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oozes, typically have this special sense, as do creatures with echolocation or heightened senses, such as bats and true dragons.
If a monster is naturally blind, it has a parenthetical note to this
have this special sense.
TremorsenseA monster with tremorsense can detect and pinpoint the origin of vibrations within a specific radius, provided that the monster and the source of the vibrations are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
blindsight can perceive its surroundings without relying on sight, within a specific radius. Creatures without eyes, such as grimlocks and gray oozes, typically have this special sense, as do creatures with
in darkness as if it were dim light. The monster can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Many creatures that live underground have this special sense. Tremorsense A monster with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
blindsight can perceive its surroundings without relying on sight, within a specific radius. Creatures without eyes, such as grimlocks and gray oozes, typically have this special sense, as do creatures with
in darkness as if it were dim light. The monster can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Many creatures that live underground have this special sense. Tremorsense A monster with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
dragons, have this sense. Darkvision Many creatures in fantasy gaming worlds, especially those that dwell underground, have darkvision. Within a specified range, a creature with darkvision can see in
detect visual illusions and succeed on saving throws against them, and perceives the original form of a shapechanger or a creature that is transformed by magic. Furthermore, the creature can see into the Ethereal Plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
this sense. Darkvision Many creatures in fantasy gaming worlds, especially those that dwell underground, have darkvision. Within a specified range, a creature with darkvision can see in darkness as if
creature with truesight can, out to a specific range, see in normal and magical darkness, see invisible creatures and objects, automatically detect visual illusions and succeed on saving throws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
onerous, but it helps to have a system for larger groups of monsters. If you aren’t using miniatures or other visual aids, the easiest way to keep track of your monsters is to assign them unique
beaten down. You can describe a monster taken to half its hit points as bloodied, giving the players a sense of progress in a fight against a tough opponent, and helping them judge when to use their most powerful spells and abilities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of flowers in an elven forest. In addition to evocative language, visual aids can help set the scene for the characters’ travels. Image searches on the Internet can lead you to breathtaking landscapes
have eerie, green-glowing sap. Use these elements sparingly; landscapes that are too alien can break your players’ sense of immersion in the world. A single fantastic element within an otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Using the Tables When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block. Creatures marked with an asterisk (*) appear in this book. Those marked with a dagger
inspiration to fit the encounter into the location you’re populating. If that context doesn’t make sense for the situation you’re building, consider using the context to inspire the creature’s general
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Horror Atmosphere Atmosphere is the overall mood of your game. It’s the sense of levity, excitement, or dread that stems from a story’s content and players’ perception of it. Atmosphere can be
possible, play in an area with minimal visual or auditory distractions. Favor surroundings that appropriately reinforce your desired atmosphere and have little non-player traffic. If space is shared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
monsters. If you aren’t using miniatures or other visual aids, one way to track your monsters is to assign them unique features. For example, imagine that you’re running an encounter with three Ogres
Many rules and features in the game apply conditions to creatures. You can also apply conditions on the fly when it makes sense to do so. For example, the Poisoned condition can reflect a variety of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
blood oath to protect its secret location. Any ship that sails within visual distance of the anchorage is attacked and chased, if necessary. The Brazen Pegasus (see “Harbor Ward") has a good chance to
.
Dragonfang
Captain Elok Jaharwon (NE male Chultan human wereboar) has no patience or sense of humor. He was first mate of the Dragonfang until a year ago, when he staged a mutiny and hurled the former
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
out of visual range, 50 feet high at its lowest point and well over 65 feet where it vaults upward in the center. 9. Giants’ Worship Area Each pillar radiates a sense of unease and insecurity in a 5
value long ago). Secret Exit. The tunnel behind the secret door in the southeast corner is about 5 feet in diameter. It twists and turns so that any person using it will lose all sense of direction
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
a simple tune.
This temporal lobe is a repository of musical memories. Here, music takes the form of ephemeral shapes that echo for days. The virtuoso Shalfi Lewin (see area B9) left this visual
following round to sense intelligences within the Briny Maze. These experiments have proven that her errant guards aren’t in the Briny Maze. Talking with Ashripask. Ashripask’s guards abandoned her. She tells
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
creatures can move across. However, a creature that moves across the floor takes 2 (1d4) Psychic damage for every 5 feet it moves, as the visual dissonance of moving across an abyss tears at the creature’s
githyanki ruler they rebelled against, who banished them as punishment for their insurrection. The sense of malice in this room is palpable. A powerful curse protects the sculpture from any who would deface
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
navigator’s tools helps you determine a true course based on observing the stars. It also grants you insight into charts and maps while developing your sense of direction. Components. Navigator’s tools
inspect a painting or a similar work of visual art, your knowledge of the practices behind creating it can grant you additional insight. Painting and Drawing. As part of a short or long rest, you can