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Candlekeep Mysteries
see.Well over 1,500 years ago, the silver dragon Miirym broke into Candlekeep, intent on adding its riches to her hoard. She devoured scholars and destroyed a score of irreplaceable books before she was
the books and scrolls kept in her subterranean domain. The Sentinel Wyrm can be summoned by the Keeper of Tomes and called upon to defend Candlekeep from invaders who would plunder or destroy it. In her
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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
relief from solitude that they offer? QUICK BUILD You can make a ranger quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. (Some rangers who
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dangerous those dragons can be and help others defend against draconic destruction.
Whatever their relationship to dragons, kobold scales tend to be rust colored, although the occasional kobold sports
race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Merfolk Skirmisher Merfolk skirmishers defend their homes from aquatic monsters and invaders from the surface. Andrea Piparo
Merfolk Skirmisher Medium Elemental, Neutral
AC 11 Initiative
+1 (11)
HP 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 10 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 13 +1 +1
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Animated Broom Animated brooms keep their surroundings tidy and defend them when necessary. Launching into the air, these brooms dart about, attacking foes from unexpected angles. Other flying
Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 17 +3 +3
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 1 −5 −5
Wis 5 −3 −3
Cha 1 −5 −5
Immunities Poison, Psychic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Myconid Adult Myconid adults defend their territories and other myconids from invaders. Myconid Adult Medium Plant, Lawful Neutral
AC 12 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 16 (3d8 + 3)
Speed 20 ft
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 10 +0 +0
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 13 +1 +1
Cha 7 −2 −2
Senses Darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
first sign of danger and defend their charges with their lives. Others flee outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face. They’re perceptive, but most have little martial training
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 13 +1 +1
Dex 12 +1 +1
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
shadowy places during the day. If disturbed, they take flight and defend themselves. Stirge Tiny Monstrosity, Unaligned
AC 13 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 5 (2d4)
Speed 10 ft., Fly 40 ft
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 4 −3 −3
Dex 16 +3 +3
Con 11 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 2 −4 −4
Wis 8 −1 −1
Cha 6 −2 −2
Senses Darkvision 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Azer Pyromancer Azer pyromancers conjure flames from the Elemental Plane of Fire to defend themselves and stoke magical forges. Azer Pyromancer Medium Elemental, Lawful Neutral
AC 18 Initiative +2
(12)
HP 97 (13d8 + 39)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 15 +2 +2
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 16 +3 +6
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 18 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
in zeal and ingenuity. Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (3d6 − 3)
Speed
30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 7 −2 −2
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 9 −1 −1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 8 −1 −1
Wis 7 −2 −2
Cha 8 −1 −1
Gear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Mage Mages are accomplished spellcasters whose lives have been shaped by magic. They can use their powers to defend or dominate other creatures, or they could focus on magical research and unlocking
mystical secrets. Mage Medium or Small Humanoid (Wizard), Neutral
AC 15 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 81 (18d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 9 −1 −1
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Young White Dragon Young white dragons defend their hunting grounds from rivals. In some cases, kobolds and groups of humanoids might offer food and treasure to young white dragons, attempting to
20 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 18 +4 +4
Dex 10 +0 +3
Con 18 +4 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 6 −2 2
Wis 11 +0 +3
Cha
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Kobold Warrior Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. To avoid danger, they frequently employ haphazard traps. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (3d6 − 3)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 7 −2 −2
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 9 −1 −1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 8 −1 −1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
undead Your piety score to Nylea decreases if you diminish Nylea’s influence in the world, fail to defend nature, or offend her sensibilities through acts such as these: Killing an animal for any reason
, plants, and the natural world. Nylea’s Favor Nylea chooses champions who will tirelessly defend the natural world, regardless of their mortal ties and associations. She cares more for consistency of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
The Mummy Reanimates To...
1 Defend a holy site it was created to protect.
2 Obey the summons of a mummy lord.
3 Oppose an enemy who has returned to life.
4 Protect its
anyone who sets eyes on it.
Brian Valeza
Mummy Medium or Small Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 11 Initiative −1 (9)
HP 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 20 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Commands To... 1 Carry its master’s palanquin through the air. 2 Defend a remarkable treasure or piece of armor by incorporating the item into its being. 3 Imitate a dead or imprisoned hero by using
Construct, Neutral
AC 20 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 30 ft. (hover)
Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 13 +1 +1 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod Save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
protective of their forest homes. If roused to anger, treants can animate trees to aid them. Treants defend and are shaped by secrets of the forest. Roll on or choose a result from the Treant Secrets
and holds the bones of the arsonist who started it in a hollow. Treant Huge Plant, Chaotic Good
AC 16 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 138 (12d12 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 23 +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, Chaotic Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +7 (17)
HP 82 (15d8 + 15)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 12 +1 +1
Dex 18 +4 +7
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
spirits that died with violent work left undone. Scarecrows might serve those who created them or might defend a place, family, or community from threats—whether physical or to their way of life.
Although
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
vulnerabilities of a legendary monster. Guardian Naga Large Celestial, Lawful Good
AC 18 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 136 (16d10 + 48)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 19 +4 +4 Dex 18 +4 +8 Con 16 +3 +7 Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +7 Wis 19 +4 +8 Cha 18 +4 +8
Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Religion +11
Immunities Poison; Charmed, Paralyzed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
faded.
4 An explorer transformed and compelled to defend a cursed ruin.
5 A vain noble whose magical attempt to gain eternal beauty backfired.
6 The victim of a bite from a magical
serpent or reptilian god in disguise.
Aaron J. riley
Medusa Medium Monstrosity, Lawful Evil
AC 15 Initiative +6 (16)
HP 127 (17d8 + 51)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Clay Golem Follows Orders To...
1 Block the path of anyone who enters a site with a weapon drawn.
2 Defend any member of their creator’s family or community who is threatened in its
)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 20 +5 +5
Dex 9 −1 −1
Con 18 +4 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 3 −4 −4
Wis 8 −1 −1
Cha 1 −5 −5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Adult Bronze Dragon Matt Stewart An adult bronze dragon defends the deep from a ravenous giant shark Adult bronze dragons often dwell near places they defend or where they help others work toward
+ 102)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 25 +7 +7
Dex 10 +0 +5
Con 23 +6 +6
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +3
Wis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
seas to those who defend the marids’ watery realms or who offer them pleasing gifts. Marids appreciate rare aquatic treasures, such as colorful pearls, shell instruments, or delicacies from distant seas
ft., Swim 90 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 22 +6 +6
Dex 12 +1 +5
Con 26 +8 +8
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +4
Wis 17 +3 +3
Cha 18 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient silver dragons pursue world-wide change. They defend their communities and allies, encouraging them to perform deeds worthy of legend. Some set their sights on other
)
HP 468 (24d20 + 216)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 30 +10 +10
Dex 10 +0 +7
Con 29 +9 +9
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
crescent moon, seasons, or momentous events. Weretigers often view their abilities as a blessing or a family honor, and they use their shape-shifting abilities to defend something with historic
Monstrosity (Lycanthrope), Neutral
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 30 ft., 40 ft. (tiger form only)
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 15 +2 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
AC 14 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 17 +3 +3 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con 14 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 1 −5 −5 Wis 13 +1 +1
with magic. While they prefer to let magical servants or other yugoloths do their fighting for them, arcanaloths can defend themselves with arcane might, banishing opponents into the pages of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the orders of diabolical generals as they defend infernal realms, invade Material Plane worlds, and clash against demons in planes-spanning conflicts. Left to their own devices, bearded devils
or magically healed. Yongjae Choi Bearded Devil Medium Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
AC 13 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3 +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Some of the god’s most devout followers work as architects, artists, or philosophers, all striving to serve the public good. Ephara’s Favor Ephara seeks champions who will defend her cities fiercely
internal. (Any)
Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Ephara when you expand the god’s influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these: Defending a city from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
subraces in the Player’s Handbook include an ability score increase, a weapon training feature, and two or three additional traits. Given the story of the eladrin and their magical nature, an increase to an
misty step is a 2nd-level spell, this ability is potent enough that the subrace doesn’t need additional traits. This leaves us with the following features for the eladrin subrace: Ability Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
mince words: “A dangerous army is headed for Vogler. The Ironclad Regiment will do what it can to defend Vogler, but we must be ready to flee.”
Following the mayor’s report, the locals stand in
: Cudgel has directed the Ironclad Regiment to hold a position north of the village. The mercenaries believe they can, for a time, defend against a larger force. She hopes they won’t have to fight. With
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
field to score a point. Participants can use magic or physical means to steal their opponents’ mascot and defend their own, but they can’t damage any participants, the mascots, the audience, or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
ft., Fly 60 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
STR 14 +2 +2
DEX 13 +1 +1
CON 13 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
INT 2 −4 −4
WIS 10 +0 +0
CHA 3 −4 −4
) This polished obsidian horse can become a Nightmare for up to 24 hours. The nightmare fights only to defend itself. Once it has been used, it can’t be used again until 5 days have passed. The figurine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 18 or higher notice hints of figures wearing red-and-black clothing among the tree branches ahead in area P2. These are Dragon Army soldiers
, prepared to ambush the characters. Characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher aren’t surprised when Jamir attacks. If reduced to 20 hit points or fewer, he uses plane shift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
days have passed.
Giant Fly Large Beast, Unaligned
AC 11 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 60 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
STR 14 +2 +2
DEX 13 +1 +1
CON 13 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
INT 2 −4 −4
WIS 10 +0 +0
CHA 3 −4 −4
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages None
CR 0 (XP 0; PB
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
first orders the girallons to attack. As needed, he then uses his Charm action to force a character or Pentival to defend him. Due to his fanatic devotion, Phenex does not use his Etherealness action
join the ceremony. Any character who does so takes up the chant, and has their Constitution score reduced by 1 each round on initiative count 0. A character reduced to 0 hit points while under this