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Demonomicon of Iggwilv

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

it longs to be more than mere reference material. Abyssal Lore. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival

served as the foundation of the Demonomicon of Iggwilv. The Tome of Zyx can be destroyed like any ordinary book. Once the staff emerges, the demon lord Fraz-Urb’luu knows instantly.

Urgala Meltimer

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

; homes destroyed. She has no tolerance for monsters or bullies. Ideal: “We live in a violent world, and sometimes violence is necessary for survival.” Bond: “My home is my life

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival. Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and

when it is supported by a level playing field. Competition measures talent, dedication, and effort. Those factors determine survival in their home territory, not reliance on magic items, money, or other

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

on a success. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; 5 hit points; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).Choldriths are monstrous

chitines, she watched as her followers used arcane magic and demonic powers and invoked her aid for the divine spark needed to ensure the subjects’ survival, expecting to see these new abominations

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

normal vampires, gnoll vampires don’t have coffins where they rest, and they have no such places to return to when their corporeal bodies are destroyed. They are undeterred by running water, and

-li was a fang of Yeenoghu, a powerful gnoll whose pack invaded Icewind Dale more than a century ago. When the gnolls’ wanton slaughter of reindeer herds threatened the survival of the Reghed

Juiblex

monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

−5, the object is destroyed. The penalty on an object can be removed by the mending spell. Spellcasting. Juiblex casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom

Nature. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Wisdom (Medicine) and Wisdom (Survival) checks have disadvantage. Slime. Surfaces within 6 miles of the lair are frequently covered by a thin film of slime

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

but is nearly destroyed, the handful of members who remain are welcomed into another banner, taking their banner’s name and colors along with them, and assuming places of leadership in the group

. Uphold the Legion. Hobgoblins care more for the survival of their legion than they do for others of their own kind. Two legions might battle over territory, resources, or power, or out of simple

Ogrémoch

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

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

creatures into the mortal world to dwell near those points. If Ogrémoch is destroyed or banished back to his home plane, the regional effects fade over the next 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

where the townsfolk would try to hunt down all kobolds and put the tribe’s survival at risk. Some aggressive individual kobolds and tribes do exist, but in general kobolds don’t purposely

roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of purebloods and slaves are thrown at opposing forces in the hope of allowing the malisons and abominations time to escape. Survival First Yuan-ti are likely to retreat or flee from conflict if

;t suppress. 5 I respect and emulate a great hero or ancestor. 6 An enemy destroyed something of value to me, and I will find where it lives and kill the offender. Yuan-ti Flaws

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

art of fishing, and the promise of the eternal horizon. Skill Proficiencies: History, Survival Languages: One of your choice Equipment: Fishing tackle, a net, a

work. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I lost something important in the deep sea, and I intend to find it. 2 Someone else’s greed destroyed my livelihood, and I will be

Forest Gnomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

. In these communities, anonymity and stealth help to ensure protection, peace, and survival. If they are discovered and treated well, forest gnomes make fine neighbors, but they usually avoid contact

likely to take up roles as druids, who serve various forest spirits and deities. Forest gnomes in Faerûn have the racial traits of forest gnomes in the Player’s Handbook.

Franchise Downtime

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

Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the

clandestine tours into the caverns by those who want other dangerous relics destroyed. See “Franchise Tasks and Downtime” in chapter 2 for more information on those new activities.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

for survival in the material world, but to keep Maglubiyet at bay in the conflict on the planes. Her children will remain in her care, and if need be she wouldn’t hesitate to take to the field

relieved of their other roles and taken to the lair’s whelping pens, where they are tended to by Luthic’s followers. Orcs don’t take mates, and no pair-bonding occurs in a tribe

The Weave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

), magic has been twisted or has failed entirely. With Mystra’s last death and the coming of the Spellplague, the Weave was thought destroyed, and the term lost its significance. Since the end of the

most recent Sundering, both Mystra and the Weave have returned to their roles of centuries past, and spells and magic items are more reliable than they had been while the Spellplague raged.

Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

destroyed forever in Kelek’s quest for power. Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn is part of a yearlong celebration of Dungeons & Dragons and its 50th anniversary. The adventure presented herein involves

guidance of the Dungeon Master, who gave each hero a powerful magic item. Key characters in this adventure—Uni the unicorn, Kelek the spellcaster, and Venger—all played major roles in the animated series.

Scout

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

wilderness and among barbarians and rangers, and many Scouts serve as the eyes and ears of war bands. Ambusher, spy, bounty hunter — these are just a few of the roles that Scouts assume as they range

archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in the Nature and Survival skills if you don’t already have it. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of those

Dark Sun

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

followed the defeat of the gods, mighty sorcerer-kings came to power and nearly destroyed the world with their reckless use of defiling magic. They made Athas into a desert where terrible monsters roam and

only the strongest survive. One of the hallmarks of the Dark Sun setting is that the heroes don’t need to seek out forgotten dungeons to find adventure — mere survival is adventure enough. But there is no reason you can’t successfully adapt Princes of the Apocalypse to your Dark Sun campaign.

The Ssethian Scourges

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

, along with their thralls and the remnants of the third spirit naga, Hexacali, who was destroyed and transformed into a bone naga by the yuan-ti. The spirit nagas maintain a stable of thralls and use a rod

the duration of the charm effect to 12 hours. Humanoid thralls that resist the rod’s magic often choose to maintain the appearance of being charmed for the sake of their own survival, because the nagas

18: Massive Stasis Pods

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

points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Closed pods can be opened with a blue or yellow key card. 18a: Western Pods This room’s western door has been destroyed. The corpse of an unarmed

frost giant lies in a heap next to a smashed stasis pod. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check finds deep claw marks in the walls leading to area 18b, just like those in area 11. A

NPC Support

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

? Vellynne Harpell’s survival is important for the story to continue forward. She fights alongside the party but does not participate in any foolhardy acts of heroism. During encounters with the dragon

kobold minion (or some other poor fool) to ensure her own survival. Vellynne’s most potent spells are useless against the dragon construct, so she relies on her wand of magic missiles, using its

Water Weird

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

their pools. Rule 2: Before you drink from a fountain or pool, toss a copper coin into it. It’s a small price to pay for your life! —X the Mystic’s Rules of Dungeon Survival Water Weird Large

condition while fully immersed in water. Water Bound. The water weird dies if it leaves the water to which it is bound or if that water is destroyed. Actions Surge. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 10 ft

Roper

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

slime*. 7 Pools of magma or boiling water. 8 Razorvine* or similar dangerous plants. *See the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Rule 9: Never trust a stalagmite. —X the Mystic’s Rules of Dungeon Survival

) from one of six tentacles, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the grapple ends. The tentacle can be damaged, freeing a creature it has Grappled when destroyed (AC 20, HP 10, Immunity to

Grungs

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

, hunters, and laborers. Blue grungs work as artisans and in other domestic roles. Supervising and guiding both groups are the purple grungs, which serve as administrators and commanders. (Use the grung

) Saving Throws Dex +4 Skills Athletics +2, Perception +2, Stealth +4, Survival +2 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Grung

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can find a home in such a unit, and a diversity of different skills and backgrounds benefits the group as a whole. Consider some or all of these roles for characters in your party: Commander. Every

with the skills of a ranger or rogue. High Dexterity and Wisdom scores, combined with proficiency in the Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival skills, support this character’s core capabilities

Walnut Dankgrass

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

clan was destroyed to the last — leaving her with nothing but the all-consuming desire to seek out and destroy those responsible. As a guardian of the wild, Walnut has long held an antipathy toward

civilization and anything urban. However, understanding that civilization was the source of the evil that destroyed her people, she makes the city her home now. She embraces her role as the “C” Team’s

Purple Worm Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

through the square. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check realizes the Ashen Heirs’ devices are irritating the creature. Unaware of this, the Ashen Heirs

anarchist to drop their device. The purple worm ignores creatures that don’t have a boomhailer and that don’t threaten it. If all five boomhailers are destroyed, the purple worm retreats down the hole

Tamarack Stand Encounters

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

, avoiding the flames below. DC 15 Wisdom (Survival). The character cuts through a thicket of trees with fire-resistant sap. On a failed check, a character takes 2d6 Fire damage on their way to safety. Giant

free or the webs are destroyed. As an action, a creature Restrained by the webs can make a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. If it succeeds, it is no longer Restrained. The webs are flammable and

Event 2: Field of Flames

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

impossible, but savvy characters might be able to use the battlefield’s geography to avoid combat. The characters must make three group Dexterity (Stealth) or Wisdom (Survival) checks to navigate the

. Two hezrous break off from this melee to attack the characters. The other fiends continue fighting Lucille. By the time the characters deal with the hezrous attacking them, Lucille has destroyed the

Howling Iceberg Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Howling Iceberg Magic The tunnels in the Howling Iceberg twist deeper than should be possible. A creature exploring the tunnels can make a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception or Survival) check after each hour

. The Frostfell Shard can be destroyed by dealing at least 75 fire damage to it in a single turn, whereupon it melts and the iceberg shatters.

Ettercap

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

Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 13 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 7 −2 −2 Wis 12 +1 +1 Cha 8 −1 −1 Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4, Survival +3 Senses

smaller creature the ettercap can see within 30 feet. Failure: The target has the Restrained condition until the web is destroyed (AC 10; HP 5; Vulnerability to Fire damage; Immunity to Bludgeoning, Poison

Water Weird

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. “Before you drink from a fountain or pool, toss a copper coin into it. It’s a small price to pay for your life.” — X the Mystic’s 2nd rule of dungeon survival Water Weird Large elemental

immersed in water. Water Bound. The water weird dies if it leaves the water to which it is bound or if that water is destroyed. Actions Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one

Flesh Golem

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

exposed insides. 4 Parts serving unintended roles, like a body composed of dozens of hands. 5 Perfect features accented by beautiful stitching. 6 Visible mechanisms, bellows, and

berserk, it remains so until it is destroyed or it is no longer Bloodied. The golem’s creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by taking an action to make a DC 15 Charisma

Riders on the Storm

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

really large party can use the Help action to aid one of the characters taking a role above, or can come up with their own strategy (such as casting an appropriate spell). Any roles not filled by

Life and Outlook

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

Life and Outlook Kobolds have a tribal society in which they all take on specialized roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most

mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair

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