Salvage is a game mechanic from Lairs of Etharis. I noted in my previous article, I have some concerns about the way they do it, but I think it’s a fun mechanic. So, your players just took down a hydra. What’s next? I’d hate to see them waste all of that hydra Read more
This article was originally published in October of 2023 and is being republished with additional content. Themberchaud, the husky red dragon from Honor among thieves is well established in D&D lore. He appears in the 5e adventure Out of the Abyss. You can find a stat block for him there, Read more
Harvesting the beholder you just slew can be a source of fun and profit. Lairs of Etharis codified the salvage system. As I noted in my previous article, I have some concerns about the way they do it. Here, I’ve focused on the beholder, an inconic, inhuman entity. I’ve also Read more
One interesting feature of the new partnered content, Lairs of Etharis, is the focus on the concept of “salvage”. Most monsters or groups of monsters have a section that describes what can be crafted from their body parts after they are defeated. I’m not a big fan of using the Read more
Damage absorption is a trait that allows a creature to regain hit points instead of taking damage from a specific damage type. Typically, the creature is immune to the damage type, and also has a trait noting that. You can see how it is written on the Flesh Golem in Read more