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Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

within 1 mile of the lair. Looming Shadows. Shadows within 1 mile of the lair seem to move as if alive. Any creature (excluding the vampire and its allies) that finishes a Short Rest while within 1

mile of the lair must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or gain no benefit from that rest. Mists. The area within 1 mile of the lair is Lightly Obscured by a persistent, creeping fog. The vampire

Constructed Commoner

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

their true nature, as each construct is shielded by a spell that makes it seem nonmagical. Though these constructed villagers can physically interact with the environment around them and hold lengthy

Unusual Nature. The commoner doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep, and it gains no benefit from finishing a short or long rest. When it drops to 0 hit points, it becomes a lifeless

Altisaur

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

creates gullies where its tail drags along the ground. Clouds often seem to gather around its head, which can reach as high as 150 feet off the ground. Dinosaurs When Annam’s children first

their being and manifests in colorful, scar-like lines on their towering bodies. Some of these ancient dinosaurs persist in timeless jungles, hidden enclaves, and other lands untouched by the rest of the world.

Kraken Priest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Short or Long Rest). A kraken speaks through the priest with a thunderous voice audible within 300 feet. Creatures of the priest’s choice that can hear the kraken’s words (which are spoken

turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.A kraken can seem godlike to folk who have faced its fury. Those who mistake its might for divine power and those who seek to appease the monster through

Vampire Spawn Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.A Vampire’s Lair A vampire chooses a

of the lair seem abnormally gaunt and sometimes move as though alive. A creeping fog clings to the ground within 500 feet of the vampire’s lair. The fog occasionally takes eerie forms, such as

Flail Snail

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Scintillating Shell (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The snail’s shell emits dazzling, colored light until the end of the snail’s next turn

earth that is prized for its multihued shell. It may seem harmless, but if a creature big enough to be a threat approaches too close, the snail flashes a scintillating light and attacks with its mace

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain

twisted and thorny. Shadows cast within 500 feet of the lair seem abnormally gaunt and sometimes move as though alive. A creeping fog clings to the ground within 500 feet of the vampire's lair. The fog

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises

stems and branches become twisted and thorny. Shadows cast within 500 feet of the lair seem abnormally gaunt and sometimes move as though alive. A creeping fog clings to the ground within 500 feet of the

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target

of the lair seem abnormally gaunt and sometimes move as though alive. A creeping fog clings to the ground within 500 feet of the vampire’s lair. The fog occasionally takes eerie forms, such as

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and

. Shadows cast within 500 feet of the lair seem abnormally gaunt and sometimes move as though alive. A creeping fog clings to the ground within 500 feet of the vampire's lair. The fog occasionally takes

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the group’s needs, but the effect each action will have on the forest and the rest of the natural world. Firbolg tribes would rather go hungry than strain the land during a famine. Hidden

tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

against those who have disrespected him. Expert Tunnelers Kobolds are naturally skilled at tunneling. Similar to dwarves, they seem to have a near-instinctive sense of what sections of stone or

the hatchery. If a particularly important or respected member of a tribe dies, the hatchery is closely monitored. The next egg laid is immediately separated from the rest and carefully protected. Once

Constructed Commoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

their true nature, as each construct is shielded by a spell that makes it seem nonmagical. Though these constructed villagers can physically interact with the environment around them and hold lengthy

Constructed Commoners To populate the demiplane without endangering any innocents, the Harpers created constructs out of wooden mannequins to act as villagers (see the accompanying stat block). Magic

Viktal and the Tithe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Mother’s Minders and other locals engaging in unsettling behavior. The villagers are curious about strangers, and eventually someone invites the outsiders to the Fisher’s Rest for a free meal and to

that the daily life and traditions of the villagers conceal horrible secrets. What starts as glimpses of strange behaviors or rustic decorations culminates in learning the village’s secrets firsthand

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Vogler’s refugees arriving near the city. Once the characters ensure the villagers’ safety, encourage them to follow Darrett Highwater’s lead by joining—or at least collaborating with—Kalaman’s military

. The military provides the support and direction necessary to face the Red Dragon Army and its supernatural allies for the rest of the adventure.

Viktal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

equally. The cheery villagers welcome visitors, showing eager interest in their stories and lodging them free of charge at the village inn, the Fisher’s Rest. Visitors are welcome to stay for as long as they like, especially as one of the seasonal Tithe festivals approaches.

Chapter 8: The Village of Krezk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

there is no escaping the vampire. In fact, the villagers are so terrified of Strahd and his wolves that they never venture away from the village. Within their walls, they grow trees that provide ample

failed to overthrow Strahd, the abbey became a fortress closed off from the rest of the world. Strahd ruthlessly preyed on the fears of the clerics and nuns holed up inside, but ultimately it was their

The Final Boat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

, she sent Jeyev to warn the villagers. Witness. If the characters already know about Becklin’s defeat, Jeyev was separated from the rest of Vogler’s defenders, knows specifics of her last battle, and

The Final Boat Most of the draconians remaining in Vogler focus on looting the village, giving the villagers enough time to evacuate. At the end of the pier, only Mayor Raven, Darrett, and a few

5. Village Well and Square

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, cold, and pure. Five human guards loyal to the Cult of the Dragon keep an eye out here at all times, making sure that villagers do as they are told. If the guards are confronted, one runs to fetch

Captain Othelstan as the villagers flee. Only the wheelwright Gundalin sticks around to watch, and even he does so from behind a heavy wooden oxcart. TIMING THE DEPARTURE How long can the characters

5. Village Well and Square

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

pure. Five human guards loyal to the Cult of the Dragon keep an eye out here at all times, making sure that villagers do as they are told. If the guards are confronted, one runs to fetch Captain

Othelstan as the villagers flee. Only the wheelwright Gundalin sticks around to watch, and even he does so from behind a heavy wooden oxcart. Timing the Departure How long can the characters dawdle? The

Back in Vogler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Back in Vogler After returning to Vogler, Mayor Raven, Cudgel, and Becklin ask the characters to join them at the Brass Crab as Darrett and other villagers tend to the wounded. The Kingfisher

trusted villagers to tend to the wounded and to recover the bodies of those murdered at High Hill. Raven wants to understand why the Ironclad Regiment attacked. Clearly Cudgel was betrayed, but why? The

Locations in Wisteria Vale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Locations in Wisteria Vale In an attempt to make the demiplane as comforting and familiar as possible for Quill, the Harpers designed it to resemble his hometown, down to the buildings, the villagers

ancient forest with well-worn trails, old-growth trees, and a supply of wild game such as deer, boar, and rabbits. The villagers supplement their crops with occasional hunts in the forest, especially

Dragon, Faerie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

during the party’s next short or long rest. If the characters are not angered by this trickery, the dragon appears and truthfully answers three of their questions before bidding the party farewell

. If the characters seem dour or mean, or if the faerie dragon’s pranks sour them, it flutters off without providing any sort of aid. The faerie dragon visited Omu recently and knows about the evil

A Day in Neverlight Grove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

defenses. After their labors, they spend eight hours in telepathic communion with each other in what they call “melding.” They then rest for eight hours before starting the cycle anew. Many of the myconids

in the grove are more extroverted than might be expected of their normally shy species. Characters who communicate with the myconids by way of their rapport spores note that the creatures seem to be

Vampire Lairs

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

smaller Beasts have the Charmed condition while within 1 mile of the lair. Looming Shadows. Shadows within 1 mile of the lair seem to move as if alive. Any creature (excluding the vampire and its allies

) that finishes a Short Rest while within 1 mile of the lair must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or gain no benefit from that rest. Mists. The area within 1 mile of the lair is Lightly Obscured

Entering the Village

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Entering the Village As the characters progress into the village, read the following: In the distance, a slender figure tends to the wounded villagers, who respond with heartfelt gratitude. As the

thanks for dealing with the bounty hunters, Rufina invites the characters to the tavern for refreshments and rest, and happily helps acquaint the characters with the area. Rufina Formerly a human, Rufina

Firbolg Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

detect magic and disguise self spells with this trait. When you use this version of disguise self, you can seem up to 3 feet shorter or taller. Once you cast either of these spells with this trait, you

can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast these spells using any spell slots you have. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these

Horror in Tepest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Horror in Tepest Adventures in Tepest often include the following elements. Strangeness in Viktal The locals seem welcoming and vigorous in their worship of the nature deity, Mother. The village

leader, Wyan, guides them in their faith, assisted by elders called Mother’s Minders—all of whom are missing their left eye. Residents invite visitors to stay at the village’s only inn, the Fisher’s Rest

Chapter 3: When Home Burns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

characters arrive, the people of Vogler are concerned with two things: kicking off the annual Kingfisher Festival and putting a local hero to rest. Before running this chapter, make sure each character has

a reason for attending the funeral of Ispin Greenshield and experienced a fateful event during their journey to Vogler, as detailed in chapter 2. Draconians spy on the unsuspecting villagers of Vogler

The Village

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

the center of the village is slightly larger than the others, and is home to the Ice Hunter chieftain, Barking Seal. A yurt standing apart from the rest of the shelters is home to the shaman

. The only artificial heat comes from lamps and tiny stoves burning whale oil. The villagers live on fish, whale meat, and seal meat, eaten raw or dried on racks scattered around the village. With a

The Village

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

near the center of the village is slightly larger than the others, and is home to the Ice Hunter chieftain, Barking Seal. A yurt standing apart from the rest of the shelters is home to the shaman

burn. The only artificial heat comes from lamps and tiny stoves burning whale oil. The villagers live on fish, whale meat, and seal meat, eaten raw or dried on racks scattered around the village. With a

Firbolg Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Once you cast either spell, you can’t cast it again with this trait until you finish a short or long rest. When you use this version of disguise self, you can seem up to 3 feet shorter than normal

force someone to make a saving throw. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying

Missions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

town is spent tending gear, bandaging minor wounds, patrolling the keep’s walls, briefing Nighthill on the situation, and other mundane tasks. If characters take a short rest, they can’t undertake any

encircling groups of guards, but they haven’t organized an attack. Nighthill thinks the raiders don’t intend to attack the keep; they seem interested only in loot. The real danger is to the town and to those

Playing the Same Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

approach revises the effect of the Void card; the character loses their soul but not their capacity to think and act. At first, the effects of the card might seem minor, and it might not be clear exactly

) checks. Any effects that perceive, affect, or manipulate a creature’s soul that are used on the character fail automatically. Deteriorating Vessel Whenever the soulless character finishes a long rest

Pious

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

finish a long rest. Religious Study. You have advantage on any Intelligence (Religion) check pertaining to your chosen god. Starting Piety. You begin with a piety score of 3 with your chosen god. Pious

me. 3 I’m deeply jealous of my god’s oracles, who seem to have a more intimate relationship with my god than I can ever hope to attain. 4 I dream of one day entering Nyx and being granted

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