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Returning 35 results for 'tell of weapons what'.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Mimicry. The wereraven can mimic simple sounds it has heard, such as a person whispering, a baby crying, or an animal chattering. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a
light weapons. They are reluctant to make bite attacks in raven form for fear of spreading their curse to those who don’t deserve it or who would abuse it.
A Kindness of Wereravens. Wereravens
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
acquaintance. Though not comprehensive, this information helps high fae impostors impersonate their targets effectively.
Though unable to tell outright lies, the high fae of Eldraine have many
embellish their various weapons.
The high fae are ruled by Talion, the Kindly Lord. Talion is as strange, ancient, and fickle as the wilds of Eldraine, and the Kindly Lord demands fealty and respect from
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
claws, glossy black eyes, and a snakelike tail tipped with a poisonous spike. On the rare occasion when her social graces fail to achieve the desired result, Hulgaz turns her natural weapons on her
jokester’s poor jape.
Whatever her outward demeanor, any perceived kindness Hulgaz offers is strictly a means to her wicked agenda: the corruption of mortal souls. If she has a tell, it is her
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
artistic depictions represent chimeras as an amalgam of lion, ram, and dragon, these beasts appear with nearly endless variations.
The Akroans tell a tale of the first chimera’s origin, wherein
. To do so, simply roll once on one or all of the following tables. Results from the Body Composition table adjust the Theran chimera as described, while results on the Breath Weapons, Head Attacks
Adult Brass Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapons"}. The dragon uses one
of the following breath weapons.
Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in an 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (13d6
Ancient Brass Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Breath Weapons"}. The dragon uses one
of the following breath weapons:
Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in an 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 56 (16d6
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
payment of fresh food and metal weapons. A blindheim's radiant eyes make these creatures a unique source of light in the Underdark depths, and are bright enough to hinder creatures that suffer in the
travelers. They typically make a cautious approach to stronger creatures, speaking in halting, croaking Undercommon to offer their services in return for fresh food, metal weapons, and trinkets from
Hobgoblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
death becomes a hero eternal.
Young hobgoblins start soldiering when they can walk and heed the mustering call as soon as they can wield their weapons capably. Every legion in the hobgoblins&rsquo
discipline, and he is thought to be pleased by displays of those principles.
In the stories that hobgoblins tell one another, Bargrivyek serves as Nomog-Geaya’s second in command. Nomog-Geaya
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. As a visitor, it behooves you to know what they mean.
“What befalls?” means “Someone tell me what’s going on here.”
“Hold!” means “Don’t move a muscle.”
“Down arms!” means “Drop your weapons
truncheon, a dagger, and a buckler. Because most citizens in Waterdeep don’t bear weapons, these tools prove a more than ample deterrent to criminal activity. Members of the Watch typically don’t carry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
from sunup to sundown. Barthen’s doesn’t stock weapons or armor, but characters can purchase other adventuring gear here, except for items that cost more than 25 gp. Characters who ask for weapons or
supplies to Barthen’s. Elmina pays the agreed amount (10 gp to each character) and takes possession of the wagon and its supplies. If the characters tell her of Gundren Rockseeker’s capture, Elmina
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. As a visitor, it behooves you to know what they mean.
“What befalls?” means “Someone tell me what’s going on here.”
“Hold!” means “Don’t move a muscle.”
“Down arms!” means “Drop your weapons
truncheon, a dagger, and a buckler. Because most citizens in Waterdeep don’t bear weapons, these tools prove a more than ample deterrent to criminal activity. Members of the Watch typically don’t carry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
from sunup to sundown. Barthen’s doesn’t stock weapons or armor, but characters can purchase other adventuring gear here, except for items that cost more than 25 gp. Characters who ask for weapons or
supplies to Barthen’s. Elmina pays the agreed amount (10 gp to each character) and takes possession of the wagon and its supplies. If the characters tell her of Gundren Rockseeker’s capture, Elmina
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Stirleng can tell the characters that cultists ushered prisoners toward the caldera a few hours ago, but he knows little else. With area 16 empty, a prisoner escort consisting of 5 dragonclaws has begun
these creatures’ statistics.) The prisoners aren’t shackled together, but most of them are weak from starvation. Ten human commoners can fight alongside the characters if they acquire weapons. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Stirling can tell the character that the cultists ushered prisoners towards the caldera a few hours ago, but he knows little else. With area 16 empty, a prisoner escort consisting of 5 dragonclaws has
these creatures' statistics) The prisoners aren’t shackled together, but most of them are weak from starvation. Ten human commoners can fight alongside the characters if they acquire weapons. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
fill the room with bright light.
Detritus. Rusted helms, shields, armor fragments, and weapons cover the floor. This detritus makes the entire room difficult terrain. (The arms and armor were
door in the south wall swings open into area 29a.
Dwarven bones are scattered around the smashed sarcophagus, but a character who studies the wreckage and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check can tell that the scene has been cleverly staged to fool tomb robbers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
fill the room with bright light.
Detritus. Rusted helms, shields, armor fragments, and weapons cover the floor. This detritus makes the entire room difficult terrain. (The arms and armor were
door in the south wall swings open into area 29a.
Dwarven bones are scattered around the smashed sarcophagus, but a character who studies the wreckage and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check can tell that the scene has been cleverly staged to fool tomb robbers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Stirleng can tell the characters that cultists ushered prisoners toward the caldera a few hours ago, but he knows little else. With area 16 empty, a prisoner escort consisting of 5 dragonclaws has begun
these creatures’ statistics.) The prisoners aren’t shackled together, but most of them are weak from starvation. Ten human commoners can fight alongside the characters if they acquire weapons. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Stirling can tell the character that the cultists ushered prisoners towards the caldera a few hours ago, but he knows little else. With area 16 empty, a prisoner escort consisting of 5 dragonclaws has
these creatures' statistics) The prisoners aren’t shackled together, but most of them are weak from starvation. Ten human commoners can fight alongside the characters if they acquire weapons. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, but legends tell of blessed warriors felling them with crossbow bolts, arrows, or similar weapons. Rakshasas’ appearances combine humanlike bodies with the features of animals and monsters. All
Cha 20 +5 +5
Skills Deception +10, Insight +8, Perception +8
Vulnerabilities Piercing damage from weapons wielded by creatures under the effect of a Bless spell
Immunities Charmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Run the Encounter Let the players take the lead! They can try anything they can imagine. Encourage the players to tell you their ideas. Ask them to let you know what they are thinking, and then run
weapons and casting spells. Explain the character’s different weapons and spell attacks.
This merrow looks fearsome but doesn't present too much of a threat to the characters. They should be able
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, but legends tell of blessed warriors felling them with crossbow bolts, arrows, or similar weapons. Rakshasas’ appearances combine humanlike bodies with the features of animals and monsters. All
Cha 20 +5 +5
Skills Deception +10, Insight +8, Perception +8
Vulnerabilities Piercing damage from weapons wielded by creatures under the effect of a Bless spell
Immunities Charmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
sunup to sundown. Barthen’s does not stock weapons or armor, but characters can purchase other adventuring gear here, with the exception of items that cost more than 25 gp. (For prices, see
“Adventuring Gear” in the Basic Rules.) Characters in need of weapons or armor are directed to the Lionshield Coster (see that section). The proprietor is Elmar Barthen, a lean and balding human male shopkeeper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Run the Encounter Let the players take the lead! They can try anything they can imagine. Encourage the players to tell you their ideas. Ask them to let you know what they are thinking, and then run
weapons and casting spells. Explain the character’s different weapons and spell attacks.
This merrow looks fearsome but doesn't present too much of a threat to the characters. They should be able
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
sunup to sundown. Barthen’s does not stock weapons or armor, but characters can purchase other adventuring gear here, with the exception of items that cost more than 25 gp. (For prices, see
“Adventuring Gear” in the Basic Rules.) Characters in need of weapons or armor are directed to the Lionshield Coster (see that section). The proprietor is Elmar Barthen, a lean and balding human male shopkeeper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Mourning will eventually be solved. Either someone will learn how to control the power that caused the Mournland, or the precise cause will be determined and people will be able to tell if it still poses
mystery of the Mourning; a nation that could learn how to use this power would be unstoppable. Other forces are searching for weapons or forgotten powers that could turn the tide if another war breaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
quality, thri-kreen often use telepathy to communicate, and groups can rapidly share a wealth of detailed information without making a sound.
I would tell you now the tale of the first Ka’Cha, the
first thri-kreen who knew and taught the truth: that the clutch is all.
—Ka’Cha, thri-kreen knowledge hunter
Thri-kreen Marauder Thri-kreen marauders employ weapons made of stone and bone, such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
quality, thri-kreen often use telepathy to communicate, and groups can rapidly share a wealth of detailed information without making a sound.
I would tell you now the tale of the first Ka’Cha, the
first thri-kreen who knew and taught the truth: that the clutch is all.
—Ka’Cha, thri-kreen knowledge hunter
Thri-kreen Marauder Thri-kreen marauders employ weapons made of stone and bone, such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
feet of the Girscamen feel a harmless supernatural chill—an effect of the unquiet spirits haunting the ship. If characters succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check, they can tell
scraps of decaying armor not of Djaynaian design. T3: Broken Entry The hole below the ship extends through the ceiling of an ancient, hidden structure. Characters who have the Stonecunning trait can tell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Mourning will eventually be solved. Either someone will learn how to control the power that caused the Mournland, or the precise cause will be determined and people will be able to tell if it still poses
mystery of the Mourning; a nation that could learn how to use this power would be unstoppable. Other forces are searching for weapons or forgotten powers that could turn the tide if another war breaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the astral elves are stripped of all visible weapons, but they are allowed to keep their armor and other gear. (The same is true for any nonplayer characters who are with them.) A character can
emperor’s justice.” The commander then orders your captors to return your weapons to you. “Princess Xedalli sends her regards.”
Weapons confiscated from the characters and their allies are promptly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
feet of the Girscamen feel a harmless supernatural chill—an effect of the unquiet spirits haunting the ship. If characters succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check, they can tell
scraps of decaying armor not of Djaynaian design. T3: Broken Entry The hole below the ship extends through the ceiling of an ancient, hidden structure. Characters who have the Stonecunning trait can tell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the astral elves are stripped of all visible weapons, but they are allowed to keep their armor and other gear. (The same is true for any nonplayer characters who are with them.) A character can
emperor’s justice.” The commander then orders your captors to return your weapons to you. “Princess Xedalli sends her regards.”
Weapons confiscated from the characters and their allies are promptly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
this, wereravens rarely reveal their hybrid forms. Nevertheless, folktales tell of eerie, raven-winged figures who appear prior to disasters and share mysterious prophecies. Such stories are true, in
a way, as where wereravens tread, evil pursues. Wereraven employ light weapons to avoid spreading their curse to those who would abuse it. Wereraven
Medium Humanoid (Human, Shapechanger)
Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
this, wereravens rarely reveal their hybrid forms. Nevertheless, folktales tell of eerie, raven-winged figures who appear prior to disasters and share mysterious prophecies. Such stories are true, in
a way, as where wereravens tread, evil pursues. Wereraven employ light weapons to avoid spreading their curse to those who would abuse it. Wereraven
Medium Humanoid (Human, Shapechanger)
Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
(Bladebearers) believe that leadership is best achieved through force of arms. The Kech Volaar (Wordbearers) believe that knowledge is the greater weapon, and they seek to recover artifacts and weapons that were
dispatch small squads to carry out missions on the surface. Humans usually don’t know enough about goblins to tell the difference between the Dhakaani and the people of Darguun. The truth of the matter is