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Monster Manual
: Half damage only.Legendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, the tarrasque can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The tarrasque regains all expended uses
at the start of each of its turns.
Onslaught. The tarrasque moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Claw or Tail attack.
World-Shaking Movement. The tarrasque moves up to its Speed. At the end
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
-Shaking Movement).Multiattack. The zaratan makes one Bite attack and one Stomp attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach
prone.The zaratan can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The zaratan
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
bright light, and the target must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw or take 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Crystal Club", "rollDamageType":"radiant
touches one Huge or smaller creature it can see within 20 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw or take 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
"} cold damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn.
Chromatic Orb. Ranged Spell Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
":"Chromatic Orb"} to hit, range 90 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Chromatic Orb","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.Auril can take 3 legendary
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
-Shaking Movement. The scion moves up to its speed and then sends a shock wave through the ground in a 60-foot-radius circle centered on itself. Each creature on the ground in that area that is
a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 25 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Incendiary Smoke", "rollDamageType":"fire
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
throw or take 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Glacier Throw", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage
, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the scion within fully awakens.ColdFire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksEarth-Shaking Movement. The
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
until her concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell).Auril can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at
against Auril, who retreated to the coldest corner of Toril to escape their fury.
After a world-shaking event known as the Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, and immunity to all damage except fire damage. The freed creature appears in an unoccupied space of its choice within 30 feet of the shattered crystal.Auril can take 3 legendary actions, choosing
Toril to escape their fury.
After a world-shaking event known as the Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
emotions, dispel magic, invisibility, revivifyThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at one time and only at the end of
storage. Occasionally, though, a whimsical moonstone dragon delights in shaking things up, insisting that visitors come to the Border Ethereal for a meeting or sleeping in the middle of a heavily
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, invisibility, revivifyThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at one time and only at the end of another creature’s
their primary residences, locations on the Material Plane for entertaining guests, and locations on the Ethereal Plane for storage. Occasionally, though, a whimsical moonstone dragon delights in shaking
Zaratan
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
Earth-Shaking Movement. As a bonus action after moving at least 10 feet on the ground, the zaratan can send a shock wave through the ground in a 120-foot-radius circle centered on itself. That area
distance of the structure’s height must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Earth-Shaking
Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
-shaking roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can
also suggest defiance in the face of what they perceive as imposed authority or unworthy experts.
Quick to Quarrel
Other peoples often perceive leonin as quick to take offense, intolerant of criticism
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Putting Events in Motion World-shaking events can happen at any time in a campaign or story arc, but the biggest incidents naturally fall at the beginning, middle, and end of a story. That placement
reflects the structure of dramatic stories. At the beginning of a story, something happens to shake the protagonists’ world and spur them into action. The characters take action to resolve their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Threshold Evacuation After Belephaion is defeated, read the following: The shaking underfoot continues. Outside the windows, boulder-sized chunks of the city tear free, rising into the air. Beneath
the ceiling. Characters who try to use the flying citadel helm can make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. If they succeed, they realize it’d take several hours to attune to it and regain control of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
event on a grand scale, since it will take time to come true (or be averted). Imagine that a world-shaking prophecy comes to light. If events continue on their present course, the prophecy will come
World-Shaking Events You can use this section for ideas and inspiration to expand on world-shaking events already occurring (or soon to occur) within your world. Alternatively, you can roll on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
that flout the laws of nature, and the most accomplished among them can cast spells with world-shaking effects. The price that wizards pay for their mastery is that most valuable of commodities: time. It
the highest echelons of the profession, the studying never ends, nor does the quest for knowledge and power. If you’re playing a wizard, take advantage of the opportunity to make your character more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zaratan When a zaratan is summoned from the Elemental Plane of Earth, the ground rises up to take the shape of what looks like a hulking, armored reptile, its shell composed of the landscape from
darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.,
passive Perception 15
Languages —
Challenge 22 (41,000 XP)
Earth-Shaking Movement. As a bonus action after moving at least 10 feet on the ground, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Zaratan When a zaratan is summoned from the Elemental Plane of Earth, the ground rises up to take the shape of a hulking, armored reptile. A zaratan’s steps trigger shock waves severe enough to level
saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Siege Monster. The elemental deals double damage to objects and structures (included in Earth-Shaking Movement).
Actions
Multiattack. The zaratan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of the silver-gray sky. After a few rounds, the area becomes as dark as a moonless night. As the sky darkens, the traveler feels buffeting and shaking, as if the plane itself was rebelling against
yourself 9–10 Short-term madness (see chapter 8) 11–12 11 (2d10) psychic damage 13–16 22 (4d10) psychic damage 17–18 Long-term madness (see chapter 8) 19–20 Unconscious for 5 (1d10) minutes; the effect on you ends if you take damage or if another creature uses an action to shake you awake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
via another method—the structure begins shaking, and a crack like a thunderclap sounds from below. Anyone outside the observatory sees the structure sway, while those inside feel the floor pitch beneath
earthquake hits, causing them to take 21 (6d6) bludgeoning damage and knocking them prone if they fall. Countdown to Ruin. After the initial quake, have characters roll initiative to emphasize the urgency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
.
Legendary Actions
Legendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, the tarrasque can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The tarrasque regains all expended uses
at the start of each of its turns.
Onslaught. The tarrasque moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Claw or Tail attack.
World-Shaking Movement. The tarrasque moves up to its Speed. At the end
Equipment
gloves or tongs) for the first time on their turn, or ends their turn in bodily contact with delerium, they must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one
energy erupts in a 20-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6) radiant damage and become Blinded for 1 round. The smell of ozone fills the area, and
Equipment
gloves or tongs) for the first time on their turn, or ends their turn in bodily contact with delerium, they must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one
erupts in a 20-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6) radiant damage and become Blinded for 1 round. The smell of ozone fills the area, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
mighty tail while swallowing smaller beings whole. It seems to take instinctual offense at the works of lesser beings, venting its rage at buildings, bridges, ships, and monuments. The larger a structure
take one of the following actions. The tarrasque regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Onslaught. The tarrasque moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Claw or Tail
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
infected creature repeats the saving throw, shaking off the disease on a successful save. Throat Leeches Minuscule parasites known as throat leeches infect the water in Chult’s forests, swamps, and rivers
boiled or magically purified. A CURE FOR DEAD CHARACTERS
If a player character dies while exploring the wilds of Chult, an NPC guide might suggest that the party take its dead member to the ghost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
seismic vibration in a 20-foot radius centered on itself for 1 minute, shaking the ground in that area for the duration. When the effects ends, the shatterstick breaks apart, becoming useless, and all structures within 20 feet of it take 35 (10d6) bludgeoning damage.
Equipment
gloves or tongs) for the first time on their turn, or ends their turn in bodily contact with delerium, they must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one level
erupts in a 20-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6) radiant damage and become Blinded for 1 round. The smell of ozone fills the area, and nearby
Equipment
as gloves or tongs) for the first time on their turn, or ends their turn in bodily contact with delerium, they must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one
energy erupts in a 20-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6) radiant damage and become Blinded for 1 round. The smell of ozone fills the area, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Abyss,” or “the Wildspace system of Realmspace”—thinking about a place makes the creature aware of the most direct route to that location. The creature doesn’t know how long the journey will take or
, for example—might take 4d6 days. For a more general location, such as a color pool leading to a specified plane, the journey might take 1d4 × 10 hours. Dead Gods The Astral Plane is where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to black. While their hands prove as nimble as those of other humanoids, leonin have retractable feline claws, which they can extend instantly. This, along with their ability to produce bone-shaking
suggest defiance in the face of what they perceive as imposed authority or unworthy experts. Quick to Quarrel Other peoples often perceive leonin as quick to take offense, intolerant of criticism, or
Equipment
gloves or tongs) for the first time on their turn, or ends their turn in bodily contact with delerium, they must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one
erupts in a 20-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6) radiant damage and become Blinded for 1 round. The smell of ozone fills the area, and
Equipment
gear (such as gloves or tongs) for the first time on their turn, or ends their turn in bodily contact with delerium, they must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and
burst of energy erupts in a 20-foot radius. Creatures in the area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6) radiant damage and become Blinded for 1 round. The smell of ozone fills the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
characters can take are Search and Study. Searching is trying to notice something, like looking for anything important in a cluttered room. Studying generally involves using knowledge or logic to recall or
actions to get the full picture, so it’s usually best to allow either type of action to reveal the presence of the tripwire and the trap.
Detecting the Trap. If the characters take the Search or Study
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
dangling from taut strings that crisscross the walls. Hundreds of other keys lie strewn across the dirt floor.
As you take in the scene, you hear the sound of keys jingling as a goblin emerges from
it than those long-eared brigands. First they stole Jingle Jangle’s truffles. Next, they’ll want Jingle Jangle’s keys. Someone ought to give them a good shaking down so they know what it feels like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the meazel can take the Hide action as a bonus
-shaking calamities so they can pry secrets and power from the wreckage their conspiracies create.
The nagpas fear the Raven Queen and do their best to avoid her and her agents. When it’s impossible to






