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Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
","rollAction":"Verdant Lash","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 10 feet closer to the professor.
Spellcasting. The
conjured poisonous vines to avatars of nature’s wrath.
These professors teach their students to focus on the growth side of the natural cycle of life and death and to avoid wasting resources. They
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned in this way, the target takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wither
fog and muck of the swamp, the students of Witherbloom College—first as apprentices and then as witherbloom pledgemage;pledgemages—study the cycle of life and death. Their magic is fueled
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
vortex in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature of the professor’s choice that it can see within that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 23 (5d8
natural cycle instruct their students to exploit the essence of life for their own needs. Professors of decay unravel the mysteries of death and the transition of decay, and they teach that any life
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
another creature it can see within 30 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned in this way, the target takes 3 (1d6
—study the cycle of life and death. Their magic is fueled by what they call life essence: the ubiquitous energy that runs through living things.
Witherbloom students learn how to concoct
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Fungal Fortitude. If damage reduces the trudge to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a
", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.Brackish trudges are lumbering masses of sentient fungus and
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.
Hold Breath. The hydra can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Multiple Heads. The hydra has five heads. While it has more than one head, the hydra has advantage on saving throws
hibernation during which it continues to grow. When it awakens, it goes on a feeding rampage, so beginning the cycle once again. These rhythms of destruction sometimes become so ingrained in the minds and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
this manner.
Magic Resistance. The neothelid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit
Strength saving throw or be swallowed by the neothelid. A swallowed creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the neothelid, and it takes 21 (6d6
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Cycle of Rebirth. If the dragon dies, its soul coalesces into a steely egg and teleports to a random plane of existence. The egg is immune to all damage and hatches into a time dragon wyrmling after
1d100;{"diceNotation":"1d100", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Cycle of Rebirth"} years. The dragon retains all memories and knowledge it gained in its previous life.
Legendary Resistance (5/Day
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
/Day). The carrion stalker releases a burst of larvae in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned. A
infest its body. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Any effect that cures disease or removes the poisoned condition
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.
Hold Breath. Polukranos can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Polukranos fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Multiple
Heads. Polukranos has five heads. While it has more than one head, Polukranos has advantage on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Beledros fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Unusual Nature. Beledros doesn’t require air, food, or drink.Multiattack. Beledros makes one
);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Decaying Breath"}. Beledros exhales decaying energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw, taking
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, and the morkoth can’t use its tentacles on another target.
Hypnosis. The morkoth projects a 30-foot cone of magical energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a
5 feet of the morkoth. A charmed target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns and whenever it takes damage, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned this way, the target is paralyzed. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end
continue their horrid life cycle.
An Unnatural Plague. Whole settlements along the frontier have been wiped out by plagues of assassin bugs. Without a quickly organized defense, even a single bug can
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Magic Resistance. The forlarren has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Innate Spellcasting. The forlarren's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14
, set itself up as a petty lord, and rule over all those who fall into its grasp.
A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
wasted. If the check is successful, the character has advantage on their next Dexterity saving throw against the trap and takes no damage if the saving throw is successful. NPCs on Spin Cycle. As soon as
Spin Cycle Trap The first time a creature enters any of the chambers on the Command Deck, a trap activates, causing the ship to rapidly spin end over end for 1 minute. When the ship starts to spin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
wasted. If the check is successful, the character has advantage on their next Dexterity saving throw against the trap and takes no damage if the saving throw is successful. NPCs on Spin Cycle. As soon as
Spin Cycle Trap The first time a creature enters any of the chambers on the Command Deck, a trap activates, causing the ship to rapidly spin end over end for 1 minute. When the ship starts to spin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
become infected. The DC of this saving throw can increase depending on the severity of the plague’s spread (see “Cycle of the Plague” below). Symptoms. It takes 1d2 days for the Gnawing Plague’s
rats, or wererat that carries the disease, or by coming into physical contact with an infected creature. Infection. Creatures exposed to the disease must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
become infected. The DC of this saving throw can increase depending on the severity of the plague’s spread (see “Cycle of the Plague” below). Symptoms. It takes 1d2 days for the Gnawing Plague’s
rats, or wererat that carries the disease, or by coming into physical contact with an infected creature. Infection. Creatures exposed to the disease must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
strange, life. These druids believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees
. But these druids believe that the natural cycle is healthiest when each segment of it is vibrant and changing. Undead that seek to replace all life with undeath, or that try to avoid passing to a final
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
strange, life. These druids believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees
. But these druids believe that the natural cycle is healthiest when each segment of it is vibrant and changing. Undead that seek to replace all life with undeath, or that try to avoid passing to a final
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
chitin must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 17 (5d6) psychic damage. Spiracles. Holes in the walls allow fetid air to cycle through the Drought Elder’s interior. Peering through these spiracles reveals the Drought Elder’s body and an endless alien void beyond.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
harmonious cycle. Flowers and other plant life grow on their backs, necks, and heads. When these plants die, they decay and become the ideal habitat for fungi. The older a trudge is, the wilder and
blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Fungal Fortitude. If damage reduces the trudge to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
a lifelong cycle of transformation into the more powerful gray and death slaadi. With each transformation, the slaad retains its memories.
Slaad Tadpole
Tiny aberration, chaotic neutral
has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Shapechangers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
a lifelong cycle of transformation into the more powerful gray and death slaadi. With each transformation, the slaad retains its memories.
Slaad Tadpole
Tiny aberration, chaotic neutral
has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Shapechangers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
chitin must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 17 (5d6) psychic damage. Spiracles. Holes in the walls allow fetid air to cycle through the Drought Elder’s interior. Peering through these spiracles reveals the Drought Elder’s body and an endless alien void beyond.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
harmonious cycle. Flowers and other plant life grow on their backs, necks, and heads. When these plants die, they decay and become the ideal habitat for fungi. The older a trudge is, the wilder and
blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Fungal Fortitude. If damage reduces the trudge to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
few instead use their powers for good, hunting Undead. “Life and death is a fascinating cycle, don’t you think? So many secrets to uncover. So much power to be had—as long as one has a strong stomach
)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +5
Skills Arcana +7, History +7
Damage Resistances necrotic
Senses passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
few instead use their powers for good, hunting Undead. “Life and death is a fascinating cycle, don’t you think? So many secrets to uncover. So much power to be had—as long as one has a strong stomach
)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +5
Skills Arcana +7, History +7
Damage Resistances necrotic
Senses passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Neothelid A slime-covered worm of immense size, a neothelid is the result of the mind flayer reproductive cycle gone horribly wrong. When an illithid colony collapses, typically after an external
+ 75)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
27 (+8)
DEX
7 (−2)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Int +1, Wis +8, Cha +6
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Neothelid A slime-covered worm of immense size, a neothelid is the result of the mind flayer reproductive cycle gone horribly wrong. When an illithid colony collapses, typically after an external
+ 75)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
27 (+8)
DEX
7 (−2)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Int +1, Wis +8, Cha +6
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
College to pass on her understanding of the natural cycle. She hoped to create generations of stewards who would use her teachings to defend nature and help others. In keeping with the dichotomous nature
)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
28 (+9)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +15, Wis +16, Cha +10
Skills Arcana +18, Medicine +16, Nature +18, Perception +16
Damage Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
College to pass on her understanding of the natural cycle. She hoped to create generations of stewards who would use her teachings to defend nature and help others. In keeping with the dichotomous nature
)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
28 (+9)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +15, Wis +16, Cha +10
Skills Arcana +18, Medicine +16, Nature +18, Perception +16
Damage Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
magic, and the presence of death seems to fortify them. They draw power from the defeat of their enemies and channel it to their followers, ensuring the continuation of the cycle. The current leader
40 ft.
STR
16(+3)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
14(+2)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
15(+2)
CHA
10(+0)
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4
Skills Insight +4, Nature +3, Religion +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
magic, and the presence of death seems to fortify them. They draw power from the defeat of their enemies and channel it to their followers, ensuring the continuation of the cycle. The current leader
40 ft.
STR
16(+3)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
14(+2)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
15(+2)
CHA
10(+0)
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4
Skills Insight +4, Nature +3, Religion +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, or star-spawn horror. 3 The experiment of an aberrant manipulator. 4 Part of the life cycle of some other Aberration. 5 A shape-shifter that lost control of its powers. 6 Someone cursed by a cult or
. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 10, any creature that starts its turn within 20 feet of the mouther while it is babbling. Failure: The target rolls 1d8 to determine what it does during the current turn:
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