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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
roll using this magic bow, the target takes an extra 1d6 damage of the same type as the breath infused in the bow—acid, cold, fire, force, lightning, necrotic, poison, psychic, radiant, or
thunder.
If you load no ammunition in the weapon, it produces its own, automatically creating one piece of magic ammunition when you pull back the string. The ammunition created by the bow vanishes the instant after it hits or misses a target.
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Regeneration. The nosferatu regains 10 hit points at the start of each of its turns if it has at least 1 hit point and isn’t in sunlight. If the nosferatu takes radiant damage, this trait doesn
check.
Sunlight Hypersensitivity. The nosferatu takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.
Unusual Nature
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
, mage hand, prestidigitation
3/day each: detect magic, dispel magic, faerie fire, hold monster
1/day each: mind blank, teleport
Supreme Mockery. Quill hurls a string of insults laced with enchantments
and Ryllia for imprisoning him in a place that reminds him of the people he lost in his childhood, though he also takes some comfort in being able to live out the life he could’ve had. His time
Spells
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
) disperses it, ending the spell.
Each creature in the Sphere when it appears makes a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 5d6 Psychic damage and subtracts 1d6 from its saving throws until
the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only. A creature also makes this save when the Sphere moves into its space, when it enters the Sphere, or when it
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monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (4d10
creature takes half as much damage with no additional effects. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
metallic dragon’s breath. When you hit with an attack roll using this magic bow, the target takes an extra 1d6 damage of the same type as the breath infused in the bow—acid, cold, fire, force, lightning
, necrotic, poison, psychic, radiant, or thunder. If you load no ammunition in the weapon, it produces its own, automatically creating one piece of magic ammunition when you pull back the string. The ammunition created by the bow vanishes the instant after it hits or misses a target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Faerûn’s western shore—the Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
stretch from Luskan in the north to Calimport in the south, passing through Neverwinter, Waterdeep, Baldur’s Gate, and other ports along the way. The bulk of this adventure takes place on the stretch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Faerûn’s western shore—the Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
stretch from Luskan in the north to Calimport in the south, passing through Neverwinter, Waterdeep, Baldur’s Gate, and other ports along the way. The bulk of this adventure takes place on the stretch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Faerûn’s western shore—the Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
stretch from Luskan in the north to Calimport in the south, passing through Neverwinter, Waterdeep, Baldur’s Gate, and other ports along the way. The bulk of this adventure takes place on the stretch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Nosferatu Vicious, undead hunters, nosferatu possess the endless thirst of vampires but none of their grace. For them, existence is nothing more than an everlasting string of cold, desperate nights
each of its turns if it has at least 1 hit point and isn’t in sunlight. If the nosferatu takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function until the start of the nosferatu’s next turn.
Spider Climb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Reacts. If the kite takes damage, but not enough to reduce it to 0 hit points, it uses its reaction to yank the string from Feenia’s grasp (causing Feenia to age as described above). On subsequent
kite on a blustery plateau. The kite is alive, has a hideous face stretched over its diamond-shaped frame, and cackles in the wind. The kite’s 40-foot-long string has five blue bows tied along its length
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Whistle — 5 CP Spell Scroll (Cantrip) — 30 GP Spell Scroll (Level 1) — 50 GP Spikes, Iron 5 lb. 1 GP Spyglass 1 lb. 1,000 GP String — 1 SP Tent 20 lb. 2 GP Tinderbox 1 lb. 5 SP Torch 1 lb. 1 CP Vial — 1 GP
throws to avoid or end the Poisoned condition for 1 hour. Arcane Focus (Varies) An Arcane Focus takes one of the forms in the Arcane Focuses table and is bejeweled or carved to channel arcane magic. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
with a tape measure, string, rulers, or pipe cleaners cut to specific lengths. Another option is a play surface covered by 1-inch hexagons (often called hexes), which makes movement more flexible
it occupies on squares or hexes, as shown in the Creature Size and Space table and the accompanying diagrams. If the miniature you use for a monster takes up an amount of space different from what’s in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. 1 CP Scholar’s Pack 22 lb. 40 GP Shovel 5 lb. 2 GP Signal Whistle — 5 CP Spell Scroll (Cantrip) — 30 GP Spell Scroll (Level 1) — 50 GP Spikes, Iron 5 lb. 1 GP Spyglass 1 lb. 1,000 GP String — 1 SP
, you can drink a vial of Antitoxin to gain Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the Poisoned condition for 1 hour. Arcane Focus (Varies) An Arcane Focus takes one of the forms in the Arcane Focuses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
this saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 (4d8) bludgeoning damage from the crashing waves, has the prone condition, and is swept southward 300 feet from the dam. On a successful save
, the creature takes half as much damage only. L2: Lake Where a mountain spur divides two branches of the valley, an elongated, V-shaped lake extends across the pass, contained by a dam to the south
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Suckling Boar. A young boar with silvered tusks vows to slay the werewolf who murdered his parents. He carries his parents’ remains (a string of sausages) around in a basket. 3 Only Fools Knock Twice
Island of Death in an Ocean of Tears. Explorers arrive on an island littered with bones. It takes them years to realize they’re all dead. Endelyn Moongrave (see appendix B for her stat block) is not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to visit.
5 A doppelganger mimics a young deep dragon’s Humanoid form while committing a string of murders, hoping to turn local Underdark settlements against the dragon.
6 Despite
An adult deep dragon takes pride in breeding hell hounds but can’t control them.
Ancient Deep Dragon Connections d4 Connected Creatures
1 An ancient deep dragon has taken on a young
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
ancient silver dragon who takes the form of a valorous hero in silvery plate armor, their mirrored helm glowing like a bright, full moon. Atop their argent unicorn steed, the Nightwhisperer defends
of the Lightcaller, an ancient gold dragon who takes the form of an aureate monarch. The Lightcaller ushers in each new day with cheerful exuberance, spreading mirth from dawn to dusk. Since more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
an individual, a hag might find it amusing to string the fool along for a while before teaching it a permanent lesson. Dark Lairs. Hags dwell in dark and twisted woods, bleak moors, storm-lashed
. A hag eye has AC 10, 1 hit point, and darkvision with a radius of 60 feet. If it is destroyed, each coven member takes 3d10 psychic damage and is blinded for 24 hours. A hag coven can have only one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Dexterity saving throw. The sphere spreads around corners. A creature takes 35 (10d6) fire damage and 35 (10d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. D4. Shrine to
hammered bolts of lightning. Treasure. Five ornate silvered hunting horns have been laid out here as offerings to Talos. Each horn is worth 250 gp. Any character who takes a horn hears a rumble of thunder as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
vex other creatures. Their reasons for deception vary, ranging from harmless pranks to malicious infiltration. When a high fae impostor takes on the identity of another creature, the impostor magically
saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 21 (6d6) psychic damage and has the frightened condition until the start of the high fae’s next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
once he escapes the painting, denying characters the chance to stab him with the dagger. Where the teleport spell takes him is up to you, but the destination must be somewhere in Wisteria Vale. Arrant
magic, faerie fire, hold monster
1/day each: mind blank, teleport
Supreme Mockery. Quill hurls a string of insults laced with enchantments at a creature he can see within 60 feet of him. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
don’t have to use a grid at all. You can track distances with a tape measure, string, craft sticks, or pipe cleaners cut to specific lengths. Another option is a play surface covered by 1-inch
monster takes up an amount of space different from what’s on the table, that’s fine, but treat the monster as its official size for all other rules. For example, you might use a miniature that has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
creature or object, treating the acid as an improvised weapon. On a hit, the target takes 2d6 acid damage. Alchemist’s Fire. This sticky, adhesive fluid ignites when exposed to air. As an action, you
can throw this flask up to 20 feet, shattering it on impact. Make a ranged attack against a creature or object, treating the alchemist’s fire as an improvised weapon. On a hit, the target takes 1d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
of Tricks (gray). A character who takes the Search action and succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check finds the bag. C4: Sitting Room This room contains furniture made of candy, including a couch
Nibblecheek occasionally entertains guests in this sitting room. Secret Trapdoor. In the northeast corner, a trapdoor is cleverly hidden in the floor. Any character who takes 1 minute to search the room for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
.) The time-frozen water, which has the consistency of soft dough, takes on the qualities of normal water if removed from either stream or the pool. P3. Pavilion The entrance to the pavilion is open, and
laden with cakes, teapots, teacups, and cutlery. Two of the guests are motionless and silent, but the others are engaged in spirited conversation. At the back of the pavilion, a string quartet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
one of the faces without first asking the face to open its mouth must make a DC 17 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. On a failed check, the creature takes 11 (2d10) bludgeoning damage as the mouth
17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 55 (10d10) bludgeoning damage and has the prone condition. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage only and is pushed to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
tries to retrieve a gem from one of the faces without first asking the face to open its mouth must make a DC 17 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. On a failed check, the creature takes 11 (2d10
ceiling rapidly drops, crushing anything in its path. Creatures in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 55 (10d10) bludgeoning damage and has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
when the characters show up to question him. If they confront him, Thunderhale takes umbrage and tries to pick a fight. Twelve members of the Moon Maiden crew (CN male Illuskan human bandits) stand
the chest on a string around his neck. The chest contains 1,100 cp, 800 sp, 120 gp, nine 50 gp gemstones, and 1d4 magic items. Determine one magic item by rolling on Magic Item Table B in chapter 7 of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
her father of her clever deeds rather than her feats of strength: she solved a sphinx’s riddles, plumbed the secrets of the ocean, and stole a string of pearls from a god of the kuo-toa. Through these
, imploring her to find her way once more to Annam’s secret sanctum and persuade him to end his seclusion. Grolantor Annam’s youngest son and Karontor’s younger twin is Grolantor, a brash braggart who takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pregnancy interfere with her work: the destruction of House Auvryndar and the conquest of Undermountain. A string of military defeats has left Erelal in no mood to entertain visitors, and her brother
saving throws. In addition, whenever the creature takes damage, it is stunned until the end of its next turn. Treasure. Erelal wears a platinum web necklace with tiny black crystal spiders dangling from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the dead guards are replaced by troops from areas K8 or area K20. If those guards are killed too, it takes Grimjaw 1d4 + 1 days to get reinforcements and replace the gate guards. During this period
(see area K3). Otherwise, it takes a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to discern the murder holes overhead. Gatehouse Interior If the characters find a way into the round tower south of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
fire that starts in the barn. Such a fire takes 1 minute to spread throughout the structure. After that, the fire moves 5 feet westward each minute until the whole east building is engulfed. After 5
metal pail and yells for the stablemaster (see area G16), who takes 1 minute to arrive. G3: Staircase Halfway up this flight of stairs is a sleeping figure wrapped in a wool blanket. A door is situated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
trapdoor entrance that leads up from Murky Lake. A recessed pool lined with moldy clay tiles takes up most of this large square room. Stagnant water fills the depression to a depth of one foot. Rising
, Skabatha Nightshade (see chapter 4). B3. Fabric Storage Room Scraps of cloth and bundles of yarn are piled throughout this small room.
This is Bavlorna’s fabric storage closet, where she takes lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
string quartet drifts down from upstairs. C6. Victoro’s Office The door to this room is locked. The room contains the following features: Tall stacks of legal tomes and financial ledgers rest atop a
Casting feature (or the Ritual Caster feat) who spends 24 hours reading the book can master the ritual described within. The ritual takes 11 minutes to cast and requires incense and a vial of unholy water