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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragonnels are distantly related to chromatic, gem, and metallic dragons and resemble them in basic form. Intelligent enough to understand speech but incapable of speaking themselves, they are
., fly 60 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
10 (0)
Skills Perception +3
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, manticores enjoy speaking with those they’re about to devour. Sometimes they make agreements with their prey. Roll on or choose a result from the Manticore Negotiations table to inspire what a
Con 17 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod Save Int 7 −2 −2 Wis 12 +1 +1 Cha 8 −1 −1
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Common
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragonnels Dragonnels are distantly related to chromatic and metallic dragons and resemble them in basic form. Intelligent enough to understand speech but incapable of speaking themselves, they are
Resistances fire
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages understands Common and Draconic but can’t speak
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Flyby. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
sharing its emotions, broadcasting its thoughts telepathically, or speaking aloud. You can choose how it communicates or roll on the Sentient Item’s Communication table. Senses. A sentient item can
perceive its surroundings out to a limited range. You can choose its senses or roll on the Sentient Item’s Senses table. Special Purpose. You can give a sentient item an objective it pursues, perhaps to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Berserk
regains all its hit points. If the golem’s creator is within 60 feet of the berserk golem, the creator can try to calm it by speaking firmly and persuasively. The golem must be able to hear its creator
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Vampiric Mist In a loose manner of speaking, the vampiric mist is the embodiment of the vampire’s hunger for blood. It exists only to seek out creatures and drain the life from them, and its
attacks
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
edicts, hurling bricks at troublemakers and subduing them by causing the streets to sprout grasping cobblestone hands. When dabus communicate, rather than speaking or signing words, they create esoteric
(+2)
CHA
14 (+2)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +4
Skills Insight +4, Perception +6
Condition Immunities exhaustion
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages understands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
know that the speaking softly part is entirely optional, contractually speaking. When your franchise needs firepower, you bring the damage and spread it in flashy, dramatic fashion. This works out
holdings to the ground. Illusion Success in business, as in combat, can often hinge on split-second decisions. As an illusionist, you have mastered the art of confounding the senses, leaving enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
roll and totaling the rest. Communication A sentient item has some ability to communicate, either by sharing its emotions, broadcasting its thoughts telepathically, or speaking aloud. You can choose
wields it. Senses With sentience comes awareness. A sentient item can perceive its surroundings out to a limited range. You can choose its senses or roll on the following table. d4 Senses 1 Hearing and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
communicate emotions. To be understood by most speaking creatures, he must “shout” a scent. Dragonbait’s known scents include: brimstone (confusion), roses (sadness), lemon (pleasure or joy), baked
)
Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +7
Skills Athletics +5, Medicine +6
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Divine Health. Dragonbait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Berserk. Whenever the golem starts its turn with
golem’s creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking firmly and persuasively. The golem must be able to hear its creator, who must take an action to make a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
something to gain, preferably treasure. Among the genies, dao are on speaking and trading terms with the efreet, but they have nothing but scorn for djinn and marids. Other races native to the Elemental Plane
(+2)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +5, Cha +6
Condition Immunities petrified
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Terran
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Earth Glide. The dao can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
spirit of Argynvost isn’t at rest and isn’t happy that the order has been reduced to such a state. If the characters petition the revenants for aid, Sir Godfrey (speaking in a scratchy voice) relates
unaware of the tarokka card reading, he somehow senses that he must perform one final task before his spirit can rest with Vladimir’s, and thus he agrees to help the characters face Strahd in Castle Ravenloft.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of writing 15 Tastes objects 16 Stands too close to others 17 Breathes loudly 18 Drools constantly 19 Mumbles when speaking 20 Hops from place to place Derro
Small humanoid (derro), chaotic evil
+4
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 7
Languages Dwarvish, Undercommon
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Magic Resistance. The derro has advantage on saving throws against spells and other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, frightened, prone
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 12
Languages Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP
The podling often reacts as if some unseen force is speaking to it, staring into the distance or nodding.
5 The podling often communicates to other podlings using Deep Speech.
6 The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
piles of dusty scrolls, Lorehold students—first as apprentices and then as pledgemages—study the magic of the past, searching for arcane artifacts and speaking with long-dead adventurers to uncover
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CON
13 (+1)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Con +3, Int +4
Skills History +6, Insight +3, Investigation +6
Senses passive Perception 11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
by merchants and other brave travelers. They typically make a cautious approach to stronger creatures, speaking in halting, croaking Undercommon to offer their services in return for fresh food, metal
Athletics +3, Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Undercommon
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Radiant Eyes. While its eyes are open, a blindheim projects bright light in a 60-foot cone and dim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, offering information in exchange for its freedom. The character with whom the sibriex is speaking telepathically can detect the insincerity of the sibriex’s offer with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Insight
, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 23
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
speaking of its own glorious rule and how the Soggy Court has become a mockery since its reign came to an end. In conversation, a head might share one or more of the following pieces of information
Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Aspect of Bahamut Objectively speaking, of all the dragons, Bahamut has made the best decisions. He is also the most handsome. And his hoard is gigantic-est.
-Fizban
Known as the Platinum Dragon
, lightning, radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, stunned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
fountain, they see that Javenesh is speaking with a water weird submerged inside it. Unlike most water weirds, this creature, named Lothannep, can speak and understand Common. Lothannep lives in the
clearing, two giant elk burst out of the foliage. The giant elk are angry and confused, and they attack. If an elk is reduced to 20 hit points or fewer, it regains its senses and tries to flee. Mascot. Once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
1 Rotates head from side to side when listening or speaking
2 Tail writhes constantly in a snakelike fashion
3 Slowly and constantly fans wings
4 Lowers head to speak eye-to
-eye to smaller creatures—unless angry
5 Uses Draconic words and phrases even when speaking other languages
6 Punctuates speech with bestial sounds—growls, roars, croaks, chirps, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
their victims approach, the devilkins swoop down upon them to lash them with their long, barbed tails. Their horrid shrieking overwhelms a creature’s senses, inspiring a combination of panic, sensory
ft.
STR
4(−3)
DEX
16(+3)
CON
13(+1)
INT
5(−3)
WIS
8(−1)
CHA
11(+0)
Senses darkvision 30ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Sylvan
Challenge 1 (200
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
9 (−1)
Skills Intimidation +1, Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP
, Religion +3, Persuasion +5
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Terran
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(–2)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Displacement. The displacer beast projects a magical illusion that makes it appear
several years older and wiser than they look. The magic of the Feywild has kept them young. Speaking to the Getaway Gang about Loomlurch yields the following information: A squad of tin soldiers defends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
)
Skills Perception +9, Insight +9, Religion +8
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., truesight 30 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages all
speaking with its occupant. Many of those who do end up pledging service to the creature. They study under its tutelage in its lair and serve as its agents in the world. These followers might travel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
themselves worthy of speaking with its occupant. Many who seek a ki-rin’s guidance end up pledging service to the creature. They study as monks under its tutelage and serve as its agents in the world. The
)
INT
19(+4)
WIS
20(+5)
CHA
20(+5)
Skills Perception +9, Insight +9, Religion +8
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses blindsight 30 ft
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
this property once.
Your senses diminish as if the world were faded around you, imposing disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks.
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While you take a short rest, the area within 50 feet of
and understand all the languages commonly spoken within 1 mile of you, as determined by the DM.
While speaking, you occasionally use nonsense words, imposing disadvantage on Charisma checks.
70
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
result, the character senses that something is off about Pekoe but can’t tell what. The doppelganger tries to acquire some cold weather clothing and remains with the party until it reaches Ten-Towns
appendix C) is here, he is kneeling before the statue and calling on Deep Duerra (speaking in Dwarvish) to grant him the power to conquer his foes. Describe him as a soot-stained, gray-bearded duergar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
mottled with patches of brilliant blue, and matching blue eyes.
Quote: “Academy accounts payable, Sor’kur speaking, please hold.”
Bridge Quarters Security Level: Gold (Bridge Rank) Only These opulent
words, an officer in uniform can create a variety of simulations within any one of these chambers, filling it with an illusory scene that affects the five senses. Boatswain Tarto is present here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, which is kept in the aviary (area P20). To free a creature frozen in time, one must touch it with a unicorn horn while speaking the creature’s true name. (Thinnings knows that “Zybilna” is not
or similar magic opens the windows, as does speaking the command word “canzus” within 10 feet of them. Only Zybilna and her quasit, Iggrik, know the command word. P21. Records Room The door to this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
described in Appendix C. Thavius has been speaking to Gargauth, the fiend imprisoned in the shield, and has concluded that the shield is responsible for much of the rampant avarice and malice in Baldur’s
it needs the characters’ help to get there. Gargauth senses the presence of the characters when they enter the room and telepathically contacts one of them at random. Referring to itself as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
.) The third goat says, “The fool’s scepter is the key.” (This statement refers to the scepter that belongs to Stagefright the goblin, which can be used to open the stone door to area M17.) After speaking
doesn’t know what else to do can use an action to make a DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, the character senses a correlation between Feenia’s foul mood and the strength of the wind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
their rebellion against Ozzadraz. Touching either sarcophagus casts the Speak with Dead spell, targeting the corpse within. The carved face on the sarcophagus animates as if it were the speaking
from it in every direction. Constant chaotic motion and noise assail your senses.
The githyanki exiles used this simulation to practice the combat skills needed to battle githzerai on the Plane of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and each other, speaking through the barriers so as to maintain anonymity. Also popular are schools like the Lamp of Learning and the Verdashir Academy (also known as the Dervish Academy), which train
)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Wis +2
Skills Acrobatics +6, Athletics +4, Deception +4, Perception +2, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +6
Senses