strikes all contains

Flind

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a demonic warrior known as a flind. A war band of demon-worshiping gnolls typically contains only one flind, and that creature sets the war band’s path. Because of its special connection to

Yeenoghu, a flind uses demonic insight to guide the gnolls toward weak prey ripe for slaughter. Unlike other leaders who might skulk behind their minions, a flind leads the charge in battle. Its flail causes wracking pain, paralysis, and disorientation in those it strikes.

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

"} acid damage. Magic Missile (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Dzaan creates three darts of magical force. Each dart unerringly strikes one creature Dzaan can see within 120 feet of it, dealing

tower contains a special room that can transform the simulacrum into a real person—or any magical illusion into the real thing, for that matter. If this change occurs, the simulacrum

Dzaan's Simulacrum

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

unerringly strikes one creature the simulacrum can see within 120 feet of it, dealing 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Magic Missile","rollDamageType":"force

its remaining spell slots sparingly. The sunken Netherese tower contains a special room that can transform the simulacrum into a real person—or any magical illusion into the real thing, for that matter

Tinderstrike

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

A flint dagger, Tinderstrike is uncommonly sharp, and sparks cascade off its edge whenever it strikes something solid. Its handle is always warm to the touch, and the blade smolders for 1d4 minutes

after it is used to deal damage. It contains a spark of Imix, Prince of Evil Fire. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with this magic weapon. When you hit with it, the target

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

retains its name, alignment, and personality. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains. If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType

, and the target must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Lightning Strike. A bolt of lightning strikes a point Nafas can see within 120 feet of him. Each creature

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

gleaming black alloy of unknown origin, the servant is often described as a combination of a disproportioned dwarf and an oversized beetle. The servant contains enough space for 1 ton of cargo and a

destroyed in two ways. After it has self-destructed, its disconnected pieces can be melted down in one of the forge-temples of its ancient Olman creators. Alternatively, if the servant strikes the

Malformed Kraken

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

Malformed Kraken The Doomvault (Dead in Thay) contains a number of denizens that don’t have all the traits or abilities of normal creatures of their kind. By far the most powerful of these “inferior

object held or creature grappled by the kraken’s tentacles is thrown up to 60 feet in a random direction and knocked prone. If a thrown target strikes a solid surface, the target takes 3 (1d6

Flind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

as a flind. A war band of demon-worshiping gnolls typically contains only one flind, and that creature sets the war band’s path. Because of its special connection to Yeenoghu, a flind uses demonic

, and disorientation in those it strikes. Flind Medium Fiend (Gnoll), Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 16 (breastplate) Hit Points 127 (15d8 + 60) Speed 30 ft. STR 20 (+5) DEX

56. Grandfather Clock

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

56. Grandfather Clock Any character approaching this room hears a rhythmic ticking sound from within. This room contains a wooden cabinet with a numbered dial at its top set with two ornate metal

the top of each hour. Any creature within 30 feet of the clock when it strikes the top of the hour must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or age by ten years. The effect can be reversed by

Thalivar's Beacon Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

this chamber as a mess hall and meeting room. Guests are also entertained here. B3. Supply Room This chamber contains supplies for the upkeep of the tower: mops, coils of rope, timber, boxes filled

: letters from Neverwinter, tobacco, hipflasks of rum, and other personal effects. B7. Armory The armory contains racks of longswords, spears, light crossbows, and crossbow bolts: enough to arm a levy

Dreadnaught Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

death knight can see and speak through the skeletal figurehead (see “Death Knight’s Soul”). D2. Upper Deck The upper deck contains a set of stairs that descend into the bowels of the ship, two ballista

search through the bones strewn throughout the nest discover a battered helm of telepathy and five black pearls worth 500 gp each. D3. Hellfire Orb The iron brazier mounted on the mainmast contains an

Oracular Conflux

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

strikes the rod, magical iron plates in the floor temporarily glow in the colors of the rainbow. Oracles use this display to predict the future. Another section contains living areas for priests and oracles

they use in predictions. The center of the shrine contains a massive orrery. Connected to the orrery room is a divination chamber, and situated within this chamber is the sacrifice chamber. These areas

Eldritch Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Eldritch Mist While natural fog on the ocean can be a nuisance to ship crews, eldritch mist strikes fear into sailors everywhere. These rare, mysterious mists are almost indistinguishable from the

contains the souls of murder victims whose bodies were thrown into the sea. A DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that this mist is ghost fog. The souls of the dead want the living to join them

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

dwarf and an oversized beetle. The servant contains enough space for 1 ton of cargo and a crew compartment within, from which up to two Medium creatures can control it—and potentially execute a spree

in two ways. After it has self-destructed, its disconnected pieces can be melted down in one of the forge-temples of its ancient Olman creators. Alternatively, if the servant strikes the Machine of

Locations on the Second Level

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

Locations on the Second Level The following locations are identified on map 6.6. 1. Hall of the Dead This dark hall contains twenty huge sarcophagi standing upright against the walls, and four even

reveal that each of these burial vaults contains only the remains of a king or a queen, moldering garments, a few corroded weapons, and similar worthless items (wererat grave robbers stole anything of

9. The Fane

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

strikes in quick succession signal an alarm: when sounded, yuan-ti throughout the temple converge on this location as quickly as possible (see the Temple Roster table). Blood Pool Blood spilled in area

6 is channeled into this room, and the central pool contains 3d6 inches of viscid, days-old blood from previous sacrifices. The yuan-ti wallow in the blood from time to time, and prisoners are

Forge Domain

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

irretrievably coalesces and transforms into the creation at the ritual’s end, magically forming even nonmetal parts of the creation. The ritual can create a duplicate of a nonmagical item that contains

damage. While wearing heavy armor, you gain a +1 bonus to AC. Divine Strike At 8th level, you gain the ability to infuse your weapon strikes with the fiery power of the forge. Once on each of your turns

9. Spider Eyes Watch Post

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

restoration spell restores Shunn’s natural form, but Shunn doesn’t want the curse lifted. His horrific appearance strikes fear into the hearts of his comrades-in-arms and has earned him favor with

can also be picked with thieves' tools and a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. The chest contains 100 gp, which Shunn uses to pay his gang. 9d. Bugbear Barracks Ten bugbears sleep on the dusty floor of this room. They investigate any commotion they hear in area 9b.

10. I'jin's Shrine

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

. The shrine to the trickster god I’jin (represented by an almiraj) contains one of nine puzzle cubes needed to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. 10A. Shrine Entrance A harmless almiraj (see appendix

“Legend of the Nine Gods." 10B. Puzzle Floor A ten-foot-wide hallway strikes off into the gloom. Carved tiles depicting various beasts decorate the hallway floor. Give the players a copy of handout

Catoblepas

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

glare from its bloodshot eyes can rot flesh. At the end of its tail is a club that can rattle body and soul if it strikes true, leaving a victim unable to act. If the target of its attacks dies, the

link the catoblepas to misfortune, and many of these yarns have elements of truth. Some such tales claim that hags tend catoblepases like cattle, and that a swamp that contains a catoblepas might also

Iymrith's Lair

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

dragon doesn’t waste her lightning breath on storm giants; similarly, the storm giants know that their lightning strikes have no effect on Iymrith. The giants didn’t bring any rocks with them, but

Architecture. The dungeon level contains worked areas and rough-hewn areas: Worked areas have flat sandstone ceilings 40 feet high, with connecting tunnels that are 20 feet high. They have brick walls with

18. Corridor Protected by Fear Gas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

greater zombie (see appendix B). Between strikes the creature will gesture with its hands as if readying a spell. If it is struck by the golden mace it will make a roaring bellow (produced by a magic

the north–south tunnel and the stairs reached from the pit. If the party runs out, ask them if they thought it was too hard a dungeon. Treasure. The jade coffer is worth 5,000 gp and contains six

Rogue Subclasses

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

Subclass Level 3: Assassinate You’re adept at ambushing a target, granting you the following benefits. Initiative. You have Advantage on Initiative rolls. Surprising Strikes. During the first round of each

plus your Dexterity modifier and Proficiency Bonus), or the attack’s damage is doubled against the target. Soulknife Strike Foes with Psionic Blades A Soulknife strikes with the mind, cutting through

Tomb Locations

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

due to a “fungal infestation.” That area contains a garden, a fountain, and a secret exit from the tomb. (The workers overheard two members of the Onyx Scar talking about area X6 but don’t know any more

barricaded this corridor after the myconids in area X6 began to attack anyone who got close to them. The hall contains two barricades, each one a floor-to-ceiling stack of wooden logs. A single

Zhentarim

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

Soluun Xibrindas, a renegade drow gunslinger (see appendix B). Soluun hides in the shadows, blade drawn, waiting for the half-elf to stumble by. Spotting him before he strikes requires a successful DC 18

to her estate in the Sea Ward. Reward: Each Zhentarim character gains 1 renown. Esvele’s pouch contains 15 pp, which the characters can keep. 4th “Waterdeep’s richest halfling family, the Snobeedles

Nafas's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, and the target must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Lightning Strike. A bolt of lightning strikes a point Nafas can see within 120 feet of him. Each creature within

. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains. If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10 days, regaining all his hit points and appearing in a random safe location on the

The Sinkhole

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

25 in the Glitterhame pours down into the chamber. The pool is populated by harmless blind fish and white crustaceans but contains nothing dangerous. The outflowing stream drains into the river in

middle chamber of the three. While motionless, the ooze is indistinguishable from a patch of wet stone. It is alerted when characters force open the door, and it strikes at the first character who

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. The chest contains 330 gp, 600 sp, and a Potion of Healing (greater). B48: Kitchen and Dining Room This abandoned kitchen and dining room contains stone cupboards, a sagging table, and dusty chairs

. Near the table, an enormous snake coils around a bluish corpse wearing a wooden rabbit mask. The giant constrictor snake strikes at any who interrupt its meal. The cupboards are empty, but the dead

Ooze Grottos

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

contains a white gate that leads to the Spawning Pools. 63. Spawn Vats The sound of flowing and bubbling liquid is audible from the northern hallway leading to this chamber. This enormous chamber of

and 1 foot deep, connect the fountain to the vats. The whole system contains necrotic essence that prepares oozes for binding to undead. A creature that enters the necrotic essence for the first time on

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

contains several unnumbered rooms. These areas include activity rooms, crew quarters, passenger apartments, and utility rooms. They typically have metal or plastic furnishings and odd bits of junk

flicker to life overhead as you enter, illuminating a pile of moldy bones. A cloaker lurks above, waiting to ambush the characters. The creature strikes at an opportune moment. Artificial Assistance

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

ship’s original destination. The holds have 20-foot ceilings. Each set of cargo holds contains a lift: a 20-foot-wide platform used to lower cargo to the level below. Aphelion or a creature that has a

and can support up to 8,000 pounds. S33a: South Cargo Hold. This hold contains nothing of value. S33b: East Cargo Hold. Two fomorians rummage through the containers for food. Mutated by radiation on the

More Encounters in Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

". However, characters who plunge into the Styx or the battle raging around the river are likely killed immediately, with their bodies beyond recovery. Lightning. Lightning from the Companion strikes the

collapse, or strikes the ground nearby. Quakes. Every so often, the entire city lurches from side to side as the great posts binding it to Avernus sink farther into the ground. This results in the

Paliset Hall Locations

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

. Fey Crossing. The fountain contains the fey crossing connected to Loch Wynnis. In addition to the few times when the fey crossing opens on its own, anyone can open the fey crossing from this side by

area P11. P11: Main Bathroom A porcelain bathtub sits against one wall of this room, which also contains two tables stacked with clean towels, scented bars of soap, and bottles. At the back of the room

Jahaka Anchorage

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

ship trying to sail though must make a DC 10 Intelligence check. If the check succeeds, the ship gets past the rocks safely. If it fails by 4 or less, the ship strikes a rock and springs a few leaks

building of sorts. It’s now Bosco’s Bilge, an ersatz tavern catering to the off-duty pirate crews relaxing at Jahaka Anchorage. The room contains benches, stools, and a few tables on a sand floor. It

Priests' Quarters

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

of black obsidian polished to a mirror shine. Where the light strikes it, bands of color glimmer within the altar: blue, green, white, and red. This chamber holds a primordial altar to Takhisis, a

top drawer of the desk contains Dragon Army reports on troops and supplies on the surface of the flying island, as well as a spell scroll of arcane eye. S17: Library Ancient shelves have collapsed into

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