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Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Malaxxix regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Fiendish Stride. Malaxxix moves up to its speed. This movement doesn

worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the yugoloth’s usual fury. Curse of Malaxxix A creature

Mounted Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

your move, you can mount a creature that is within 5 feet of you or dismount. Doing so costs an amount of movement equal to half your Speed (round down). For example, if your Speed is 30 feet, you spend

. A controlled mount can move and act even on the turn that you mount it. In contrast, an independent mount—one that lets you ride but ignores your control—retains its place in the Initiative order

Adult Kruthik

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

) Speed 40 ft., burrow 20 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 15(+2) DEX 16(+3) CON 15(+2) INT 7(−2) WIS 12(+1) CHA 8(−1) Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60

at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 5-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake. Actions Multiattack. The kruthik makes two stab attacks or two spike attacks. Stab. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit

Mounted Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

your Speed (round down). For example, if your Speed is 30 feet, you spend 15 feet of movement to mount a horse. Controlling a Mount You can control a mount only if it has been trained to accept a rider

only three action options during that turn: Dash, Disengage, and Dodge. A controlled mount can move and act even on the turn that you mount it. In contrast, an independent mount—one that lets you ride

Moving Around Other Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Moving Around Other Creatures You can move through a nonhostile creature’s space. In contrast, you can move through a hostile creature’s space only if the creature is at least two sizes larger or

with the danger of falling. If a flying creature is knocked prone, has its speed reduced to 0, or is otherwise deprived of the ability to move, the creature falls, unless it has the ability to hover

Creature Size

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

. Because larger creatures take up more space, fewer of them can surround a creature. If four Large creatures crowd around a Medium or smaller one, there's little room for anyone else. In contrast, as many as

miniatures or other tokens, follow these rules. Squares. Each square on the grid represents 5 feet. Speed. Rather than moving foot by foot, move square by square on the grid. This means you use your speed

Blood Drinker Vampire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

they remain capable of experiencing all the delights of their corporeal forms. In contrast to Orzhov spirits, they also retain their personalities, which are almost uniformly cruel. Blood Bond

Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 90 (12d8 + 36) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 16(+3) DEX 18(+4) CON 17(+3) INT 16(+3) WIS 13(+1) CHA 19(+4

Otyugh Mutate

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

Otyugh Mutate Rising from piles of carrion and filth exposed to Far Realm energy, an otyugh mutate grows chitinous, jet-black plating over its limbs. The plates contrast sharply with the translucent

(natural armor) Hit Points 76 (8d10 + 32) Speed 30 ft. STR 19 (+4) DEX 11 (+0) CON 18 (+4) INT 10 (+0) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 6 (−2) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +7 Damage

Deathless Rider

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

through the remotest parts of the wilds. They are sometimes called lich-knights or fell horsemen. In stark contrast to the knights of Eldraine, the deathless riders are without virtue of any kind. They are

nightmares. Deathless Rider Medium Undead, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26) Speed 20 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 10 (+0) CON 14 (+2) INT

Ability Checks

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

free to do so; the only real cost is the time it takes. With enough attempts and enough time, a character should eventually succeed at the task. To speed things up, assume that a character spending

. In contrast, a character with high Intelligence and low Wisdom is probably oblivious but clever. The character might not spot the clean section of wall but, if asked about it, could immediately

Metallic Greatwyrm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

executioner when dragons commit grave injustices against dragonkind. He is lawful neutral, and he is said to be incapable of mercy or forgiveness. Tamara, by contrast, embodies the ideal of mercy. She

. Metallic Greatwyrm Gargantuan Dragon (Metallic), Typically Lawful Good Armor Class 22 (natural armor) Hit Points 565 (29d20 + 261) Speed 60 ft., burrow 60 ft., fly 120 ft., swim 60 ft. STR

Using Malaxxix in a Game

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

who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the

yugoloth’s usual fury. Katerina Ladon Malaxxix Huge Fiend (Yugoloth), Neutral Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 312 (25d12 + 150) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 23

Dragon Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the

, the fang, the claw, the wing, and the eye, representing endurance, ruthlessness, savagery, speed, and cunning, respectively. You could also create factions based around the damage types dealt by

Centaur

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

speed. They usually have coats of a single color, often with a shine that can look metallic in bright light. Pheres band centaurs typically have long, nimble legs and lean bodies, and are often marked

herds. These herds are voluntary associations, in contrast to the family groups of the Lagonna. When necessary, several small bands join together in a larger herd to target particularly dangerous but

Demons of Theros

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

the incarnate wickedness you desire. (SLAWOMIR MANIAK) Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent overlords are gaunt, bipedal creatures whose gray, leathery skin is in stark contrast to the gleaming jewelry made

. Abhorrent Overlord Large fiend, lawful evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48) Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 20 (+5) DEX 18 (+4) CON 16 (+3) INT

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

“Elemental Magic Items” section. They are often wearing it when encountered. Feathergale Knight Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil Armor Class 16 (scale) Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6) Speed 30 ft

destroy unbelievers isn’t an act of terror but a demonstration of true faith. Howling Hatred Initiate Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil Armor Class 13 (leather) Hit Points 9 (2d8) Speed 30

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

step into an antimagic field ! In contrast, a spell like conjure woodland beings has a non-instantaneous duration, which means its creations can be ended by dispel magic and they temporarily

“Identifying a Magic Item” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). In contrast, casting the identify spell takes only 1 minute (or 11 minutes if it is cast as a ritual) and can be done when a quick

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18)

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

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying

climbing speed of 30 feet. The monster shudders awake if a light source penetrates more than 80 feet into the well, or if a creature sitting on one of the benches awakens it (see below). Meditation

Areas of the Sanctum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

wooden chairs. The table stands out in stark contrast against the alabaster walls and floor. If they haven’t been drawn elsewhere, two of Manshoon’s followers are sparring and engaged in mock

. They have these racial traits: They are Small, and their walking speed is 25 feet. They can move through the space of a Medium or larger creature. They have advantage on saving throws against being

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

the party will cause her to fulfill her obligation as quickly as possible and depart. By contrast, she might strike up a long-term friendship with a party of good-aligned characters. Treasure. The

. The fifth chest has 3,200 gp. The fourth trunk has a thick layer of old socks, underneath which are eight potions (speed, superior healing, storm giant strength, poison, oil of slipperiness, healing

Masters' Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

smiling figure with its hands held out, as if ready to accept an offering. In contrast to the beatific pillars, alcoves around the room contain statues of four-armed gargoyles. Advance Notice

the floor, a creature that moves across the ground at greater than half its normal speed must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. Creatures. The vapor swirling around two of the

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