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Returning 35 results for 'presence art and his cunning'.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
art objects—the more beautiful, the better. The arms hanging below their wolf heads are physically frail but useful for employing tools of destruction or sabotage.
Spyder-Fiends
Demonic
brutal killing is their favorite pursuit. They spin durable webs and are ingenious in how they employ their webs against prey.
Spyder-fiends are organized into a hierarchy based on might and cunning
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
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
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its
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Relentless Methods
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Method
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Artist. The killer turns its victims into works of art, perhaps creating grisly tableaus or using their blood in the forging of new weapons.
2
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
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Actions). The juggernaut recharges Deadly Shaping and uses it.Relentless juggernauts are massive brutes that thirst for carnage. Their presence twists the world around them, allowing them to create
victims into works of art, perhaps creating grisly tableaus or using their blood in the forging of new weapons.
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Author. The killer leaves messages, poems, song lyrics, or parts of its creative
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
Baphomet
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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
Shifter
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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
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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
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
horns and spines shift slightly with the dragons’ moods, bobbing in amusement or flaring with anger.
Art of War
The warlike sapphire dragons devise strategies and ambushes based on their
caverns hold the bulk of the dragon’s hoard, particularly art objects that are impressive but not irreplaceable.
Sleeping Chamber. At the heart of the lair, protected behind more thin crystal walls
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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Frightening Presence (Costs 2 Actions). Illmarrow targets up to three creatures she can see within 30 feet of her. Each target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1
, the target is immune to Illmarrow’s Frightening Presence for the next 24 hours.
Poison Breath (Costs 3 Actions). Illmarrow recharges her Poison Breath and uses it.Lady Illmarrow is a legend
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
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
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the dragons’ moods, bobbing in amusement or flaring with anger.
Art of War
The warlike sapphire dragons devise strategies and ambushes based on their ability to maneuver underground. A
, particularly art objects that are impressive but not irreplaceable.
Sleeping Chamber. At the heart of the lair, protected behind more thin crystal walls, the largest cavern serves as the dragon’s
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
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
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 Copper Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
Legendary Resistance (3/Day) If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its
"} 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 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
giant’s desires. Instead, they seek out grand works of art, wondrous jewelry, and beautiful sculptures.
Reasonable Offers. Fog giants are powerful warriors, but they prefer to use threats and
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
Ancient Copper Dragon
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Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its
"} 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 1
Adult Green Dragon
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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
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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
Bugbear
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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
monsters
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
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.
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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the circle of kind souls in van Richten’s orbit have kept him engaged over the years. Erasmus is a unique spirit. His behavior and rare appearances mark him as a thoughtful, art-loving teenager. He
. When possible, he depicts information and conveys emotions or warnings. Erasmus’s art is fleeting, though, vanishing in seconds. Sadly, his father cannot perceive him or any manifestation he creates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the circle of kind souls in van Richten’s orbit have kept him engaged over the years. Erasmus is a unique spirit. His behavior and rare appearances mark him as a thoughtful, art-loving teenager. He
. When possible, he depicts information and conveys emotions or warnings. Erasmus’s art is fleeting, though, vanishing in seconds. Sadly, his father cannot perceive him or any manifestation he creates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
collections of emeralds and beryls as a result, punctuated by amber, red rubies, tiger’s eyes, bismuth, and the like. They likewise covet finely crafted items and works of art depicting unspoiled nature
contents. Green Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 The polished skull of a unicorn, latticed with luminescent blooms
2 An elaborate necklace of yuan-ti origin, set with gleaming gems and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
collections of emeralds and beryls as a result, punctuated by amber, red rubies, tiger’s eyes, bismuth, and the like. They likewise covet finely crafted items and works of art depicting unspoiled nature
contents. Green Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 The polished skull of a unicorn, latticed with luminescent blooms
2 An elaborate necklace of yuan-ti origin, set with gleaming gems and
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.
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?
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.