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Mind Lash Legacy

Magic Items Volo's Guide to Monsters

In the hands of a creature other than a mind flayer, a mind lash functions as a normal whip. In the hands of an illithid, this magic weapon strips away a creature’s will to survive as it also

strips away flesh, dealing an extra 2d4 psychic damage to any target it hits. Any creature that takes psychic damage from the mind lash must also succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have

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

expended spell slots. It has wasted its 3rd-level spell slots trying to reach Dzaan with sending spells, to no avail, and has expended other spell slots to help it survive the perils of the spire. It uses

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of

must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

might present itself as a friendly, agreeable guide that helps travelers survive the Nine Hells. Another is a howling beast that attempts to destroy all in its path. One will show mercy and empathy

peppered with a parental attitude toward strangers. Another is a mirthful sybarite with an unfettered love of food, drink, and romance. When dealing with the forlarren, the only constant is the malleable

Fractine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

, but enough to make the caster take notice. A fractine needs light and magical energy to survive. It can draw sustenance from a nearby light source, spellcaster, magic item, or magical effect without

of itself behind. The destruction of a fractine is accompanied by a loud sound reminiscent of shattering glass. A fractine attacks by falling on its targets, dealing damage as it passes through them

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

their own way in the world and that they have to be strong to survive. They are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a tiefling’s companions demonstrate that they trust

personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with mistrust does leave its mark on most tieflings, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotype, but others

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift

and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

wood survive until springtime. In a firbolg’s eyes, there is no greater fault than greed. The firbolgs believe that the world remains healthiest when each creature takes only what it needs

forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by

Loggers' Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Loggers’ Camp “Loggers’ Camp” is balanced for characters of 3rd level, though characters of 2nd level can survive the perils of this quest if they are cautious and clever. Characters of 4th level or higher should have an easy time dealing with the threats to the camp.

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods. The

dealing with people in the outside world. d6 Ideal 1 Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) 2 Charity. I always

Chapter 2: Into Darkness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

passages and caverns, avoid pursuit by the drow, and find a route to the world above — all the while dealing with the dangers of the Underdark and struggling to find the resources they need to survive

A19. Ghoul Den

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

room contains one ghoul plus one additional ghoul for each member of the party, not including sidekicks. After dealing with the ghouls, the characters can inspect the room more closely. Describe it to

character recognizes the symbol immediately, while a non-dwarf recognizes it with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. An unlocked steel coffer weighing 5 pounds. This small box is packed with silt, nestled in which is a potion of superior healing.

Urchin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

still young, or is your time as an urchin a thing of the past? 1d4 Urchin 1 You grew up on the streets of Lower Dura. You had to find or steal the things you needed to survive. You don’t

you. Sharn itself is an adventure, and you’re dealing with the horrors of your past by exploring your new home.

Q13. Chapel of Morning

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

drive them out of Argynvostholt. As an action, a revenant attacks twice with its longsword, wielding the weapon with both hands and dealing 15 (2d10 + 4) slashing damage on a hit. Characters who study

the room’s iconography and orientation (the fact that it draws light from the east) can determine, with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check, that the chapel is dedicated to a god of the

Undead Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

building to the party, who are easier to reach. If the zombies are defeated and examined, each bears a brand on its forehead in the shape of a skull. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals

barred the doors and windows, hoping the zombies would be unable to breach the doors. If the party runs into difficulty dealing with the creatures, occupants of the inn can open the windows and fire crossbows or other missile weapons at the monsters to help.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips

. Gatherers, and the pariahs beneath them, greatly fear for their lives in battle, believing that the lashers and the hunters have special knowledge of how to survive. It is the members of the lower

Infiltrating Web's Edge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

without a plan, they’re unlikely to survive the experience, let alone retrieve the first piece of the Rod of Seven Parts. See the advice below for handling strategies the characters might adopt. Being

successful DC 14 Wisdom (Religion) or Intelligence (History) check reveals that “The Spider Queen smiles on you” is a typical religious greeting that those in Web’s Edge expect to hear from fellow

Dealing with Uldrak

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

Dealing with Uldrak Uldrak is a bitter creature who barely remembers his past. Long ago, he learned how to remove his curse, but the solution was so beyond him that he consigned himself to failure

. Now, he’s more interested in scrabbling to survive than trying to escape the Nine Hells. Uldrak’s empyrean heritage still lingers in his voice. He understands all languages, and when he speaks, he

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

pantheon of strict gods (see “Gods of Har’Akir” later in this section). The priests of these gods oversee all aspects of labor, agriculture, trade, justice, and religion in the pharaoh’s name. The

inspirations. When players create characters from Har’Akir, consider asking them the following questions. How do you survive in the desert realm? Are you a laborer in the fields or camps surrounding

Religious Service

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

either an Intelligence (Religion) check or a Charisma (Persuasion) check. The total of the check determines the benefits of service, as shown on the Religious Service table. Religious Service Check Total

representative of the temple. It can be expended to ask the temple for help in dealing with a specific problem, for general political or social support, or to reduce the cost of cleric spellcasting by 50

9. God-Watched Gates

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

statue can, with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check, ascertain that it represents Ghaunadaur, god of oozes, slimes, and all things subterranean. Locked Double Door. The doors south of the

is holding a shortsword hidden behind his back. The statue wears a mask over its eyes. The statue represents Vhaeraun, drow god of thieves. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion

Acolyte

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

, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common

spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a

Something Fishy in Town

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Something Fishy in Town After dealing with the members of the Cult of Talos, the characters should be in a hurry to get to Leilon and see what is happening. Approaching the Town. By following the

. Ritual. If the characters watch what is happening for at least a round, they can attempt a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a success, they realize what she is doing and know that, unless they stop her, she could summon any number of terrible creatures.

Mind Flayer Magic Items

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

hands of a creature other than a mind flayer, a mind lash functions as a normal whip. In the hands of an illithid, this magic weapon strips away a creature’s will to survive as it also strips away

flesh, dealing an extra 2d4 psychic damage to any target it hits. Any creature that takes psychic damage from the mind lash must also succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on

Acolyte

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

: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common

spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a

Kalakeri

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

across the forest peninsula locals call the Harvest Peninsula. At the height of its prosperity, Kalakeri was a robust center of art, commerce, and religion, with foreign merchants spreading wild tales of

to rise or simply to survive? What are you hiding from the royal family? Does your family harbor a traitor, or do they avoid conscription into Ramya’s army? Are you brave enough to pass on intelligence to a faction? Or do you work to overthrow both Vasavadan factions to end their strife?

Halfway Isle (Area L3)

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

this building. A character who examines the golden pick and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes it as the symbol of the Deep Brother, Callarduran Smoothhands, a god worshiped

unscrupulous and will do almost anything to survive, short of betraying each other. Other rooms in the abbey include sleeping quarters for svirfneblin monks, a private chamber for the abbot, and a privy. A

Nettlebee Ranch

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

, and he’s angry about the mistreatment of the cattle. Watson knows about Wiggan and Bertram’s new religion, but thinks it’s not important, so he’s unlikely to mention it. He knows nothing about

terrors. Interviewing the Nettlebees Bertram and Wiggan avoid the characters. Wiggan plays the role of a cantankerous old halfling, locked in his study dealing with matters of trade. If the

7. Troglodyte Lair

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

leader is a troglodyte with 20 hit points named Kol’daan. He carries a wooden sparring sword and can replace each of his claw attacks with a sword attack, dealing 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage on a

loathsome creature that combines the features of a demonic toad and a lizard. Any character who has an appropriate background or who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check knows that the

Giants and Other Ancients

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

been conflict between giants and dragons, or they might have long ago set aside any lingering resentment. Perhaps giants and dragons banded together in ages past in a desperate effort to survive the

spend months or even years dealing with the aftereffects of the cataclysmic battle, then send your campaign in a new direction with a second battle. Maybe a third, truly cataclysmic battle—in which the

Daughters of Sora Kell

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

her answers are often cryptic, even when dealing with her sisters; she might give vital advice even to her enemies. There is little that can be hidden from Sora Teraza, but the question is always

survive without the Daughters, or will the nation dissolve into chaos? Whatever path you choose should also be reflected in the nature of the criminal organization Daask, described later in this

The Grand Design

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

The Grand Design The first priority of any mind flayer colony is to survive. The elder brain and its servants seek to remain hidden, typically deep within the earth, while harvesting enough

intend to conquer. A colony usually adopts one of three approaches to dealing with its neighbors. Control. A colony that desperately needs to increase its population concentrates on capturing humanoids

Hierophant Medusa

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

(+2) WIS 23 (+6) CHA 22 (+6) Saving Throws Con +10, Wis +12 Skills Insight +12, Perception +12, Persuasion +12, Religion +8, Stealth +11 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities

decapitated and dies if it fails a DC 20 Constitution saving throw and can’t survive without that head. A target is immune to this effect if it takes none of the damage, has legendary actions, or is Huge or

Symbiotic Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

your body Entwined Existence. Your symbiote is a separate entity with its own physical form bound to yours. It isn’t a separate creature and relies on you to survive. It has Intelligence, Wisdom

, Intimidation, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Religion, Perception, or Persuasion. You gain proficiency in that skill if you don’t already have it, representing the symbiote’s counsel and guidance. If you

Fractine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

spellcaster—not enough to cause harm, but enough to make the caster take notice. A fractine needs light and magical energy to survive. It can draw sustenance from a nearby light source, spellcaster

self-destructs, leaving no trace of itself behind. The destruction of a fractine is accompanied by a loud sound reminiscent of shattering glass. A fractine attacks by falling on its targets, dealing

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