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Clockwork Dragon

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

False Appearance. While the clockwork dragon remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a metal statue.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

clockwork dragon exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire

Ghost Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

a ghost dragon haunts the hoard, often forming an attachment to a single priceless object that becomes the focus of the ghost dragon’s Undead existence. A ghost dragon is a translucent and

Incorporeal Movement. The ghost dragon can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Lightning arcs, forming a 5-foot-wide line between two of the lair’s solid surfaces that the dragon can see. They

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Change Shape. Iymrith magically polymorphs into a female storm giant or back into her true form

Young Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5

", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Time Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Time Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of shimmering light in a 30-foot cone

Time Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4

", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Time Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Time Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of shimmering light in a 15-foot cone

Adult Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its

that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no falling damage. Given days or longer to work, the dragon can make clouds and fog within its lair as solid as stone, forming

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, forming structures and other objects as it wishes. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its

Stalagma Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

60 feet per round and take no falling damage. Given days or longer to work, the dragon can make clouds and fog within its lair as solid as stone, forming structures and other objects as it wishes

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its

Ancient Blue Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its

that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its

Adult Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation

":"recharge", "rollAction":"Time Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of shimmering light in a 60-foot cone. Nonmagical objects and vegetation in that area that aren’t being worn or carried crumble to

Adult White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

lair. Freezing precipitation falls within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, sometimes forming blizzard conditions when the dragon is at rest. Icy walls block off areas in the dragon’s lair

Ice Walk. The dragon can move across and climb icy surfaces without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, difficult terrain composed of ice or snow doesn't cost it extra movement

Ancient White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

lair. Freezing precipitation falls within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, sometimes forming blizzard conditions when the dragon is at rest. Icy walls block off areas in the dragon’s lair

Ice Walk. The dragon can move across and climb icy surfaces without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, difficult terrain composed of ice or snow doesn't cost it extra movement

Ancient Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Cycle of Rebirth. If the dragon dies, its soul coalesces into a steely egg and teleports to a random plane of existence. The egg is immune to all damage and hatches into a time dragon wyrmling after

1d100;{"diceNotation":"1d100", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Cycle of Rebirth"} years. The dragon retains all memories and knowledge it gained in its previous life. Legendary Resistance (5/Day

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. Lhammaruntosz magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge

"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Lhammaruntosz can then fly up to half her flying speed.Lhammaruntosz, a bronze dragon with the ability to heal quickly, spent decades defending Leilon and the

Orc Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their

, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types

Lord Soth of Sithicus (DMR)

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cares nothing for his domain. But should noteworthy threats or remarkable individuals appear, he seeks to crush or enlist them. The only exception is the spirit of his treacherous former ally, Caradoc

ghost of the knight Caradoc. Seeking to forge a new knighthood of loyal dead, Soth became obsessed with Dragon Highlord Kitiara Uth Matar and charged Caradoc with claiming her soul. When Kitiara died in

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite. There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell

Key Plot Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

other natural threats on the way. The red dragon lairs in magical gardens that githyanki exiles built ages ago. In the gardens, the characters face the dragon and various other monstrous foes.

Key Plot Points The following information is key to this adventure’s story: Mountain Wildfires. A red dragon is igniting wildfires near a small town called Arborean Springs. The adventurers need to

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

swamps they inhabit are filled with a staggering variety of threats. Lizardfolk focus on survival above all, without sentiment. Lizardfolk assess everyone and everything in terms of utility. Art and

female in their naming conventions. Each example name includes its translation in parenthesis. Lizardfolk Names: Achuak (green), Aryte (war), Baeshra (animal), Darastrix (dragon), Garurt (axe), Irhtos

Interesting Things About The Marches

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

unnatural and extraplanar threats. The Cults of the Dragon Below are wildly diverse, and often driven by madness. Many worship daelkyr or have ties to aberrations.

Chapter 4: Shadow of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. The characters and their allies defend against Dragon Army threats, culminating in a surprise attack on Kalaman by the death knight Lord Soth. In this chapter, the characters must ally with Kalaman’s

Chapter 4: Shadow of War The characters and the people of Vogler flee to the city of Kalaman. There, the characters are conscripted to fight alongside Kalaman’s troops against the Dragon Army menace

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

they were demigods — mighty beings of divine descent. This isn’t a casual sort of worship or lip service; kobolds are awed in the presence of a dragon, as if an actual avatar of a deity

Clarifying the Threat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Clarifying the Threat As the characters complete these assignments, it becomes clear the Dragon Army is more than a group of raiders. Gradually reinforce the following facts: Dangerous Recruits

. Bandits and mercenaries have been coming to the region to join the Dragon Army. It’s said the Dragon Army pays well. Draconians. Dragon Army forces include bipedal creatures with dragon-like features

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Location Overview Lhammaruntosz, a bronze dragon with the ability to heal quickly, spent decades defending Leilon and the surrounding area as the captain of the Scaly Eye, a fleet that battled

pirates and other threats. To honor her deeds, the Swords of Leilon constructed the Bronze Shrine, a massive temple to Bahamut, god of metallic dragons, in a cliff overlooking the sea. The shrine’s face is

Wheelwatch Alert

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Wheelwatch Alert The Dragon Army troops occupying Wheelwatch Outpost are on the lookout for danger. Use the following details to guide when the Dragon Army soldiers go on alert and how that affects

activity, they attempt to sound an alarm horn 1 round later on their turn. Once an alarm horn is sounded, the fort goes on alert. Alert If a threat is detected, the eight Dragon Army soldiers (see

Patrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

’ success and doesn’t need to be persuaded to help them. A patron might be a retired adventurer who seeks younger heroes to deal with rising threats, or a mayor who knows that the town guard can’t handle a

dragon demanding tribute. A sheriff becomes a patron by offering a bounty for kobold raiders terrorizing the local countryside, as does a noble who wants an abandoned estate cleared of monsters.

A Hasty Retreat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

citadel and the Dragon Army aren’t immediate threats so long as the characters and Kalaman’s forces keep their distance. If the characters draw near, they attract the attention of one or more lesser death dragons (see appendix B) that attack until the characters retreat.

A Hasty Retreat While the Red Dragon Army recovers from the destruction of the City of Lost Names, Darrett Highwater and the troops from Kalaman retreat and make camp a safe distance away. Begin this

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Dessarin Valley, were ever a secretive and guarded people, only spotted during their flights over the High Forest. A cruel and rapacious green dragon nearly wiped out the population and scattered the

survivors. These aarakocra and their descendants have sworn vengeance against the dragon and may be seen scouring the lands of the North and Cormyr for signs of their foe. Their only remaining settlement

City Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

City Encounters The City of Lost Names is full of Dragon Army troops and other threats. As the characters travel between locations, or whenever you please, roll on the Random City Encounters table

. Random City Encounters d8 Encounter 1 Seven ghasts gnaw on dead Dragon Army soldiers. 2 Bridge Checkpoint (see below) 3 Three ghosts of bickering Istarians haunt the ruins of their shop. 4 Dragon

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

threats of the surrounding wilderness. Two forces of evil are on the rise nearby, eager to control the region around Leilon and eventually the Sword Coast for themselves. The first is a cult of Talos

. Ularan Mortus, a priest of Myrkul, god of death, and his followers are raising an army of undead to lay siege to the city of Neverwinter. The spirit of the dead black dragon Chardansearavitriol

Sparkrender's Kobold Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

), but they’re more likely to warn intruders to leave the ruins than to immediately attack. They readily threaten violence and back up their threats with combat if necessary. As an action, a character

blue dragon as a semidivine figure and trust him to provide for their every need. Big Plans. Sparkrender has big plans that will allow him to manifest his full power. The wyrmling is waiting for the

Iymrith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Iymrith Iymrith is an ancient blue dragon who can assume the form of a storm giant. In this guise, she has infiltrated Hekaton’s court. While concealing her true nature and agenda from the giants

folk. The dragon also wants to wrest the Wyrmskull Throne from the storm giants and add it to her trove. The disguised dragon put Mirran and Nym in contact with representatives of Slarkrethel, a

Adventure Background

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

Mortus in exchange for help finding and seizing the body of a living dragon to inhabit. The people of Leilon are completely unaware of these threats, as they focus on more immediate dangers, like the wild

Adventure Background As the settlers of Leilon bend their backs to the arduous task of creating a defensible settlement in the dangerous wilds of the Sword Coast, even larger threats loom all around

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Overview During the time covered by the first half of this adventure, the cult already has several of the five dragon masks. While the cult works to gain more, Severin initiates the second part of

town comes under attack by a dragon and its allies. Characters can intervene to save townsfolk, but not before attackers carry away an important scholar. While rescuing that captive from the raiders

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