places allies and his closest

Crokek'toeck

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 44 (10d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"10d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Disgorge Allies (Recharge 6

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Disgorge Allies"}. Crokek'toeck opens its mouth and disgorges 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Disgorge Allies"} barlgura

Gnomengarde Grenade

Magic Items Divine Contention

effects that would affect the wielder of the wand instead affect the closest creature to the grenade when it goes off. The grenade explodes immediately if a creature places it in an

Viari

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

and earnest debate, he demonstrates an equal flair for planning and forethought, mad combat moves (involving leaping off high places whenever possible), and dark vengeance. Viari's career as an

his arm in the process. Although Viari was made bodily whole again in an equally dramatic magical fashion, some of those closest to him have noticed that those miraculous events weigh on him still, perhaps suggesting consequences that only he foresees.

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Your magic often features dramatic bursts of flame or radiance. When you cast beneficial spells on your allies, they appear momentarily surrounded with halos of bright fire. Suggested Characteristics

; more even than my closest friends. 5 I’m slow to trust members of other guilds. 6 I’ve been known to turn a blind eye to injustice, with the help of a modest bribe

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

muscular stag, covered in golden scales lined in some places with golden fur. It has a long mane and tail, coppery cloven hooves, and a spiral-shaped coppery horn just above and between its luminous

advancement of just societies. For instance, in the Forgotten Realms, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although they also serve his allies Tyr and Ilmater. Ki-rins that serve good deities go wherever they

Ancient Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

flesh. 6 I might be willing to exert myself to take out a mind flayer. Those disgusting creatures must be stopped. 7 I dream of seeing the deepest places in the ocean. 8 I find I

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

flayer;mind flayers and other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places. Hoarded Arcana In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in

will allow the dragon to magically coexist in multiple places at once across the world during a rare celestial alignment. 8 An amethyst dragon is fusing with their echoes on other worlds. They all

Young Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

seeing the deepest places in the ocean. 8 I find I rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation

enigma for other creatures. (Any) 4 Adaptability. Whether taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

flesh. 6 I might be willing to exert myself to take out a mind flayer. Those disgusting creatures must be stopped. 7 I dream of seeing the deepest places in the ocean. 8 I find I

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

vampire is restrained. Otherwise, it moves to attack what it perceives to be the closest source. Repulsed by Perfume. The vampire has disadvantage on melee attack rolls made against any creature

normal vampires, gnoll vampires don’t have coffins where they rest, and they have no such places to return to when their corporeal bodies are destroyed. They are undeterred by running water, and

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

allies can be found in the strangest places. Hoarded Arcana In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of

dragon who already exists in the same time line. 7 An amethyst dragon seeks the means to plant special crystals that will allow the dragon to magically coexist in multiple places at once across

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. The target must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become restrained for 1 minute. The target can end the effect on itself if it deals any damage to one or more of its allies. Regional Effects

benefit from the rest. Hellish Doorways. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always deposits a

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of him. The target must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become restrained for 1 minute. The target can end the effect on itself if it deals any damage to one or more of its allies. Regional

derive no benefit from the rest. Hellish Doorways. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always

Deep Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

aboleth flesh. 6 I might be willing to exert myself to take out a mind flayer. Those disgusting creatures must be stopped. 7 I dream of seeing the deepest places in the ocean. 8 I find

. Whether taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

has the charmed condition until the end of its next turn. A creature charmed in this way treats its allies as foes, and the colors of its body and equipment become shades of gray. On a successful save

on some other plane, baernaloths lair in remote mountain crags and secluded caves. Their lairs have ample places to house and restrain “guests,” particularly those the baernaloths keep

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

mind flayer;mind flayers and other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places. Hoarded Arcana In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight

that will allow the dragon to magically coexist in multiple places at once across the world during a rare celestial alignment. 8 An amethyst dragon is fusing with their echoes on other worlds

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places. Hoarded Arcana In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and

magically coexist in multiple places at once across the world during a rare celestial alignment. 8 An amethyst dragon is fusing with their echoes on other worlds. They all hope to ascend to

Greater Crawling One

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body and regain its full power. Generational Threat. This horrid regrowth allows a crawling one to pursue its awful plans over generations. These creatures often recruit allies and cultists from among

mortals, offering them great power in return for service. A clever crawling one keeps to the background, forming a secret conspiracy with but a few of its closest followers. If the cult faces defeat

Ki-rin Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

while it is within 3 miles of its lair. The spell's point of origin is always the point outdoors closest to the center of its lair. The ki-rin doesn't need to maintain a clear path to the sky or to

concentrate for the change in weather to persist. Within 3 miles of the lair, winds buoy non-evil creatures that fall due to no act of the ki-rin or its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet

Lesser Crawling One

monsters

plans over generations. These creatures often recruit allies and cultists from among mortals, offering them great power in return for service. A clever crawling one keeps to the background, forming a

secret conspiracy with but a few of its closest followers. If the cult faces defeat, the crawling one fades into the background and waits for the opportunity to rise again. Even when seemingly destroyed by adventurers, it relies on its ability to reform its body to outlast its enemies.Poison

Dimensional Shambler

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quarry with its nominal allies, but, other times, it carries off its victim to an unknown destination for an unknown reason. Cosmic Detritus. Before her disappearance, the sage Lemetra of the

Endless Hourglass conducted chronomantic research into the origin of the dimensional shamblers. She wrote letters to each of her closest friends, pleading with them to visit her tower to review her findings

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

two hunters viciously attack. A captured group of invaders might hang in a net while dozens of goblins pass by and pay them no heed until a group of gatherers shows up. Lashers. The closest thing a

the foresight to declare a successor, often a child or other family member the boss has been able to trust. But such a declaration doesn’t always prevent a mad scramble for influence and allies

Powered Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

creature at any time. Stasis. Whenever a creature wearing the armor drops to 0 hit points, the armor places that creature into a state of stasis. While in this state, the creature is stable and does

not make death saving throws, but the armor takes control of the creature (as above). Additionally, the armor attempts to assume the identity of the user, assuring their allies that nothing is amiss

Geryon (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

itself if it deals any damage to one or more of its allies. Geryon casts the banishment spell. Regional Effects. The region containing Geryon's lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the

following effects: Intelligent creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always deposits a traveler somewhere

Geryon Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

target must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become restrained for 1 minute. The target can end the effect on itself if it deals any damage to one or more of its allies. Geryon casts the

see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always deposits a traveler somewhere in Stygia. Freezing strong winds howl around the area within 1 mile of the lair

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received. Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds

versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies. An Ancient Curse The kenku once served a mysterious, powerful entity on another plane of existence. Some believe they

. They settle in places that accept them, usually bleak cities that have fallen on hard times and are overrun with crime. Dreams of Flight Above all else, kenku wish to regain their ability to fly

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with

in protecting the borderlands, or a significant change? What made you join up with a band of adventurers? Do you find it challenging to teach new allies the ways of the wild, or do you welcome the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

earth are strong or weak, are bearing a load or are safe to excavate, or are likely to contain minerals or offer access to water. This ability enables them to fashion secure homes in places where other

crawl to make progress. In places where a tunnel opens into a chasm and continues on the other side, the kobolds might connect the two passages with a rope bridge or some other rickety structure

Marks of Prestige

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

Marks of Prestige Sometimes the most memorable reward for adventurers is the prestige that they acquire throughout a realm. Their adventures often earn them fame and power, allies and enemies, and

titles that they can pass on to their descendants. Some lords and ladies began as commoners who ventured into the dangerous places of the world and made names for themselves through their brave deeds

Marks of Prestige

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

Marks of Prestige Sometimes the most memorable reward for adventurers is the prestige that they acquire throughout a realm. Their adventures often earn them fame and power, allies and enemies, and

titles that they can pass on to their descendants. Some lords and ladies began as commoners who ventured into the dangerous places of the world and made names for themselves through their brave deeds

Dwarves of the Five Nations

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

edifices of stonework that symbolize the permanence and stability of those places. A Brelish dwarf might feel a deep, personal connection to the towers of Sharn or the great walls of Wroat; some dwarves

family plays in your life. Do you live near family? What kind of work do your closest family members pursue, and is that reflected in the background you choose? Are you close to your relatives, or have you had a falling out? Did you lose kin in the Last War?

Dwarves of the Five Nations

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

edifices of stonework that symbolize the permanence and stability of those places. A Brelish dwarf might feel a deep, personal connection to the towers of Sharn or the great walls of Wroat; some dwarves

family plays in your life. Do you live near family? What kind of work do your closest family members pursue, and is that reflected in the background you choose? Are you close to your relatives, or have you had a falling out? Did you lose kin in the Last War?

Giant Rat

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

Giant Rat Giant rats roam in packs through sewers, caves, and other dank places. They are often found in the company of wererats (see page 64). Giant Rat Small beast, unaligned Armor Class 12

creature if at least one of the rat’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Cosmological Study

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

and other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places.

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