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as Ogrémoch. Ogrémoch can’t use this action if he has 50 hit points or fewer. The gargoyle obeys Ogrémoch’s commands and fights until destroyed.Ogrémoch’s
location. A hidden sinkhole can be spotted from a safe distance by any creature with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher or spotted with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Yartar This fortified city commands the most northerly wagon bridge over the Dessarin River. A walled citadel on the west bank of the river connects to a bridge wide enough to accommodate two wagons
the shrewd, farseeing Nestra Ruthiol (female Tethyrian human noble). Yartar is part of the Lords’ Alliance, and Ruthiol considers that membership vital for its survival and prosperity. She knows that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pockets, creating a maze of sorts.
A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check confirms that the storm is not natural. It might have been manipulated by a powerful spell, an
. Have the captain make a DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check to steady the crew and prepare them for the pilot’s commands. Pilot. Have the pilot attempt a DC 13 Dexterity check to chart a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Auvryndar’s troops, making it vital to the house’s survival in Undermountain. The main cavern (area 30a) has a 40-foot-high ledge to the north (area 30b) with a secret staircase connecting them. 30a. Main
. A staircase carved into the north wall climbs to area 11f. Stationed atop the ledge is a drow mage named Nhilisstra Argonrae, who commands a force of seven drow (two females named Vliss and Yereth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
dragon queen chooses to reply, her five hissing voices issue from the darkness, amplified by the skull as they give commands and finish each other’s sentences. It would be madness to assault this location
, Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Survival +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages Abyssal, Common
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Goring Rush. Immediately after using the Dash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Symbiotic Being A second being resides within your body along with you. It manifests physically somewhere on you and relies on you for its survival. At the same time, it offers you knowledge and
die, so does your symbiote. If you are subsequently returned to life, your symbiote revives as well. Sustained Symbiosis. Your symbiote has a vested interest in your survival and takes steps to ensure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
fissure at the base of the tree forms a rough, arched entrance into the trunk.
A character who examines the ground around the tree can make a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) or Wisdom (Survival) check. On a
and follow Rosintar’s commands. While motionless, Rosintar is indistinguishable from the rest of the peylon tree. A character looking out for trouble notices the two giant spiders with a successful DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, Survival +1
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least
of Hunger (see chapter 6). The vampiric kobolds are terrified of the gnoll vampire and can’t understand its commands, so they give Tekeli-li a wide berth. These ravenous undead kobolds thirst for blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
fight constantly for survival, and in that respect the lives of all githyanki became easier. The mission laid out by Vlaakith in her grand proclamation remains of utmost importance. Her rule remains
oversees a regiment of one thousand githyanki warriors. Ten kith’rak, each responsible for a company of one hundred, answer to a commander. Each kith’rak in turn commands ten sarths, each of whom leads a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
tracks they make in the snow. Characters who search for tracks on the snow-covered dock and succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check can discern 1d4 distinct sets of dwarven boot prints leading to
finished. Xardorok has another son, Nildar, who commands a secret outpost on the northeast side of Kelvin’s Cairn (see “The Unseen”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
prefer to communicate via telepathy and use their telepathy when issuing commands to their thralls. When an illithid meets strong resistance, it avoids initial combat as it orders its thralls to attack
conversations at once. Hunger of the Mind. Illithids subsist on the brains of humanoids. The brains provide enzymes, hormones, and psychic energy necessary for their survival. An illithid healthy from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
exiles. They are the destined rulers of the darkness, and when Lolth commands them to rise up and destroy their surface-dwelling kin, they will.
Creatures of Darkness. The drow have lived underground
19.
Cutthroat Politics. Drow politics are cutthroat and rife with intrigue. When drow work together, it is typically to destroy a common foe and ensure their own survival, and such alliances are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. The gargoyle obeys Ogrémoch’s commands and fights until destroyed.
Ogrémoch’s Lair Ogrémoch is normally found in the depths of elemental earth, choosing caverns with black crystals and jagged rock
(Perception) score of 15 or higher or spotted with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check. Otherwise, the first creature to step on the thin crust covering the sinkhole must succeed on a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
tailwind, the return trip is shorter, with the griffons able to cover roughly 80 miles a day. Dasharra expects characters to provide their own cold weather survival gear, supplies, and rations. When the
, Draevyn Thornbolt (N male Illuskan human mage). He dresses impeccably and looks thin and stern. He commands a crew of twenty trained sailors (male and female human bandits of various alignments and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
he’s made, commands a vicious streak of predators. Ophelia (lawful good; use the elephant stat block with an Intelligence of 10, a Wisdom of 14, and a Charisma of 14), a sard-hided elephant matriarch
has an Intelligence of 10 and can speak and understand Common. Tropical Paradise. Frequent rainfall yields fruit and water in abundance. Wisdom (Survival) checks to forage in Faunel are made with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
leave the trail, then a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check is needed to find it again. Each check equates to an hour of searching, which calls for a random encounters check. Evening 1 After seven
lizardfolk spot the strangers in their camp. These lizardfolk won’t negotiate or converse with characters. They’ve been told by the elf who commands operations at Castle Naerytar that strangers in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, History +9, Insight +6, Survival +9
Damage Immunities cold (while wearing the Ring of Winter)
Senses passive Perception 13
: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, and poisoned. The ice creature obeys only its creator’s commands. The ice object or creature appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
creature that activates the golem can issue commands to it. The elemental spirit that animates it is compelled to obey the commands of fire giants; as a result, a command issued by a fire giant
supersedes any other commands the golem has received. The golem is magically programmed to shut down after 1 hour. Once it shuts down, the golem can’t be reactivated for 1 hour. Treasure The ingot embedded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
talks of the great ritual to summon Nangnang. Once the characters are rested, Groak commands them to help Krr’ook make final preparations. If the party looks capable of putting up a good fight, they are
passageways into dead ends, and vice versa. Whichever character is leading the way through the maze must make six successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) checks to find the entrance to the settlement (area 2). Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
commands magic as well as a mighty wizard does and has struck bargains with several dukes of the Nine Hells. Her twisted fortress, Castle Spiral, stands at the nexus point between the Shadowfell and Oerth
successful DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Survival) check reveals evidence that the zombie is being used as target practice. 2 A 20-foot-diameter hut made from animal bones and dry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Gunvald died earlier in the adventure, replace him with another Bear Tribe chieftain named Svilbrekhild Forennal (a female human gladiator in hide armor who speaks Common and has Survival +5). See “Reghed
must perform a cruel act, such as slaying the defenseless elders as King Gunvald commands. The characters can also pass the test by walking away from the camp and leaving the starving nomads at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
news of any threat to Mirabar from the south is quickly relayed. Narbeck commands a garrison of one hundred fifty veterans, which is over twice the population of the village itself. Suggested Encounter
’ Alliance, and Ruthiol considers that relationship vital to her city’s survival and prosperity. She knows that the Harpers and the Zhentarim are well established in the city, but her path crosses with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Zhents. Vevette and Agorn are two of Manshoon’s most trusted followers. Vevette commands the wizard’s forces against the Xanathar Guild, while Agorn commands those who oppose the Zhents that aren’t loyal
his followers expendable. The characters’ best chance of survival is to convince Manshoon that they can be cowed or bribed into working for him. Weary of his conflict with the Xanathar Guild, Manshoon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5
Gear Leather Armor, Longbow, Shortsword
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The
, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Understands commands given in any language but can’t speak
CR 7 (XP 2,900; PB
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception or Survival) check can tell this destruction occurred recently and the narrow passage is dangerously unstable. The first creature to pass 5 feet along this passage must
Sarlamir through the haunted flames of the Cataclysm. Lord Soth commands Sarlamir to slay those who would oppose Soth. Soth beckons Sarlamir to follow him north—back to the place of his dishonor, the place
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
said to have the wickedest heart in the Nine Hells. The alliance of Belial and Fierna is unbreakable, for both are aware that their mutual survival hinges on it. Stygia The fifth layer of the Nine Hells
and sinister Warlocks. In the Nine Hells, he commands scores of pit fiend generals, which in turn command legions of subordinates. A supreme tyrant, a brilliant deceiver, and a master of subtlety
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
drops in this manner, Lohezet commands the three flameskulls in area T7 to find the source of the problem. One minute later, the flameskulls find the characters (regardless of their location in the
as the city flies, accurately depicting the landscape for many miles around the city. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) check recognizes the map depicts the Northern Wastes, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the knight gains the beast’s senses and ability to breathe underwater. The bonded mount obeys the knight’s commands. If its mount dies, the knight can train a new beast to serve as its bonded mount
fog. One-eyed shivers inspire dread and fear in all who meet them, including their fellow cultists. Only the leaders of the Crushing Wave cult dare to give commands to these masters of icy magic. One
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
. Characters have the option of assembling a makeshift skiff from the debris here to make traversing the flooded area easier. A character attempting to assemble a skiff must make a DC 11 Wisdom (Survival
leader commands, “Now! Release your secrets unto me! Let the truths hidden in your soul come forth and become stronger!” As if in response, the cultists’ silhouettes warp into two lanky shadowy entities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
character can examine the area and make a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check. On a success, the character notices days-old, partially concealed boot prints in the snow. These prints are several feet in length and
. Should they notice intruders, though, both are Hostile, and Challidax commands Aerstigga to prove her worth. The giant rushes to engage interlopers and won’t surrender or flee while Challidax is present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
necessary.”
Bond: “The entire legion obeys my commands, and I am therefore beholden to every one of my soldiers.”
Flaw: “I charge into battle with little heed for my own wellbeing.”
Aurelia
and their work. Their ability to read and alter memories commands respect from the other members of House Dimir and makes them useful in the full spectrum of the guild’s activities. Many mind mages lead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
(see the “Icewind Dale” section). Characters who explore the Sea of Moving Ice in wintertime are subject to extreme cold temperatures (see the “Wilderness Survival” section in chapter 5 of the Dungeon
and tales. High Marshal Methrammar Aerasumé, the city’s lord, resides in a tall, slender palace on the east side of the city and commands Silverymoon’s knight-defenders. The city’s magical defenses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Charisma check. A character with proficiency in the Animal Handling skill has advantage on the check. The bonded tressym obeys that character’s commands and no one else’s. Near the top of Moongleam Tower is
visitors only because it depends on trade for its survival. What the Northfolk can’t buy, they plunder. Visitors typically stay at the Dragon Turtle Inn, a salt-encrusted stone edifice near the docks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
they obey the commands of whoever spoke the words that raised them, serving that individual until they’re destroyed or their master is killed. D18. Gas Buildup The ceiling of this flooded room is
supported by numerous wooden beams. The air here smells like rotten eggs, a putrid stench that carries beyond the room. Any character approaching this area who succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
demon lord. The gorgons obey the minotaurs’ spoken commands. Escaping the Labyrinth. When the characters negotiate the labyrinth, have them choose a navigator and their pace (fast, normal, or slow). It
takes 1 hour to navigate the maze at a fast pace, 2 hours at a normal pace, or 3 hours at a slow pace. Halfway through the journey, the navigator must make a DC 16 Wisdom (Survival) check. If the