sound standing adventurers

Illusionist Wizard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, mage armor, major image, phantasmal force, phantom steed (as an action)Illusionists twist light, sound, and even thought to create illusory effects. Some illusionists are delightful entertainers

makes the illusionist appear to be standing in a place a few inches from its actual location, causing any creature to have disadvantage on attack rolls against the illusionist. The effect lasts for 1

Dragonflesh Grafter

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

a hulking fusion of draconic and bipedal characteristics, standing between 8 and 12 feet tall. As its original nature wanes, its draconic powers grow, giving it a thick layer of dragon scale armor

collect dragon parts—scales, teeth, skin, flesh, wings, and bones—that they scavenge from around dragon lairs, take from dragon corpses, or buy from merchants and adventurers. They stitch on

Mongrelfolk

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Climb. The mongrelfolk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.18–19: Standing Leap. The mongrelfolk’s long jump is up to 20

forms results in its having a slow, awkward gait. Sound Mimicry. Mongrelfolk have misshapen mouths and vocal cords. They speak fragmented Common mixed with various animal cries and nonsense. They

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

passages, spitting oaths of vengeance against Asmodeus and hatching schemes to reclaim his standing from Levistus. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Geryon can take one of the

–6). As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can roll a d10 and subtract the number rolled from the damage. Geryon (Variant);VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN Geryon can have an action that

Riffler

Monsters The Book of Many Things

dangerously curious spirits manifested as physical beings when the Deck of Many Things was shuffled for the first time. The rifflers were so enraptured with the soft sound made by the whispering cards

as likely to give a deck to adventurers in dire need as they are to wrest cards from an innocent person by any means necessary. Both the Solar Bastion (see chapter 10) and the Grim Harrow (see chapter

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature

. 3 I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses? 4 Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day. 5 No

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing and carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see. Sound the Horn (1/Day). Geryon blows his horn, which causes 5d4;{"diceNotation":"5d4

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sound the Horn"} minotaur;minotaurs (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces of his choice within 600 feet of him. The minotaurs roll initiative when they

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

groups of adventurers try to gain decisive control of just a small section of Undermountain’s halls, Halaster constantly alters the dungeon’s perils to thwart them. Halaster’s true

effect is triggered, as though Halaster had cast minor illusion in an area. Common illusions include the echo of rattling chains, the distant sound of explosive spells being cast, a dusty cloak or a rusty

Sapphire Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22

call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call by amassing powerful arms and armor. 3 I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try

Young Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 30-foot cone. Each creature

by amassing powerful arms and armor. 3 I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses? 4 Give me a storied helmet or scimitar

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 44 (8d10

adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses? 4 Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day. 5 No creature can outsmart my defenses—if

Tromokratis

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

to assert its claim. Often, before a journey, sailors blow conch-shell horns in the belief that the sound will soothe nearby krakens. The Horn of Humenades. Legend speaks of a magic horn that the

buried it under a stone near the palace of Erebos. Tromokratis as a Mythic Encounter Tromokratis numbers among the most powerful creatures a group of adventurers might face. If you wish to make an

Geryon Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

and minotaur slaves he took from Baphomet, raging against Asmodeus's betrayal while spitting oaths of vengeance and hatching mad schemes to reclaim his standing from Levistus. Lair Actions. On

. If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN Geryon can have an action that allows him to summon enslaved

Geryon (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

see. Sound the Horn (1/Day). As an action Geryon blows his horn, which causes 5d4;{"diceNotation":"5d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sound the Horn"} minotaur;minotaurs to appear in unoccupied spaces

took from Baphomet, raging against Asmodeus's betrayal while spitting oaths of vengeance and hatching mad schemes to reclaim his standing from Levistus. Lair Actions. On initiative count 20 (losing

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

sound they hear, from a halfling’s voice to the noise of rocks clattering down a hillside. However, kenku cannot create new sounds and can communicate only by using sounds they have heard

. Most kenku use a combination of overheard phrases and sound effects to convey their ideas and thoughts. By the same token, kenku have no ability to invent new ideas or create new things. Kenku can

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Flint squinted into the setting sun. He thought he saw the figure of a man striding up the path. Standing, Flint drew back into the shadow of a tall pine to see better. The man’s walk was

, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in

Celebrity Adventurer's Scion

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

parent, and when they were around, it was all about them and tales of slaying this demon or vanquishing that dragon. All too often, you’d be woken out of a sound sleep by someone standing outside

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

that, avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife

Curious Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers

Z2. Guard Post

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

Z2. Guard Post Here, the cave splits to the left and right. Standing on a five-foot-high ledge between the divide are two feral-looking women wearing shredded clothing and clutching spears. Aziana

and Davanka, two werewolves in human form, stand guard on the ledge. They sound the alarm when they spot intruders. Any loud noise here can be heard throughout the den, bringing quick reinforcements from areas Z3 and Z5. The werewolves fight to the death.

General Features

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

General Features Ceilings. Chambers in the tower have 10-foot-high ceilings. Light. Areas 8 to 13 are brightly lit by narrow windows and magic lamps. Sound. The structure of the tower muffles sound

standing in the circle teleport to the area selected by the symbol. Teleport Symbols Symbol Destination Chair Audience chamber (area 8) Two Chairs* Audience chamber balconies Upside-down “L” Closed

General Features

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

General Features Ceilings. Chambers in the tower have 10-foot-high ceilings. Light. Areas 8 to area 13 are brightly lit by narrow windows and magic lamps. Sound. The structure of the tower muffles

sound between levels. Only the loudest shouting or noise can be heard on an adjacent level, and nothing short of an explosion or a thunderwave spell can be heard more than one level away. Teleport

Outside Castle Naerytar

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

whole site is swampy, and large pools of standing water dot the clearing. The castle was built on exposed bedrock, so its foundation is sound and mostly dry even a century after the flooding. Tangled

Outside Castle Naerytar

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

whole site is swampy, and large pools of standing water dot the clearing. The castle was built on exposed bedrock, so its foundation is sound and mostly dry even a century after the flooding. Tangled

Opening the Way

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

one of the characters to read aloud the “Rime of the Frostmaiden” (see appendix E). Reading the poem aloud while standing before the glacier has the following effect: As the last words of the poem

are spoken, a rumbling sound comes from deep within the glacier. The noise reaches a crescendo as the great wall of ice parts. Through the crack, you can see an opening that leads inside the glacier. Once the way is open, the party is free to descend into the newly formed tunnel (area H1).

Call for Aid

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

already scattered throughout the Misty Forest, he wants the adventurers to travel to one of the few dragon-raided settlements left standing in the aftermath — a village called Altand. If Delaan’s belief

Call for Aid Delaan Winterhound comes to the adventurers during the Council of Waterdeep or while they are returning to the city after completing another chapter. He speaks of the draconic incursions

6. Special Effects

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

hear rattling chains when they get to the fork in the tunnel. The sound clearly comes from the left passage. Further investigation reveals no source; the sound is one of Halaster’s illusory regional

mirror is one of Halaster’s gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: Speaking the proper command word while standing in front of the mirror opens the gate for 1 minute. Characters must be 11th level

Call for Aid

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

already scattered throughout the Misty Forest, he wants the adventurers to travel to one of the few dragon-raided settlements left standing in the aftermath—a village called Altand. If Delaan’s belief

Call for Aid Delaan Winterhound comes to the adventurers during the Council of Waterdeep or while they are returning to the city after completing another chapter. He speaks of the draconic incursions

To the Lighthouse

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

To the Lighthouse With the franchise headquarters in Phandalin secured and the rebuilding of Tresendar Manor underway, the adventurers have a clear path ahead of them to the Silent Sound lighthouse

directly to Silent Sound using the timepiece of travel. Either option is fine. With an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign often involving access to crazy magic, don’t be afraid to let the characters

Kenku Adventurers

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

Kenku Adventurers Kenku adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and

daring than their fellows. Others strike out on their own in search of the secrets of flight, to master magic, or to uncover the secret of their curse and find a method to break it. Kenku adventurers

Approaching the Den

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Approaching the Den Adventurers can approach Grudd Haug from any direction. Those who come near the den without taking efforts to conceal themselves are spotted by the hobgoblins in the gong tower

(area 8), who ring the gong to sound the alarm. Characters stand a better chance of infiltrating the den if they approach cautiously, taking advantage of the terrain and using darkness, fog, camouflage

Adventurers and Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Adventurers and Organizations At the start of a campaign, backgrounds are a great way to connect adventurers to your world. As the game progresses, though, background ties often become less important

. Factions and organizations aimed at player characters are a way to keep higher-level adventurers connected to your world, providing ties to key NPCs and a clear agenda beyond individual gain. In the

Pandemonium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

to take shelter in places where the winds die down until they sound like distant cries of torment. The information above is available to the adventurers if they succeed at a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check. Two or more of them may confer to grant one of them Advantage on this check.

Planar Travel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Planar Travel When adventurers travel into other planes of existence, they are undertaking a legendary journey across the thresholds of existence to a mythic destination where they strive to complete

direct or indirect access to other planes of existence. Plane shift and gate can transport adventurers directly to any other plane of existence, with different degrees of precision. Etherealness allows

Flumph

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

to strangers. These tentacled, telepathic creatures jet through the air in short bursts, venting gases with a sound that gives them their name. Rather than speaking, flumphs communicate

often encounter dangerous beings such as aboleths and mind flayers. While flumphs generally avoid combat, they often help adventurers in peril. Such help might be of doubtful use, but flumphs mean well

4: Smithy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

smoke and the sound of clanging metal fill this smithy. Lit by the orange glow of a forge, a dark-haired dwarf pounds a molten ingot at an anvil behind a low wooden counter. Sparks fly with every

the talking. Standoffish. Kalista is curt toward people she doesn’t know, especially adventurers. Stern. Kalista never cracks a smile. Rumors “Every now and then, adventurers return from the

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