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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Tail"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (5d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"5d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and the target must
the creature has such a feared reputation that stories about it are ingrained in the popular culture. Any rumor of a catoblepas taking up residence nearby is taken to be a bad omen, even if the rumor is
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
energy in a 5-foot-wide line that is 60 feet long. Each creature in the line must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
’ psionic power that the dwarves became Aberrations.
Derro tell their own stories of flight and survival in the Underdark, in which mind flayers aren’t always the enemy. They tell of two
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
ability (spell save DC 21):
At will: Detect Evil and Good, Detect Magic, Thaumaturgy
3/day each: Create Food and Water (the food is always tasty), Dispel Magic, Invisibility, Legend Lore (as an action
to the extradimensional realm that created him. From the steps of the staircase, Nafas hears the wishes of creatures across the multiverse but cannot act on them. Moved by their stories but barred by
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone
90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone
classes
Player’s Handbook
, including performing music, working magic, and making jests.
A Bard’s life is spent traveling, gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
Adventures
The Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving topaz dragons.
Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Yarnspinner Yarnspinner has a monstrous form resembling that of an enormous spider. However, he has a benevolent personality and is obsessed with stories. In fact, he has amassed quite a collection
inhabit. The visitor is free to remain there as long as they wish, provided they do no harm to the other denizens of Fablerise. Yarnspinner’s favorite activity is to read stories aloud to the animals that
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
for stories and adventures involving dragon turtles.
Dragon Turtle Adventure Hooks
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120 feet of it. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Steam Eruption","rollDamageType":"fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
those seeking to avoid notice. Catoblepases in Folklore Ordinary folk rarely see a catoblepas, but the creature has such a feared reputation that stories about it are ingrained in the popular culture
and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom. Sages say that gods of pestilence and rot created catoblepases as embodiments of their influence, while other stories link
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
stories, and they might share such lore with those who offer their own exciting stories in trade.
While many djinn create airy palaces on stormy coasts or high in the clouds, untold numbers dwell on
Elemental (Genie), Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 218 (19d10 + 114)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 90 ft. (hover)
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 21 +5 +5
Dex 15 +2 +6
Con 22 +6 +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
stories about them. People think we flew high over the city to avoid weather vanes and laundry lines and whatnot. Truth is, if the griffons smelled how much horse meat trotted just below, folks would have
prey. 5 Serve the first creature they see after hatching. 6 Won’t attack those with royal blood. Griffon Large Monstrosity, Unaligned
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 59 (7d10 + 21)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ft.
STR
19(+4)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
21(+5)
INT
3(−4)
WIS
14(+2)
CHA
8(−1)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages —
Challenge 5 (1,800
hour.
Actions
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (5d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
potentially dangerous traditions flourish in isolated or private communities. Perversion of Community. Communities in folk horror stories often are a grim mirror of an aspect of accepted society. They often
dramatically use outsiders or purge nonbelievers. Relative Truth. Beliefs highlighted in folk horror stories might not be true. Secret Traditions. Community members typically hide their beliefs, perhaps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
aberrant or excessive growth, whether of organs, discordant appendages, or unnatural materials. Gore Is a Byproduct. Though gore might take center stage in body horror stories, it’s often a side effect
of stories about fear of change, difference, mortality, physical harm, or disease. Gore Isn’t Required. Body horror doesn’t need to be messy. Swapping bodies, turning to stone, or gaining one’s ideal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
them. Giants tell a variety of stories to explain the existence of gargantuas. One tale connects their origin to an ancient enclave’s pact with an entity from the Far Realm. Another claims that
Perception 13
Languages Giant
Challenge 21 (33,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7
Weird Aura. At the start of each of the gargantua’s turns, each creature of the gargantua’s choice within 30 feet of it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Bloodshed Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 18 (plate armor)
Hit Points 280 (33d8 + 132)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
21
leave in their wake. Their lives might be condemned to undeath and annihilation, but then they stampede across the multiverse, violently killing so many innocents whose stories have yet to be written. I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
the Mists The inhabitants of the Domains of Dread ascribe sinister stories to the Mists but accept the Mists as a natural part of their homeland. Those who travel between domains refer to their world
inspiration from the Wandering the Mists table to determine where the Mists relocate characters. Wandering the Mists 1d100 Characters Emerge from the Mists … 01–20 In a domain of your choosing. 21–40
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Dark Fantasy Ivan Shavrin The dark fantasy genre features fantasy worlds where grim themes, nihilistic plots, or horrifying elements inform their stories. Any tale featuring both supernatural
Hulk 6 Drider, Ghast Gravecaller 7 Necrichor* 8 Fomorian, Inquisitor of the Mind Fire,* Vampire Nightbringer 10 Yochlol 13 Beholder, Shadow Dragon 15 Purple Worm, Vampire Umbral Lord 17 Death Knight, Dracolich 21 Arch-hag, Lich *Detailed in chapter 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
about these travelers are, and the stories behind them, as you see fit. Mysterious Passengers d100 Passenger 01–02 A human merchant of obvious means seems to be deliberately drawing attention, loudly
audience. 19–20 A destitute bard plays the harp with mediocre skill while asking for donations. 21–22 A deaf couple communicate with each other by sign language, but suddenly stop when they notice they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
.
Some humanoid cultures worship storm giants as they would worship lesser gods, creating myths and stories around the giants’ exploits and vast knowledge. A storm giant is governed by the dictates
. Hill Giant
16’ tall Fire Giant
18’ tall Stone Giant
18’ tall Frost Giant
21’ tall Cloud Giant
24’ tall Storm Giant
26’ tall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic power that the dwarves became Aberrations. Derro tell their own stories of flight and survival in the Underdark, in which mind
throw, taking 21 (6d6) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. The derro casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Cosmic Horror Ivan Shavrin Cosmic horror revolves around the fear of personal insignificance. The genre, inspired by stories of the Cthulhu Mythos, is predicated on the idea of entities so vast and
Abomination 8 Aberrant Cultist, Nightgaunt,* Unspeakable Horror* 9 Mi-Go* 10 Aboleth 11 Shoggoth* 12 Gug* 13 Beholder, Ultroloth 14 Elder Thing* 15 Yithian* 19 Lesser Star Spawn Emissary* 21 Greater Star Spawn Emissary* 23 Blob of Annihilation *Detailed in chapter 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lady Illmarrow Lady Illmarrow is a legend—an ancient lich said to dwell in a castle of bone and ice in the coldest regions of the Lhazaar Principalities. Some stories say that she is served by a
(natural armor)
Hit Points 199 (21d8 + 105)
Speed 30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
27 (+8)
WIS
21 (+5)
CHA
24 (+7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sect of worshipers dedicated to Pharika previously hoarded secrets and engaged in dark rituals. Island of Potent Magic. Although Skathos’s location remains a mystery, stories tell of the island’s magical
ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Str +11, Con +10, Cha +10
Skills Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. 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) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one.
Sleep Breath. The dragon exhales sleep gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
stories and drink into the night. The Snapping Line is run by a young woman named Hanna Rist (NG female human commoner), who comes from a family of well-known lobster catchers. The Rist family also
garbage. 21. Mariners’ Guildhall The mariners’ guild serves all the towns along the coast, providing a bunk and a meal for sailors passing through. Sea captains in search of a crew stop here, as do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Glorious Eye. Stories told of Belashyrra in the Shadow Marches whisper that the Lord of Eyes can see every evil deed a person commits, and that those touched by this daelkyr suffer terrible
, chaotic evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 304 (32d8 + 160)
Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)
STR
24 (+7)
DEX
21 (+5)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
25 (+7)
WIS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
with their sharp edges. Each creature in the cave makes a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) Slashing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. This magical
Nakari has left waiting far too long, Lashlo hoped to trade stories and songs with Nakari, but her patience is nearly at an end. She is Hostile to the characters, whom she considers rivals for Nakari’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
leading down to the cellars. The Helm at Highsun is where locals relax, gossip, flirt, tell jests and “war stories” of their working days, and get drunk. It’s not a place for refined dining. A dozen
openly take power. If bothered by nosy adventurers, Dornan tells them he’s heard stories of a lost treasure and mysterious villains lurking in Tricklerock Cave (see the “Bloody Treasure” encounter in