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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
form.
Regeneration. The golem regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the golem takes bludgeoning or thunder damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the golem’s next
golem makes two Glass Sword attacks.
Glass Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Glass Sword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Amphibious. The giant can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the giant fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The giant makes two Lightning Sword
attacks, or it uses Wind Javelin twice.
Lightning Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Lightning Sword"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit
Storm Giant Quintessent
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Amphibious. The giant can breathe air and water.Multiattack. The giant makes two Lightning Sword attacks or uses Wind Javelin twice.
Lightning Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14
","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Lightning Sword"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 40 (9d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"9d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Sword","rollDamageType
Moonblade
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
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A moonblade passes down from parent to child. The sword chooses its bearer and remains bonded to that person for life. If the bearer dies, another heir can claim the blade. If no worthy heir exists
, the sword lies dormant. It functions like a normal longsword until a worthy soul finds it and lays claim to its power.
A moonblade serves only one master at a time. The attunement process requires a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
cultist activity in the area is located at the Thunder Cliffs. Valdi Estapaar is the best person in Leilon to counsel the characters on finding passage to the Thunder Cliffs. Use the bullet points below to
guide that conversation: The fishing boats used by the fishing fleet of Leilon are not capable of making the trip to the Thunder Cliffs. The seas have been too rough, and the waves on the open ocean
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
cultist activity in the area is located at the Thunder Cliffs. Valdi Estapaar is the best person in Leilon to counsel the characters on finding passage to the Thunder Cliffs. Use the bullet points below to
guide that conversation: The fishing boats used by the fishing fleet of Leilon are not capable of making the trip to the Thunder Cliffs. The seas have been too rough, and the waves on the open ocean
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
20 +5 +10
Cha 18 +4 +9
Skills Arcana +8, Athletics +14, History +8, Perception +10
Resistances Cold
Immunities Lightning, Thunder
Senses Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 30 ft
Sword or Thunderbolt in any combination.
Storm Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: 23 (4d6 + 9) Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8) Lightning damage.
Thunderbolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
20 +5 +10
Cha 18 +4 +9
Skills Arcana +8, Athletics +14, History +8, Perception +10
Resistances Cold
Immunities Lightning, Thunder
Senses Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 30 ft
Sword or Thunderbolt in any combination.
Storm Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: 23 (4d6 + 9) Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8) Lightning damage.
Thunderbolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, Cha +9
Skills Arcana +8, History +8, Perception +10
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities lightning, thunder
Senses truesight
60 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP)
Amphibious. The giant can breathe air and water.
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two Lightning Sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, Cha +9
Skills Arcana +8, History +8, Perception +10
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities lightning, thunder
Senses truesight
60 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP)
Amphibious. The giant can breathe air and water.
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two Lightning Sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) Staff of power Staff Yes (sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) Staff of striking Staff Yes Staff of thunder and lightning Staff Yes Sword of sharpness Weapon Yes Tome of clear
(frost/stone) Wondrous item Yes Candle of invocation Wondrous item Yes Carpet of flying Wondrous item No Cloak of arachnida Wondrous item Yes Crystal ball (very rare) Wondrous item Yes Dancing sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) Staff of power Staff Yes (sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) Staff of striking Staff Yes Staff of thunder and lightning Staff Yes Sword of sharpness Weapon Yes Tome of clear
(frost/stone) Wondrous item Yes Candle of invocation Wondrous item Yes Carpet of flying Wondrous item No Cloak of arachnida Wondrous item Yes Crystal ball (very rare) Wondrous item Yes Dancing sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Adventure Background Driven from lands farther north by more powerful dragons, a young white dragon named Cryovain has descended upon the Sword Mountains, claiming the snow-capped range as its domain
the Thunder Boar, a primal entity that serves Talos. Like the god it serves, Gorthok delights in destruction. The orcs aren’t the only creatures thrown into upheaval by Cryovain’s sudden arrival. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Adventure Background Driven from lands farther north by more powerful dragons, a young white dragon named Cryovain has descended upon the Sword Mountains, claiming the snow-capped range as its domain
the Thunder Boar, a primal entity that serves Talos. Like the god it serves, Gorthok delights in destruction. The orcs aren’t the only creatures thrown into upheaval by Cryovain’s sudden arrival. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
−4
Skills Stealth +4
Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 7
Languages Understands Slaad but can’t speak
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2
two Flying Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Slaying Bow.
Flying Sword. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +15, reach 10 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 22 (4d6 + 8) Slashing damage plus 36
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
−4
Skills Stealth +4
Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 7
Languages Understands Slaad but can’t speak
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2
two Flying Sword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Slaying Bow.
Flying Sword. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +15, reach 10 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 22 (4d6 + 8) Slashing damage plus 36
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities lightning, thunder
Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 16
Multiattack. The giant makes two Lightning Sword attacks, or it uses Wind Javelin twice.
Lightning Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 40 (9d6 + 9) lightning damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities lightning, thunder
Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 16
Multiattack. The giant makes two Lightning Sword attacks, or it uses Wind Javelin twice.
Lightning Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 40 (9d6 + 9) lightning damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
locations along the Sword Coast might make an interesting stop for the characters. Each location offers the potential to gain information regarding sites known for planar disturbances or strange magic, or to
other distraction of your design. More information on Candlekeep can be found in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide. Mantol-Derith Duergar, drow, and svirfneblin trade and exchange information in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
locations along the Sword Coast might make an interesting stop for the characters. Each location offers the potential to gain information regarding sites known for planar disturbances or strange magic, or to
other distraction of your design. More information on Candlekeep can be found in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide. Mantol-Derith Duergar, drow, and svirfneblin trade and exchange information in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
The First Flowering From the ruins of the Days of Thunder arose the first nations of the Proud People — the elves and dwarves — in the region. The elves raised up the nations of Aryvandaar, Ardeep
, and Ilythiir. They settled Illefarn along the Sword Coast, from the Spine of the World to the River Delimbiyr — its capitol Aelinthaldaar in the shadow of what is now Mount Waterdeep. Wood elves and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
The First Flowering From the ruins of the Days of Thunder arose the first nations of the Proud People — the elves and dwarves — in the region. The elves raised up the nations of Aryvandaar, Ardeep
, and Ilythiir. They settled Illefarn along the Sword Coast, from the Spine of the World to the River Delimbiyr — its capitol Aelinthaldaar in the shadow of what is now Mount Waterdeep. Wood elves and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
acting against the wishes of the Daughters of Sora Kell due to another sinister influence.
Forgotten Realms. In Faerûn, the giants could be raiding the Sword Coast after emerging from the Sword
the Thunder Peaks.
Greyhawk. The giants might threaten Geoff, Sterich, or other nearby realms from out of the Crystalmists, the Jotens, or even the infamous Barrier Peaks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
acting against the wishes of the Daughters of Sora Kell due to another sinister influence.
Forgotten Realms. In Faerûn, the giants could be raiding the Sword Coast after emerging from the Sword
the Thunder Peaks.
Greyhawk. The giants might threaten Geoff, Sterich, or other nearby realms from out of the Crystalmists, the Jotens, or even the infamous Barrier Peaks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Other blades have vanished with their bearers during great quests. Thus, only a few of these weapons remain. A moonblade passes down from parent to child. The sword chooses its bearer and remains
bonded to that person for life. If the bearer dies, another heir can claim the blade. If no worthy heir exists, the sword lies dormant. It functions like a normal longsword until a worthy soul finds it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Other blades have vanished with their bearers during great quests. Thus, only a few of these weapons remain. A moonblade passes down from parent to child. The sword chooses its bearer and remains
bonded to that person for life. If the bearer dies, another heir can claim the blade. If no worthy heir exists, the sword lies dormant. It functions like a normal longsword until a worthy soul finds it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
unthinkable thanks to the combination of his awesome magical power and the sheer physical threat of a fire-breathing, sword-toothed dragon. Niv-Mizzet
Gargantuan dragon, chaotic neutral
Armor Class 22
)
Saving Throws Con +17, Int +18, Wis +11
Skills Arcana +18, Insight +11, Perception +11
Damage Resistances cold, psychic, thunder
Damage Immunities fire, lightning
Condition Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
: Lightning and thunder suddenly crack a dark sky as heavy rain pours from above. Cries of, “Hurricane! All hands on deck!” can be heard throughout the vessel. The sailors need all the help they can get
takes 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage from the storm. If fewer than half of the characters succeeded, their ship takes 44 (8d10) bludgeoning damage from the storm. Battle on the Sword Sea When the storm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
unthinkable thanks to the combination of his awesome magical power and the sheer physical threat of a fire-breathing, sword-toothed dragon. Niv-Mizzet
Gargantuan dragon, chaotic neutral
Armor Class 22
)
Saving Throws Con +17, Int +18, Wis +11
Skills Arcana +18, Insight +11, Perception +11
Damage Resistances cold, psychic, thunder
Damage Immunities fire, lightning
Condition Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
must change the timing of events so that the Tyranny of Dragons story and the events that precipitate Storm King’s Thunder happen concurrently, with Annam the All-Father breaking the ordning to stir
. Blagothkus bears no ill will toward small folk, but his desire to rekindle the ancient war between giants and dragons could have devastating consequences for small folk settlements up and down the Sword Coast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
must change the timing of events so that the Tyranny of Dragons story and the events that precipitate Storm King’s Thunder happen concurrently, with Annam the All-Father breaking the ordning to stir
. Blagothkus bears no ill will toward small folk, but his desire to rekindle the ancient war between giants and dragons could have devastating consequences for small folk settlements up and down the Sword Coast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
: Lightning and thunder suddenly crack a dark sky as heavy rain pours from above. Cries of, “Hurricane! All hands on deck!” can be heard throughout the vessel. The sailors need all the help they can get
takes 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage from the storm. If fewer than half of the characters succeeded, their ship takes 44 (8d10) bludgeoning damage from the storm. Battle on the Sword Sea When the storm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
20 +5 +5
Mod Save
Int 5 −3 −3
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 5 −3 −3
Vulnerabilities Thunder
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Unconscious
the erinyes dies. If the rope is damaged or destroyed, the erinyes can fully restore it when finishing a Short or Long Rest.
Actions
Multiattack. The erinyes makes three Withering Sword attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
20 +5 +5
Mod Save
Int 5 −3 −3
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 5 −3 −3
Vulnerabilities Thunder
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Unconscious
the erinyes dies. If the rope is damaged or destroyed, the erinyes can fully restore it when finishing a Short or Long Rest.
Actions
Multiattack. The erinyes makes three Withering Sword attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ELEMENTAL CULTS
Here are examples of how you can weave Princes of the Apocalypse and Storm King’s Thunder together by having cultists aid the giants, as a way to hide their own plans:
The Cult of the
Imix, the Prince of Evil Fire, whom they worship as a god. The Cult of the Howling Hatred, after witnessing several cloud giant castles drifting in the skies over the Sword Coast, sends