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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
regains all its hit points and becomes active again.Multiattack. The hollow dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks, and it can use Sapping Presence.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12
dragons who explore the magic of undeath for power, some metallic dragons see undeath as a means to pursue a noble purpose. For the sake of protecting an artifact or fulfilling an oath, a dragon might
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that amount.When a gem dragon kills an aberrant creature from the Far Realm, the dragon sometimes reshapes the alien corpse into a gem stalker—a cunning predator capable of traversing the
Underdark, hunting Aberrations, and guarding its creator’s lair. A gem stalker is imbued with life, sapience, and purpose by the mystical energy of the gem dragon’s breath, and it is dedicated to
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
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, with higher
.
Spyder-fiends loyally serve their general, Miska the Wolf-Spider. While they were rarely seen during Miska’s imprisonment in Pandemonium, they have become increasingly active as Miska struggles to free himself in Pandesmos.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Cunning Opportunist. The stone cursed has advantage on the attack rolls of opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
False Appearance. If the stone cursed is motionless at the start of combat, it has
while the stone cursed is active, but when it is slain, the statue shatters and the skull clatters to the ground. Because it is the nexus for the alchemy used to create these horrors, a faint echo of the
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
into a hierarchy based on might and cunning, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends dominating lower ranks. Spyder-fiends of equivalent rank scheme against each other for advancement and eagerly turn against
, they have become increasingly active as Miska struggles to free himself in Pandesmos.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksChange Shape. The phisarazu
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
more complex challenges the guild can take on as it grows in power. His only real fear is exposure; the bigger and more active the Moonstalkers become, the more likely they are to attract the attention
hybrid, a Medium giant rat, or his humanoid form. His statistics, other than his size and speed, are the same in each form. Any equipment he is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. He reverts to his humanoid form if he dies.
Cunning Action. Delour takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
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
position.
Spyder-fiends loyally serve their general, Miska the Wolf-Spider. While they were rarely seen during Miska’s imprisonment in Pandemonium, they have become increasingly active as Miska
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
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, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends
serve their general, Miska the Wolf-Spider. While they were rarely seen during Miska’s imprisonment in Pandemonium, they have become increasingly active as Miska struggles to free himself in
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery.
Spellcasting
reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery.
Spellcasting. Exethanter is an
academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps.
Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery.
Spellcasting. The lich is an 18th
and traps.
Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
of those who emigrate from Evermeet are either exiles, forced out for committing some infraction of elven law, or emissaries who come to Faerûn for a purpose that benefits elven culture or
and wonderful! (Chaotic)
4
Cunning. Though I may not know their ways, neither do they know mine, which can be to my advantage. (Evil)
5
Inquisitive. Everything is new, but I have a thirst
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
pool that connects to the caldera lake via an underwater channel. When the volcano is active, the waters here bubble up into the caves before draining down nearby lava tubes. During especially active
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
to natural stone caves; these caves slope down to a subterranean pool that connects to the caldera lake via an underwater channel. When the volcano is active, the waters here bubble up into the caves
Lich
Legacy
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Days"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery.
Spellcasting. The lich is an 18th-level
.
Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses
Rogue
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it comes to combat, rogues prioritize cunning over brute strength. A rogue
, while others take up a life of adventure to escape from the law. Some have learned and perfected their skills with the explicit purpose of infiltrating ancient ruins and hidden crypts in search of
monsters
special organs for the purpose.
Most shoggoths serve powerful cult leaders or Mythos entities directly. They are called forth to provide physical power, working to hew cities from mountains or trample
serve, they are simple brutes that make excellent guardians, servitors, and laborers. As the years pass and they observe the world, they absorb this knowledge and become as cunning as they are strong
monsters
. They communicate when their masters wish, forming special organs for the purpose.
Most shoggoths serve powerful cult leaders or Mythos entities directly. They are called forth to provide physical
this knowledge and become as cunning as they are strong. In time, a shoggoth may overthrow its master and become the new leader of a cult. A shoggoth locked away on its own slowly loses its intelligence
Druid
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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
, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.
Creating a Druid
When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
animated suit of empty plate armor, a helmed horror serves without ambition or emotion. Magical Purpose. Though it takes more magical resources to create a helmed horror than a lesser suit of animated
understand the difference between an order’s intent and its exact wording. Unlike many constructs, it seeks to fulfill the former rather than slavishly follow the latter. Tactical Cunning. A helmed horror
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
animated suit of empty plate armor, a helmed horror serves without ambition or emotion. Magical Purpose. Though it takes more magical resources to create a helmed horror than a lesser suit of animated
understand the difference between an order’s intent and its exact wording. Unlike many constructs, it seeks to fulfill the former rather than slavishly follow the latter. Tactical Cunning. A helmed horror
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
. Level 10: Cunning and Brutal While your Rage is not active, you can take the Disengage or Help action as a Bonus Action. While your Rage is active, your attack rolls with Unarmed Strikes score a Critical
are known—possess self-control and cunning beyond most other Barbarians. When they allow their id to take control, their countenance turns monstrous and their bodies swell with the power of rage made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
based on might and cunning, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends dominating lower ranks. Spyder-fiends of equivalent rank scheme against each other for advancement and eagerly turn against one another if
treachery can improve their position. Spyder-fiends loyally serve their general, Miska the Wolf-Spider. While they were rarely seen during Miska’s imprisonment in Pandemonium, they have become increasingly active as Miska struggles to free himself in Pandesmos.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
based on might and cunning, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends dominating lower ranks. Spyder-fiends of equivalent rank scheme against each other for advancement and eagerly turn against one another if
treachery can improve their position. Spyder-fiends loyally serve their general, Miska the Wolf-Spider. While they were rarely seen during Miska’s imprisonment in Pandemonium, they have become increasingly active as Miska struggles to free himself in Pandesmos.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a
heavy armor or a shield, or if you use two hands to make an attack with a weapon. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time (no action required). While your Bladesong is active, you gain the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a
heavy armor or a shield, or if you use two hands to make an attack with a weapon. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time (no action required). While your Bladesong is active, you gain the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
as their goals align. Often, the adventurers in these arrangements have no knowledge of the knight’s true allegiance, and the knight rarely explains the Solar Bastion’s purpose unless that information
pursue the goals of the Solar Bastion, the order’s eponymous headquarters is staffed with a variety of scholars, researchers, diviners, and retired knights who train active members. Leadership The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
as their goals align. Often, the adventurers in these arrangements have no knowledge of the knight’s true allegiance, and the knight rarely explains the Solar Bastion’s purpose unless that information
pursue the goals of the Solar Bastion, the order’s eponymous headquarters is staffed with a variety of scholars, researchers, diviners, and retired knights who train active members. Leadership The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Mounts and Vehicles A good mount can help you move more quickly through the wilderness, but its primary purpose is to carry the gear that would otherwise slow you down. The Mounts and Other Animals
. Saddles. A military saddle braces the rider, helping you keep your seat on an active mount in battle. It gives you advantage on any check you make to remain mounted. An exotic saddle is required for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Mounts and Vehicles A good mount can help you move more quickly through the wilderness, but its primary purpose is to carry the gear that would otherwise slow you down. The Mounts and Other Animals
. Saddles. A military saddle braces the rider, helping you keep your seat on an active mount in battle. It gives you advantage on any check you make to remain mounted. An exotic saddle is required for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
controls in this area. Successfully doing so overrides all the brains in jars and keeps all the floating disks active. However, doing so instills Gearbox with a greater sense of purpose, after which
, “Floating Bridge”), each of which is kept active by default. Each brain speaks Common and another language of your choice, and is able to communicate from within its canister. Some identify themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
controls in this area. Successfully doing so overrides all the brains in jars and keeps all the floating disks active. However, doing so instills Gearbox with a greater sense of purpose, after which
, “Floating Bridge”), each of which is kept active by default. Each brain speaks Common and another language of your choice, and is able to communicate from within its canister. Some identify themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Training in War and Song When you adopt
armor or a shield, or if you use two hands to make an attack with a weapon. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time you choose (no action required). While your Bladesong is active, you gain the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Training in War and Song When you adopt
armor or a shield, or if you use two hands to make an attack with a weapon. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time you choose (no action required). While your Bladesong is active, you gain the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, cunning, and planning instead of brute force. Phenax and his champions move with purpose, don’t draw attention to themselves, and use misdirection to keep foes guessing about when and where their