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Anvilwrought Raptor

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters.The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal

. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the anvilwrought senses, as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. Fire, Poison

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

heart of a mind flayer colony. The brain dwells in a dimly glowing brine pool filled with brackish water infused with its vital fluids and psionic energy. An elder brain’s ambitions are always

tempered by its relative immobility. Although its telepathic senses can reach for miles, moving anywhere is always a dangerous proposition. If forced outside its brine pool, an elder brain swiftly expires

Alustriel Silverhand

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

are to spread kindness, reward virtue, and promote a culture of compassion throughout the multiverse. She is good at building alliances and quick to intervene when she senses a threat to the forces of

Alustriel and her deeds better known than in the Silver Marches and its capital, Silverymoon. Alustriel ruled Silverymoon for centuries, once disguised as a wizard named Elué Dualen and then later

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

trait and establishes a psychic link with that creature. Until the psychic link ends, the elder brain can perceive everything the target senses. The target becomes aware that something is linked to its

of a mind flayer colony. The creature dwells in a dimly glowing brine pool, filled with foul and brackish water infused with the elder brain’s vital fluids and with psionic energy. Lair

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

dare to challenge them. Wielding the power of rune magic in addition to the innate magic that courses through them, these storm giants are highly respected. If any giant can draw Annam’s attention to

the world, it would likely be a tempest caller. Tempest callers implant crystal balls inscribed with the storm rune into their foreheads or eye sockets, allowing them to see through magical deception

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Frost Giant Ice Shaper Frost giants who master rune magic are known as ice shapers, and their sheer power typically contributes to a meteoric rise in the giants’ ordning. Many of them end up as jarls

) INT 11 (+0) WIS 19 (+4) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Str +12, Con +11, Wis +10, Cha +9 Skills Athletics +12, Perception +10 Damage Immunities cold Senses passive Perception 20

Feeder Trenches Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

their bolstering rune here. Bashudu is irate at the betrayal but has lost too much of its vital essence to Naruv’s ritual. Bashudu dies a few minutes after meeting the characters. If the characters

flayer fanatics traded some of their most degenerate mind flayers to Naruv in exchange for a well-guarded place to scribe their bolstering rune. The characters can access the Feeder Trenches from area X4

The Golden Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

can provide unexpected help. For instance, if the characters lack vital information needed for a heist, their handler might share a recent discovery. If the characters need special equipment, their

the players to determine what heroic or impressive deeds their characters performed in their backstories to gain the attention of the Golden Vault. Then improvise a roleplaying scene in which the characters meet their Golden Vault handler.

Hill Giant Avalancher

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Throws Str +9, Con +8, Wis +8 Skills Nature +7, Perception +8 Senses passive Perception 18 Languages Common, Giant Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Hill Rune. The giant has a

Hill Giant Avalancher Hill giants who master rune magic discover a close connection to the natural forces of earth and stone. Their magic, combined with their size and strength, helps them quickly

Stone Giant Rockspeaker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Stone Giant Rockspeaker Stone giants practice rune magic more than other giants do, perhaps because of these giants’ interest in and aptitude for carving stone. Stone giants who combine this magic

, History +9, Perception +7 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Giant, Terran Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the giant

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

Fire Giant Forgecaller A fire giant who masters traditional rune magic can control the heat of a volcanic environment and conjure raw elemental energy of fire and magma. In a fire giant community

, Perception +11 Damage Immunities fire Senses passive Perception 21 Languages Common, Giant Challenge 18 (20,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the giant fails a

Death Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

and the Material Plane for souls that might please their divine queen. Most giants know better than to make regular use of the death rune. —Diancastra “Know better”? Perhaps, but there’s no

Throws Con +9, Int +8, Wis +7, Cha +7 Skills Arcana +8, History +8, Perception +7, Stealth +6 Damage Immunities necrotic Condition Immunities frightened Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive

Fire Giant Forgecaller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Fire Giant Forgecaller A fire giant who masters traditional rune magic can control the heat of a volcanic environment and conjure raw elemental energy of fire and magma. In a fire giant community

, Perception +11 Damage Immunities fire Senses passive Perception 21 Languages Common, Giant Challenge 18 (20,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the giant fails a

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

22 (+6) INT 19 (+4) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 22 (+6) Saving Throws Con +12, Int +10, Wis +9, Cha +12 Skills Deception +18, Insight +9, Perception +9 Damage Immunities thunder Senses

truesight 30 ft. (requires Cloud Rune), passive Perception 19 Languages Common, Giant Challenge 19 (22,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Cloud Rune. The giant has a cloud rune inscribed on a mask in its

Fomorians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Giant, Undercommon Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Blood Rune. The fomorian has a blood rune inscribed on an effigy or some

17 (+3) CHA 6 (−2) Skills Perception +7, Stealth +6 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Giant, Undercommon Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, the kobolds are usually put to work enlarging their masters’ living area and protecting vital areas of the lair with traps and other defenses. Some human communities hire kobolds to dig their

at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged

Ssurran Defiler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Ssurran Defiler Ssurran defilers can lay waste to the plant life around them and draw vital energy at the same time from other creatures that are caught in the area. Ssurran Defiler Medium

) INT 15 (+2) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 7 (−2) Saving Throws Con +5, Int +4 Skills Arcana +4, Perception +4, Stealth +3, Survival +4 Damage Resistances necrotic Senses passive

Example Complex Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

rising back up to the ceiling in the next 50 feet, and a rune of fear in its final 30 feet. Whirling Blades (Initiative 20). The blades attack each creature in the first 80 feet of the hallway, with a

prone. Rune of Fear (Initiative 10). Each creature in the 30-foot-long area beyond the Crushing Pillars must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the creature becomes frightened by

Nupperibo

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

a vital passage or an entire valley. Clouds of stinging insects, stirges, and other vermin surround them in a terrifying, reeking sheath that torments any non-devil that draws near. Hunger Unending

. A nupperibo knows nothing but the hunger that propels it on a blind quest for anything to devour. Once it senses a potential meal, it pursues that prey tirelessly until the food is consumed, the

Daughters of Sora Kell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

themselves. Even though she is immortal, there have been no new legends of her deeds since the advent of Galifar, but that’s when her daughters rose to infamy. All three of the Daughters of Sora Kell

her answers are often cryptic, even when dealing with her sisters; she might give vital advice even to her enemies. There is little that can be hidden from Sora Teraza, but the question is always

Pirate Captain

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

characters to terrorize their foes, ensure the obedience of their crews, and attract followers to their banner. Many have colorful nicknames inspired by signature traits and deeds. Pirate Captain Medium

+0 +0 Wis 14 +2 +5 Cha 17 +3 +6 Skills Acrobatics +7, Perception +5 Gear Pistol, Rapier Senses Passive Perception 15 Languages Common plus one other language CR 6 (XP

Inquisitive

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

deeds of other creatures to determine their true intent. You excel at defeating creatures that hide among and prey upon ordinary folk, and your mastery of lore and your keen deductions make you well

at 13th level, your senses are almost impossible to foil. As an action, you sense the presence of illusions, shapechangers not in their original form, and other magic designed to deceive the senses

Githyanki Dracomancer

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

Githyanki Dracomancer One of Gith’s last deeds was to forge an alliance between the githyanki and the dragon god Tiamat. Ever since, the Dragon Queen’s red dragon consort, Ephelomon, and his kind

Mod Save Int 20 +5 +10 Wis 16 +3 +8 Cha 18 +4 +4 Skills Arcana +10, Perception +8 Senses Blindsight 30 ft.; Passive Perception 18 Languages Common, Draconic, Gith

Archpriest

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

spiritual journeys and seek to transcend mortal concerns. Shining One, light my hours. Enkindle my soul, and inspire my deeds. Chase the shadows from my path, and let me walk in your brilliance. —Morning

Senses Passive Perception 19 Languages Common plus two other languages CR 12 (XP 8,400; PB +4) Actions Multiattack. The archpriest makes three Radiant Burst attacks. Radiant Burst. Melee or

Swarm of Rot Grubs

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

that disturbs them. After burrowing into a creature, rot grubs instinctively chew their way toward vital parts. Rot grubs recoil from flames, and fire is the main weapon against rot grubs once they’re

piercing, slashing Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 6 Languages — Challenge 1/2 (100 XP

Vampiric Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

attacks Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages

— Challenge 3 (700 XP) Blood Sense. The vampiric mist can sense living creatures that have blood or similar vital fluids in a radius of 60 feet. Forbiddance. The vampiric mist can’t enter a

Red Slaad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, lightning, thunder Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Slaad, telepathy 60 ft. Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Magic Resistance. The slaad has advantage on saving throws against spells

, its speed is halved, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing

19. Steering Tower

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

around the castle abate over a period of 1 minute. During this time, the storm rune cannot be reactivated. Cast Off. The castle is no longer anchored. Drift. The castle drifts on the wind

gently clockwise, completing one full rotation in 1 minute. Storm. The clouds around the castle darken and churn, becoming rumbling thunderclouds over a period of 1 minute. Until then, the calm rune

17. Battlefield Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

to 0 hit points during this fight immediately come to their senses and take 22 (4d10) psychic damage from the shock of their illusory demise. Unlike any damage sustained in the battle, this psychic

Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 25b on level 10, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

Loremonger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

records all lore relevant to its operation, including tracking the economic, technical, and arcane methods by which the franchise can be improved. A loremonger records the deeds and history of the franchise

important lore gained during the characters’ travels, and reporting on competitors’ goals and methods. Noteworthy Loremongers: Mabannok Kovri Essential Functions: Record names, dates, and vital

Speaker Devil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

secrets of creatures they then compel to perform wicked deeds. Despite their large tongues, speaker devils speak with clear and pleasing voices. Among the ranks of the Nine Hells, they are known as

+10 Wis 18 +4 +8 Cha 17 +3 +7 Skills Arcana +10, History +10, Perception +8 Resistances Cold Immunities Fire, Poison; Poisoned Senses Darkvision 120 ft. (unimpeded by magical

Shambling Mound

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

shambling mound’s origins and features. Shambling Mound Cultivation 1d6 The Shambling Mound Is... 1 Covered in vibrant alien or Feywild blooms. 2 Hauling a rune-etched menhir in its torso. 3 Infested

5 −3 −3 Skills Stealth +3 Resistances Cold, Fire Immunities Lightning; Deafened, Exhaustion Senses Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages None CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3

19. Steering Tower

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

around the castle abate over a period of 1 minute. During this time, the storm rune cannot be reactivated. Cast Off. The castle is no longer anchored. Drift. The castle drifts on the wind

clockwise, completing one full rotation in 1 minute. Storm. The clouds around the castle darken and churn, becoming rumbling thunderclouds over a period of 1 minute. Until then, the calm rune cannot

Eye of Fear and Flame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

the world of the living, commanding individuals to perform evil deeds of the undead’s choosing or be destroyed. If its commands are not obeyed, an eye of fear and flame throws back its hood to reveal

necrotic, psychic Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, stunned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages

Barbarian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

waiting for the order to go out and remove vital organs from another CEO. Corporate barbarians are the muscle behind the civil face of a franchise. It’s not that they enjoy losing their composure and

5 A gold belt buckle depicting the Dwarvish rune for chaos 6 A specially tailored belt pouch that you wear at the small of your back 7 Stylish mirrored spectacles 8 A specially

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