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Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

reactions per round but only one per turn. Dread Counterspell. Vecna utters a dread word to interrupt a creature he can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 4th level or lower, it fails and

the attacker, and Vecna teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space he can see.On countless worlds, his name evokes tales of terror and cruelty

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

retains its name, alignment, and personality. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains. If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType

), Tongues, Wind Walk (as an action) 1/day each: Gaseous Form, Major Image, Teleport, WishNafas can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Blowback. Immediately after a creature

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Instead, aggressive, stronger creatures register to the lizardfolk as fearsome beings to be avoided if possible. If such creatures attack, lizardfolk flee, fighting only if cornered. Lizardfolk aren

emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk. Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or

Appendix D: Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

whom are 9th level. Give players who choose from these options time to read over their character sheets before starting the adventure. Premade Characters Name Species Class Cathartic Human Cleric

Dunil Halfling Rogue Ethelrede Human Fighter Flemin Dwarf Monk Rustle Berrydust Gnome Wizard Weslocke Tiefling Warlock Cathartic Fay Dalton View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Dunil Fay Dalton

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous

, or typical behavior. For example, “Red Foot,” “White Claw,” and “Scurry” are Common translations of often-used names. A kobold might change its name when it

Detailed NPCs

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

Detailed NPCs Flesh out NPCs who play prominent roles in your adventures. You can use the accompanying NPC Tracker to record information as you determine these six elements of your NPC: Name You’ll

need a name for any NPC who plays a prominent role in your campaign. You can pick a given name and a surname from any of the accompanying tables; a name can include options from different tables. If

Shrieker Fungus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Shrieker Fungus If exposed to light or otherwise disturbed, mushroomlike shriekers emit a high-pitched noise that gives them their name. This wailing might alert other creatures or attract predators

CR 0 (XP 0; PB +2) Reactions Shriek. Trigger: A creature or a source of Bright Light moves within 30 feet of the shrieker. Response: The shrieker emits a shriek audible within 300 feet of itself for 1 minute or until the shrieker dies.

Halfling Rogue

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

name. Personal Goal: Get Your Revenge. Someone in the Redbrands nearly got you killed, and you sure would like to know who it was. And then you’d like to take your revenge—on that person, on Glasstaff

world a better place. But you have no interest in causing suffering or making things worse than they already are. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Casting a Spell

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

block of information, including the spell’s name, level, school of magic, casting time, range, components, and duration. The rest of a spell entry describes the spell’s effect. Casting Time Most

time of 1 action. Reactions Some spells can be cast as reactions. These spells take a fraction of a second to bring about and are cast in response to some event. If a spell can be cast as a reaction

Nivix Cyclops

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

monoclons or Nivix cyclopes, after the name of the Izzet guildhall. Nivix Cyclops Large giant, unaligned Armor Class 14 (half plate) Hit Points 115 (10d10 + 60) Speed 30 ft. STR 24(+7

) bludgeoning damage. Reactions Spell Vitalization. Immediately after a creature casts a spell of 1st level or higher within 120 feet of the cyclops, the cyclops can move up to twice its speed without

The Golden Stag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

your game. The stag can be cornered, fought, and killed. It is a normal stag but with a breathtakingly beautiful coat of golden fur. If the local farmers learn that it’s been killed, they grab their

into a golden stag whenever he steps outside these walls. He has lived with the curse for so long that his kingdom is forgotten, his castle is fallen to ruin, and he no longer remembers his own name

The Golden Stag

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

your game. The stag can be cornered, fought, and killed. It is a normal stag but with a breathtakingly beautiful coat of golden fur. If the local farmers learn that it’s been killed, they grab their

into a golden stag whenever he steps outside these walls. He has lived with the curse for so long that his kingdom is forgotten, his castle is fallen to ruin, and he no longer remembers his own name. He

Stat Block

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

Stat Block A stat block contains the game statistics of a monster. Each stat block includes the following information presented after the monster’s name. Size. A monster is Tiny, Small, Medium, Large

(“Actions”). Bonus Actions. If the monster has Bonus Action options, they are listed in this section. Reactions. If the monster can take special Reactions, those are listed in this section. Attack Notation

Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Stat Block A stat block contains the game statistics of a monster. Each stat block includes the following information presented after the monster’s name. Size. A monster is Tiny, Small, Medium, Large

. See also “Playing the Game” (“Actions”). Bonus Actions. If the monster has Bonus Action options, they are listed in this section. Reactions. If the monster can take special Reactions, those are listed

Settlement Tables and Tracker

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

Barrel and Bucket 16 The Thirsty Crow 17 The Wandering Satyr 18 The Barking Dog 19 The Happy Spider 20 The Witch and Dragon *Roll a separate d20 for each part of the tavern’s name. Random Shops

1d20 Type 1 Pawnshop 2 Apothecary 3 Grocer 4 Delicatessen 5 Potter 6 Undertaker 7 Bookstore 8 Moneylender 9 Armorer 10 Chandler 11 Smithy 12 Carpenter 13 Weaver 14 Jeweler 15 Baker 16 Mapmaker 17 Tailor 18 Ropemaker 19 Mason 20 Scribe Olga Drebas Joy Ang Downloadable PDF

Lord of Blades' Strike Squad

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

only name Glaive has ever known, and fellow blades don’t dare call her anything else. Mournland adventurers, however, refer to the terrifying commander by another name: Kill Switch. Glaive Medium

. Glaive’s speed increases to 50 feet. Reactions Self-Preservation. In response to being hit by a weapon attack, Glaive reduces the damage by 11 (2d10). Claudio Pozas Glaive

Stat Block Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

General Details. The name of the monster is followed by its size, creature type (along with any descriptive tags), and alignment. 2Combat Highlights. Armor Class, Hit Points, Speed, and Initiative

. 7Bonus Actions. This section provides a monster’s Bonus Actions, if any. 8Reactions and Legendary Actions. These sections provide Reactions and Legendary Actions, if any. The example monster doesn’t include these parts.

Stat Block Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

General Details. The name of the monster is followed by its size, creature type (along with any descriptive tags), and alignment. 2Combat Highlights. Armor Class, Hit Points, Speed, and Initiative

Actions. This section provides a monster’s Bonus Actions, if any. 8Reactions and Legendary Actions. These sections provide Reactions and Legendary Actions, if any. The example monster doesn’t include these parts.

Random Encounters (A-C)

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

from doing so. As long as these Barovians are with the adventurers, random encounters occur on a roll of 9 or higher. Barovian Witch You hear a woman’s scratchy voice calling out a name. “Grizzlegut

(who has darkvision) or catch her by surprise. This Barovian witch is one of the servants of Strahd dwelling in area K56. She is calling out the name of her black cat familiar, which has gone missing

Stone Giant of Evil Earth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

world in the name of Ogrémoch. Stone Giant of Evil Earth Huge Giant, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 20 (plate) Hit Points 137 (11d12 + 66) Speed 40 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 13 (+1) CON

has no more boulders to throw. Reactions Unyielding. In response to failing a saving throw to avoid being moved, having the prone condition, or both, the giant succeeds instead. Katerina Ladon

Goliaths

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

a result, few goliaths live to see old age. Goliath Names Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief, and a

family or clan name. Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag, Manneo, Maveith, Nalla, Orilo, Paavu, Pethani, Thalai, Thotham, Uthal, Vaunea, Vimak Nicknames: Bearkiller

Viari

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

where his parents insist on thinking of his older brother as the successful one.) But he can be quick to show self-consciousness when talking of where he came from, and he never speaks of the name he

. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5) piercing damage. Reactions Uncanny Dodge. Viari halves the damage that he takes from an attack that hits him. He must be able to see the attacker.

Kelek

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

staff of power in the possession of his most hated foe, Ringlerun (described later in this appendix). Alignment. Chaotic evil. Personality Trait. “All who hear my name should tremble in fear!” Ideal

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

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, leading their communities, or as advisers to jarls—often the true power behind the throne. They are usually devoted to Thrym. True to their name, these ice shapers manipulate the raw elemental

+6 bonus to their attack and damage rolls while they are within 30 feet of the giant. The wolves disappear after 1 minute, when the giant dies, or when the giant uses this action again. Reactions

Injuries

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

attempt an action in combat, you must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, you lose your action and can’t use reactions until the start of your next turn. The injury heals if you

that result, that character gains a new flaw with the same name. It’s up to the player to express the lingering injury during play, just like any other flaw, with the potential to gain inspiration when the injury affects the character in a meaningful way.

The Black Viper

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

, the Rosznar name has been said with a sneer for a century. As part of the family’s constant effort to prove this conception wrong and win others’ respect, Esvele has been brought up to be the most

. Reactions Uncanny Dodge. The Black Viper halves the damage that she takes from an attack that hits her. She must be able to see the attacker.

Simon Aumar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Simon Aumar Simon Aumar suffers under the weight of his family name. Though he is a descendent of an elf and the legendary wizard Elminster Aumar, Simon’s own sorcerous wild magic runs uncontrolled

dead (Simon must be holding his deathly token to cast this spell) 2/day each: fog cloud, mage armor, magic missile, spider climb 1/day each: Bigby’s hand, major image Reactions Sheltering

Hutijin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name

sends devils into the Material Plane to eradicate mention of his name and destroy those who have learned of him, but the summonings still occur. When called from his post, he negotiates as quickly as

Nilbog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

form a host, causing disorder in the ranks unless it is appeased. Goblins have no name for this deity and dare not give it one, lest Maglubiyet use its name to ensnare and crush it as he did their

) piercing damage. Reactions Reversal of Fortune. In response to another creature dealing damage to the nilbog, the nilbog reduces the damage to 0 and regains 1d6 hit points.

Hutijin

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

, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name

eradicate mention of his name and destroy those who have learned of him, but the summonings still occur. When called from his post, he negotiates as quickly as he can, usually closing a deal with

Nilbog

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

as possessing spirits that cause disorder unless they are appeased. Goblins have no name for this deity and dare not give it one, lest Maglubiyet use its name to ensnare and crush it as he did their

will: mage hand, Tasha’s hideous laughter Bonus Actions Nimble Escape. The nilbog takes the Disengage or Hide action. Reactions Reversal of Fortune. In response to another creature dealing damage to the nilbog, the nilbog reduces the damage to 0 and regains 3 (1d6) hit points.

History

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

same plane of existence as Alustriel speaks Alustriel’s name, Alustriel hears her name and the next nine words the speaker utters. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Alustriel fails a saving throw, she

truesight within 30 feet and can use her Argent Blaze action. In addition, Alustriel is unaffected by magic that would ascertain her alignment, creature type, thoughts, or truthfulness. Reactions

Nafas's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it retains its name, alignment, and personality

food is always tasty), Dispel Magic, Invisibility, Legend Lore (as an action), Tongues, Wind Walk (as an action) 1/day each: Gaseous Form, Major Image, Teleport, Wish Reactions Nafas can take up

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

invite potential rivals to name the terms of a wager. Those who are foolish enough to issue a combat challenge quickly find these giants’ magical prowess is nearly unmatched. Destiny Gambler Spell

of the giant’s next turn or until a strong wind disperses it. Reactions Negate Spell (Requires Cloud Rune). When the giant sees a creature within 60 feet of itself casting a spell, the giant tries

NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage. Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage. Sirac carries six darts. Reactions Parry. Sirac

Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage. Duvessa carries only one dagger. Reactions Parry. Duvessa adds 2 to her AC against one melee attack that

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