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Monsters
The Book of Many Things
plus 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Final Blade", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If the target has at least one head and the medusa rolled a 20 on the
gather and inspire followers, protecting their people and guiding them to fulfill the medusa’s divine purpose. The Divine Purpose table offers suggestions for motivations. Roll on the table, or use
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollAction":"Staff"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Staff", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 21
.
The new form’s attacks count as magical for the purpose of overcoming resistances and immunity to nonmagical attacks.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
","rollAction":"Crushing Fist"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d10 + 10);{"diceNotation":"2d10+10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Crushing Fist","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage
.
Forced Teleport. The zodar magically warps space around one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 22 (4d10
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
creature. Hit: 21 (4d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"4d6+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mandibles", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage, and the target has the grappled condition (escape DC 17
). Until the grapple ends, the target takes 21 (4d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"4d6+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mandibles", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage at the start of each of the
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Attacks. Yan-C-Bin’s slam attacks are treated as magical for the purpose of bypassing resistance and immunity to nonmagical weapons.
Innate Spellcasting. Yan-C-Bin’s innate spellcasting
feet of him. The target must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target drops to 0 hit points and is dying. On a successful save, the target can’t breathe or speak
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Empowered Attacks. Olhydra’s slam attacks are treated as magical for the purpose of bypassing resistance and immunity to nonmagical weapons.
Innate Spellcasting. Olhydra’s innate
hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Empowered Attacks. Imix’s slam attacks are treated as magical for the purpose of bypassing resistance and immunity to nonmagical weapons.
Fire Aura. At the start of each of Imix’s turns
in the area that isn’t resistant or immune to fire damage must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion.
Teleport (Costs 2 Actions). Imix magically teleports up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Chapter 21: Talons This chapter presents monsters inspired by the Deck of Many Things, arranged in alphabetical order. For guidance on how to use a creature’s stat block, consult the introduction of
under the creature’s name, the creature is considered a member of that class for the purpose of meeting prerequisites for magic items. Abigail Larson
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Goals The Grim Harrow’s primary purpose is to destroy all copies of the Deck of Many Things. Its members believe destroying the decks will end the doom that binds them to an Undead existence
the Solar Bastion (see chapter 10), as well as rifflers (see chapter 21), strange Fey who are drawn to the decks. Members of the Grim Harrow search for tools that might help them in their mission
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
these giants believe they possess similarly lofty status or purpose. Some view themselves as godlike beings who can manipulate and steal from terrestrial beings with impunity. Others claim their long
+3
Skills Insight +7, Perception +11
Senses Passive Perception 21
Languages Common, Giant
CR 9 (XP 5,000; PB +4)
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks, using Thunderous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Gigant A gigant is a towering insectile creature variously regarded as a harbinger of doom, a defender of nature, and a divine messenger of mysterious purpose. Giants regard them as a plague, since
(natural armor)
Hit Points 325 (21d20 + 105)
Speed 50 ft., burrow 50 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR
24 (+7)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Chamber Purpose A room’s purpose can help determine its furnishings and other contents. For each chamber on your dungeon map, establish its purpose or use the tables below to generate ideas. Each
type of dungeon described in “Dungeon Purpose” section of chapter 5, "Adventure Environments" has its own table featuring chambers geared to the dungeon’s purpose. For example, if you’re building a tomb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
inspire followers, protecting their people and guiding them to fulfill the medusa’s divine purpose. The Divine Purpose table offers suggestions for motivations. Roll on the table, or use the entries as
inspiration to create your own. Divine Purpose d6 Purpose 1 Protect a sanctuary that hides martyrs’ remains until the martyrs are called back to life to oppose a world-changing foe. 2 Gather the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
15th 20 19 18 16th 21 20 19 17th 22 21 20 18th 22 21 20 19th 23 22 21 20th 24 23 22 If your encounter features multiple monsters, balancing it takes a little more work. Refer to the Multiple Monsters
treat each character as being of that level for the purpose of selecting appropriate monsters. The above guidelines are designed to create a fight that will challenge a party while still being winnable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
friends we make along the way. (Good)
4 Leadership. These younger species will do great things—but need some subtle support. (Good)
5 Guile. All the world is a stage, and it is both my purpose
, zone of truth
Ancient 21 beacon of hope, calm emotions, hold person, polymorph, teleport, zone of truth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
100 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
22 (+6)
CON
24 (+7)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
23 (+6)
Saving Throws Str +11, Con +13, Wis +10
Damage Resistances
, restrained
Senses blindsight 120 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Aquan
Challenge 18 (20,000 XP)
Empowered Attacks. Olhydra’s slam attacks are treated as magical for the purpose of bypassing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
21. Displaced Vault These chambers were built by Melairkyn dwarves on another level. Halaster moved them here. 21a. Acid and Glass Ultroloths. Four ultroloths (each marked with a U on map 23) lurk in
enters this room. Their purpose here is to guard area 21b. The acid pit doesn’t concern the ultroloths, since they have immunity to acid damage. Each 10-foot-square section of glass floor has AC 13, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Bastion try to learn all they can about the origin and purpose of the cards. They know much of the deck’s history (as described in chapter 2), including multiple contradictory accounts of its creation
Rifflers. The Solar Bastion knows that Fey called rifflers (see chapter 21) often manipulate events to put Decks of Many Things into the hands of mortals. Thus, one way to monitor the location of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
is similarly incoherent: a lightning hulk rushes from one place to another with little sense of purpose and no hint of the contemplation that occupies its distant cousin giants. Lightning Hulk Large
Elemental, Typically Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 15
Hit Points 102 (12d10 + 36)
Speed 0 ft., fly 90 ft. (hover)
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
21 (+5)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Class 16
Hit Points 341 (22d20 + 110)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
22 (+6)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
19 (+4)
Saving Throws Con
magical for the purpose of overcoming resistance and immunity to damage from nonmagical attacks.
Fire Aura. At the start of each of Maegera’s turns, each creature within 30 feet of it takes 35 (10d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
on the table reflect the characteristics of a dungeon’s creator, its intended purpose, its location, or some (often catastrophic) event in its history. You can use a single quirk or combine quirks as
were hunted by monsters 16–18 Built as a stronghold but abandoned after it fell to invaders 19–21 Built as a treasure vault to protect powerful magic items and great wealth 22–23 Built atop a cloud 24–26
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Wildfire attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting.
Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 21 (6d6) poison damage
form’s attacks count as magical for the purpose of overcoming resistances and immunity to nonmagical attacks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Points 283 (21d12 + 147)
Speed 50 ft., fly 150 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
24 (+7)
CON
24 (+7)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
21 (+5)
CHA
23 (+6)
Saving Throws Dex
as magical for the purpose of bypassing resistance and immunity to nonmagical weapons.
Innate Spellcasting. Yan-C-Bin’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 20, +12 to hit with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
an elder brain. The staff serves no other purpose. Ulitharid
Large aberration, lawful evil
Armor Class 15 (breastplate)
Hit Points 127 (17d10 + 34)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15(+2)
DEX
12
(+1)
CON
15(+2)
INT
21(+5)
WIS
19(+4)
CHA
21(+5)
Saving Throws Int +9, Wis +8, Cha +9
Skills Arcana +9, Insight +8, Perception +8, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
are treated as magical for the purpose of bypassing resistance and immunity to nonmagical weapons.
Fire Aura. At the start of each of Imix’s turns, each creature within 10 feet of him takes 17 (5d6
creature in the area that isn’t resistant or immune to fire damage must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or gain one level of exhaustion.
Teleport (Costs 2 Actions). Imix magically teleports up to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
-foot cone from a point on the ground the dragon turtle can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed
Swords in Faerûn, extracting tribute from all who enter or leave the Bay of Chult. Traders often carry chests of treasure on board expressly for this purpose—pirates are more likely to offer captives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to wage wars of his own, eventually returning to Undermountain with a new name — Doomcrown — and a new purpose (see “Level 14: Arcturiadoom”). The Legion of Azrok, which has lived in Stromkuhldur for
who stole the dagger of blindsight and returning it to her. SIDE QUEST: RETRIEVE AZROK'S DAGGER
Adventurers who enter western Stromkuhldur (area 21) are brought before Azrok and Lurkana (in area 21n
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
many lifetimes, and they know it is pointless to intervene. Even so, a storm giant might willingly disclose certain secrets to benevolent beings that visit its remote domain with specific purpose
. 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->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Second Floor The second level was once a key defensive point for the fortress, but it was put to a different purpose by the hermits. The following locations are identified on map 7.3. Map 7.3
upturned helmet bearing images of cavorting dolphins — a helm of underwater action (see appendix B) whose magic went undetected by Borisanth and the other hermits. 21. Guard Tower The door into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Resistances and Immunities table, apply the appropriate multiplier to the monster’s hit points to determine its effective hit points for the purpose of gauging its final challenge rating. (The monster’s
effectively has 225 hit points (using the 1.5 multiplier for resistances) for the purpose of gauging its final challenge rating. Monsters don’t normally have vulnerability to more than one or two types
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
devil has a set of Dimensional Shackles hanging from its belt and might use them on an incapacitated enemy. 7: Talons This cavernous chamber smells like an animal’s den. Two talon beasts (see chapter 21
Cards.
The starlight glow is a conduit to a living star (see the “Variant: Servants of Living Stars” sidebar in chapter 21 for examples). A creature that spends 10 minutes concentrating on the glow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
incapacitated creature, filling its mind with disturbing sounds and dreadful imagery. Participating meenlocks can’t use their telepathy for any other purpose during this time, though they can move about
, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) psychic damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it is grappled (escape DC 15) and must succeed on a DC 20 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
discovered the crash site removed the command console and brought it back to civilization, not understanding its true purpose or powers. In later years, the console came into the possession of Baron
, you have 1 extra luck point.
Those around you perceive you as dishonest, even when you are completely truthful. You automatically fail Charisma checks.
21
If you drop to 0 hit points, a phantom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
questions (unless the characters use a spell for this purpose). Interpreting Omens. A degree of mystery surrounds every omen, but the more complex an omen is, the more confusing mortals might find it. In
Swirling smoke forms macabre shapes.
Omens of Heliod d8 d100 Omen of Heliod
1 21 A brilliant pattern appears around the sun.
2 22 A shaft of sunlight breaks through cloud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
decry their creations as cold and bare of ornamentation to the point of austerity, duergar see them as honoring the materials used and honest about their purpose. Duergar Despot Duergar despots replace
parts of their bodies with mechanical devices that they control through their psionic abilities. Duergar Despot
Medium Humanoid (Dwarf), Any Alignment
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points