin. Any creature, other than a devil, that starts its turn within 20 feet of one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
receives telepathically from another devil. This blind loyalty makes them the easiest of infernal troops to lead into battle, but their presence in a legion does nothing to elevate its general’s
, poison
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses blindsight 10 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
passive Perception 11
Languages understands Infernal but can’t speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Secrets of Immortality Any who would speak with the White Jade Emperor must
petition for an audience at the Hall of Divine Wisdom This adventure embroils characters in a conspiracy involving the
only when the adventure text instructs you to do so. Dragon’s Blessing When the rulers of Yongjing reach an advanced age, they use potions of longevity to increase their life span. These potions are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
animal to create a companion worthy of a champion. Valenar animals are awakened to advanced intelligence and power by the touch of an ancestral spirit. Traditionally, Valenar animals choose Valenar
speak
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Bonding. The hawk can magically bond with one creature it can see, immediately after spending at least 1 hour observing that creature while within 30 feet of it. The bond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
. If provoked to action, loxodons are true terrors — bellowing with rage, trumpeting and flapping their ears. Their serene wisdom, fierce loyalty, and unwavering conviction are tremendous assets to
capacity, loxodons devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal loyalty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
follows its leader without hesitation. Howler packs course over the battlefields of the Blood War and also serve evil mortals powerful and vicious enough to command their loyalty. Howlers rely on speed
Immunities frightened
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands Abyssal but can’t speak
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Pack Tactics. A howler has advantage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the ice trolls if threatened, fighting only if they must. The ice toads speak their own language, plus enough Draconic and Uluik to communicate with Arauthator, the kobolds, and the Ice Hunters. They
work for Arauthator but have no special devotion to the dragon. If a fight is coming, their loyalty goes to whomever they expect to win. That means the dragon, unless the characters somehow impress
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
threatened, fighting only if they must. The ice toads speak their own language, plus enough Draconic and Uluik to communicate with Arauthator, the kobolds, and the Ice Hunters. They work for
Arauthator but have no special devotion to the dragon. If a fight is coming, their loyalty goes to whomever they expect to win. That means the dragon, unless the characters somehow impress them. Maccath the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
evil mortals who have the power and the savagery to command their loyalty. Brutal Hunters. Howlers rely on speed, numbers, and their mind-numbing howl to corner prey before they tear it apart. The howl
60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands Abyssal but can’t speak
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Pack Tactics. A howler has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
representative of the bureaucracy of the Hells in the worlds of mortals. So, to ensure his loyalty while taking advantage of his talents, Asmodeus enacted two laws concerning him. First, whenever
talent for lying is well suited. Never forget that devils can speak lies to you at will, even though one might promise not to. Only a contract with the devil — one that it will try to get you to sign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
by advanced age, the other neogi in the group overpower it and inject it with a special poison. The toxin transforms the old neogi into a bloated mass of flesh. Younger neogi lay their eggs atop it
control others, and they don’t comprehend the emotional aspects of existence that humans and similar beings experience. To a neogi, hatred is as foreign a sensation as love, and showing loyalty in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
usually be found examining his orrery of souls (detailed earlier in this supplement). After eons of existence, Skall is in an advanced state of deterioration. Once a spry lich with a wrinkled frame, he
: animate dead (as an action), dispel magic, speak with dead
1/day each: finger of death, plane shift (self only), project image
Reactions
Skall can take up to three reactions per round but only one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
hope of surviving. The foremost wizard in the Hells, Mephistopheles suffers nothing that would compromise his intellectual focus. He hates distractions and allows only particular devils to speak to him
something to annoy him. Mephistopheles is able to devote almost all his time to his research thanks to the loyalty of Hutijin, his top lieutenant. Even though Hutijin commands enough power to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
actions than for vows of loyalty and expressions of devotion. Whether you are silently devoted to her or vociferous in your praise, it is your actions in her name that will prompt her to continue her
finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell. Nylea’s Votary Piety 10+ Nylea trait You can cast speak with animals with this trait a number of times equal to your Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the emotional aspects of existence that humans and similar beings experience. To a neogi, hatred is as foreign a sensation as love, and showing loyalty in the absence of authority is foolishness. Damn
advanced age, the other neogi in the group overpower it and inject it with a special poison. The toxin transforms the old neogi into a bloated, helpless mass of flesh called a great old master. Young neogi
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by Zariel’s spies. Once all nine rods are returned to him, Bel is willing to divulge the location of the Bleeding Citadel. Bel suggests that the characters speak to a sibriex that was recently
professes loyalty to Bel, Krinjak is secretly a spy for Zariel. After taking the characters as close to the sibriex as the River Styx allows, it flies off to warn Zariel that the characters are working for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
passive Perception 20
Languages Common, thieves’ cant (can’t speak in wolf form)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Regeneration. Augustus regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn. If
Languages Common, thieves’ cant (can’t speak in rat form)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Evasion. If Delour is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
what they want, within the limits of a code of tradition, loyalty, or order. Devils and blue dragons are typically lawful evil. Neutral Evil. (NE) is the alignment of those who do whatever they can get
your character can speak by default, and your background might give you access to one or more additional languages of your choice. Note these languages on your character sheet.
Choose your languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
never dissipate. Stories speak of living spells—war magic that has taken physical form, sentient fireballs and vile cloudkills that endlessly search for new victims. And angry ghosts continue to fight
family and friends? Are there heirlooms lost in the mists that you’re determined to regain, or loved ones you hope to someday see again? Do you feel loyalty to your nation and hope to see it restored, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
to Sablewing by name. When the black dragon seized control of the crew, Pierre and a few others refused to swear loyalty to him. Sablewing killed the other Corsairs who resisted but spared Pierre and
. When Sablewing took command of the Corsairs, the captain refused to swear loyalty to the dragon. Sablewing murdered the captain, ate his flesh, and created this tableau as a reminder of what happens