presence arises and his cunning

Chitine

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, colonies can be found in remote, gloomy areas of the surface world, warring against Lolth’s enemies. The cult of Lolth still creates chitines as the need arises. Outside the presence of a choldrith

Trapper

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

any surface made of stone, earth, or wood, masking its presence to any but the most rigorous scrutiny. It can’t change its texture to that of a grassy or snow-covered surface, but it is just

cunning enough to change its color to match and then conceal itself under a thin layer of vegetation or actual snow. A trapper that lurks on the floor of its hunting grounds can cover any remains there

Enchanting Infiltrator

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the infiltrator fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Veiled Presence. The infiltrator’s AC includes its Wisdom modifier, and the infiltrator

actions at the start of its turn. Cunning. The infiltrator escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled condition on itself, then moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack

Riverine

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

are otherwise humanlike in appearance. From the waist down, they can manifest either humanlike legs or churning gouts of water. A riverine’s personality reflects the nature of the river it arises

Fury","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Regional Effects The region containing a riverine’s lair flourishes under the magic of the riverine’s presence, which creates one or more of

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attack. He also uses Frightful Presence. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d8 + 10

", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of Baphomet’s choice within 120 feet of him and aware of him must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Presence. Each creature of Baphomet’s choice within 120 feet of him and aware of him must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A frightened creature can

succeeds on any of these saves or the effect ends on it, the creature is immune to Baphomet’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.Baphomet can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

. Claugiyliamatar can use her Frightful Presence. She then makes three attacks: one with her bite and two with her claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit

"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

also be a cunning rat who darts through the shadows. Wildhunt shifters are born from any creature that tracks its prey. While the beast within certainly has a physical impact on a shifter, it has a

. The Journey Yet to Come Shifters have a strong presence in the Eldeen Reaches but can be found in rural areas across Khorvaire, where they often live among humans. While they form powerful bonds

Otherworldly Corrupter

Monsters The Book of Many Things

. The corrupter regains all spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Cunning. The corrupter escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled and restrained conditions on itself, then moves

a villain’s lair is warped by their presence, creating one or more of the following effects: Corruption Abounds. While within 3 miles of the lair, creatures that aren’t members of the

Ambitious Assassin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

turn. Cunning. The assassin escapes nonmagical restraints and ends the grappled condition on itself, then moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks. Stab (Costs 2

)","rollDamageType":"poison"}, chosen by the villain when the villain uses this action. Regional Effects The region containing a villain’s lair is warped by their presence, creating one or more of the

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusionEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding

psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local

Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Planes as a tyrannical marauder. Roleplaying Malaxxix Malaxxix is a being of great cunning, terrible rage, and insatiable bloodlust who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as

Effects The region around the Unborn Palanquin is warped by its presence, creating the following effects: Cranial Discomfort. Creatures that spend more than 24 hours within 1 mile of the palanquin

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hand is invisible), minor illusion 1/day each: detect thoughts, invisibility, silent imageEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to

weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"damage", "rollAction":"Emerald Embers", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to

deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"Emerald Embers", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and

disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to supernatural occurrences

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft

Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 15 ft

Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat

Screaming Devilkin

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

equally ugly creature. Screaming Terrors. A screaming devilkin sometimes arises when a creature in the Feywild is overcome with panic to the point that it screams, babbles, and otherwise loses control

creatures. If they see signs of an evil presence in the land, such as a cruel overlord or a vicious necromancer, they may offer an alliance if the villain offers plenty of opportunities for them to engage

Nilbog Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Maglubiyet, this trickster god survives in splintered form as a possessing spirit that arises when goblinoids form a host, causing disorder in the ranks unless it is appeased. Goblins have no name for

prompts the spirit to possess another goblin. The only way to keep a nilbog from wreaking havoc is to treat it well and give it respect and praise. No Joking Matter. The possible presence of a nilbog in a

Greater Crawling One

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effectively drives the mass to continue the mage’s foul deeds. Ambition Beyond the Grave. A crawling one arises from the baleful will of a dead cultist. When a powerful spellcaster, usually one pledged

vermin devour the body, the spellcaster’s evil presence spreads throughout the devourers. They become a collective entity that allows the cultist to arise once more. Relentless Malevolence. A

The Dusk Mother

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home or other place in a settlement where tragedy struck, most often those involving children or families broken by loss. The region containing the Dusk Mother’s lair is changed by her presence

telepathy can communicate with the soul. If the doll is destroyed, the soul arises from the doll as a Shadow under the mother's control. The creature can’t be returned to life unless its soul is freed from the doll by a Wish spell, or by destroying the shadow it spawned.

The Chained Reaper

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holding its own empty grave and those of its former companions. The region containing the Chained Reaper’s lair is changed by its presence, creating the following effects: Chained Vitality. A

minimum of 1 HP). Falling Shroud. Thin mist arises within 1 mile of the lair. Undead with the Incorporeal Movement trait in that area have Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. If the Chained Reaper

Lesser Crawling One

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since devoured by the maggoty horde. The ingested “will” of the mage effectively drives the mass to continue the mage’s foul deeds. Ambition Beyond the Grave. A crawling one arises from

acts as a beacon, drawing hungry worms and maggots to the moldering corpse. As the vermin devour the body, the spellcaster’s evil presence spreads throughout the devourers. They become a

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Cunning Grankhul is the younger one, and in the stories bugbears tell, he gifted them with stealth but in return he sapped their vigor, so that bugbears sleep in his stead while he remains eternally alert

in the presence of Skiggaret. Talking about such acts might call him back. Blessings of the Bugbear Gods Bugbears have no use for priests or shamans. No one needs to tell them what their gods want

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

reward once they return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to

the chosen prize. A giant might undertake a carefully planned robbery, making extensive use of magic to cover their presence. Or it might engage in a brute-force raid that involves tearing off the

Belcorra Haruvex

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Campaign Overview chapter. Although this spiteful ghost is determined to renew her attack against Absalom once more, her undead status limits her. Brilliant and cunning, Belcorra is consumed by a

length as if she were standing in all three areas simultaneously. In addition, she is aware of the presence of any magic within 30 feet of the ribbon and has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks she

Emerald Dragons

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

Emerald Dragons Have you ever heard an emerald dragon purr? It sounds like a tremendous, lethal, and adorable earthquake. -Fizban Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative

of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to supernatural occurrences.

Emerald Dragons

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

Emerald Dragons Have you ever heard an emerald dragon purr? It sounds like a tremendous, lethal, and adorable earthquake. -Fizban Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative

of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to supernatural occurrences.

Lower Tavick's Landing

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

one of the few changeling communities in Breland. House Orien has a strong presence in Lower Tavick’s Landing, and Orien heirs, laborers, and teamsters can be found in many of the districts. House

, but High Walls is designed to serve as a fortress prison if the need arises, and the Sharn Watch keeps an eye out for any signs of unrest.

Lower Tavick's Landing

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

one of the few changeling communities in Breland. House Orien has a strong presence in Lower Tavick’s Landing, and Orien heirs, laborers, and teamsters can be found in many of the districts. House

, but High Walls is designed to serve as a fortress prison if the need arises, and the Sharn Watch keeps an eye out for any signs of unrest.

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over

; territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect

Spy Master

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

Spy Master Spy masters have extensive experience in gathering secrets while leaving no evidence of their presence. Spy Master Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 19 Initiative +9 (19) HP 137

damage, and the target has the Blinded condition until the end of the spy’s next turn. Success: Half damage only. Bonus Actions Cunning Action. The spy takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Chapter 8: The Styes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, exposing corruption, the clandestine activities of a dark cult — and the alien presence whose evil lurks beneath it all. The Styes is an adventure designed for four to six 11th-level characters. ABOUT THE

treated to perhaps the most memorable depiction of both a cunning aboleth plot and a sinister cult of Tharizdun. Many adventures are set aboard a ship at sea. Can you name another that challenges you to infiltrate a moldering ship held aloft by a crane, above the streets of a slowly dying city?

Spy Master

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

Spy Master Spy masters have extensive experience in gathering secrets while leaving no evidence of their presence. Spy Master Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 19 Initiative +9 (19) HP 137

damage, and the target has the Blinded condition until the end of the spy’s next turn. Success: Half damage only. Bonus Actions Cunning Action. The spy takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Chapter 8: The Styes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, exposing corruption, the clandestine activities of a dark cult — and the alien presence whose evil lurks beneath it all. The Styes is an adventure designed for four to six 11th-level characters. ABOUT THE

treated to perhaps the most memorable depiction of both a cunning aboleth plot and a sinister cult of Tharizdun. Many adventures are set aboard a ship at sea. Can you name another that challenges you to infiltrate a moldering ship held aloft by a crane, above the streets of a slowly dying city?

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