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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
full-grown specimen has a body 30 feet in diameter and legs that are at least 30 feet long. When it wraps its legs tightly around its body and closes its eyes, the asteroid spider resembles nothing so
living brain functions like a spelljamming helm, allowing the spider to travel through Wildspace without a ship. It often haunts asteroid belts, lurking among normal asteroids until a spelljamming ship
monsters
Ivan closes or opens the borders, neither Darklord can do so again until the next dawn.
Mystery Letters. Whenever Ivan writes a letter and addresses it to a creature in Borca whose name he knows and
that he’s seen before, the letter appears near that creature at the next dawn. The letter appears in an unobserved but obvious space, such as a bedside table or among gear.
Spies. While in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
or within the Mists, it takes 2d4 Piercing damage for every 5 feet it travels. Once Ivana or Ivan closes or opens the borders, neither Darklord can do so again until the next dawn. Ivana’s Whispers
near that creature at the next dawn. The letter appears in an unobserved but obvious space, such as a bedside table or among gear. Spies. While in Borca, Ivana and Ivan can cast Clairvoyance, requiring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
that itself functions as a Mist talisman. Life Support. The illithids of Bluetspur toil to save their elder brain through all manner of outlandish scientific and medical means. Among the most bizarre of
. They then return to the God-Brain, bloated with cerebrospinal fluid to momentarily dull its suffering. Closing the Borders. When the God-Brain closes Bluetspur’s borders, the surface of the domain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
legs tightly around its body and closes its eyes, the asteroid spider resembles nothing so much as a giant, lifeless rock in space—hence its name. An asteroid spider has its own gravity plane and air
often haunts asteroid belts, lurking among normal asteroids until a spelljamming ship comes close enough to be detected. The spider then snares the ship before using web strands to catch crew members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
at night to set up camp. Vistani bands occasionally camp near welcoming communities to trade and resupply, but rarely stay more than a week—though this can be complicated if a Darklord closes a
stories and songs, detailing lessons learned from generations of travelers, warnings specific to visited domains, and traditional magic. Spellcasters aren’t uncommon among Vistani bands, with many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
The Nematode The Nematode is unique among the floating nodules; it is an animate if lethargic creature, akin to a brain parasite on a massive scale, rather than an inert nodule. It is mostly inert
decide whether to be outside the Nematode or inside its closed mouth. There is no light in the cave once it shuts unless the characters have light sources with them. When the mouth closes, two intellect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Inside the Temple The temple of Gond is open and abuzz with activity during daylight hours, then closes from sunset until sunrise. At night, acolytes retire to their private quarters to work on pet
. Among the displays are several that stand out: A 4-foot-tall working model of a clock tower rings at the top of every hour. It is made of wood, iron, bronze, and glass, with brass bells and delicate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
rise from the pool. Bobbing among the breaking ice, the bloated bodies of small humanoids stare up with wide, dead eyes.
The shift to extreme heat, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s
windy cyclone moves among the remains. A shaft in the ceiling leads up farther than you can see.
The shaft leads to area A18 in the Temple of Howling Hatred. An air elemental is bound to this area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
-fifth master switch opens or closes all the gates at once. Flipping one or more switches on the console requires an action. Light Control. A brass dial on the console controls the light level in area
bouts of drunkenness. Treasure. Among the chamber’s furnishings is a locked wooden chest, for which the warden carries the only key. A character using thieves’ tools can use an action to try to pick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, a creature in the Hall of Illusions can pass through it and reappear in front of the mirror or in the nearest unoccupied space. Once the portal closes, it can’t be reopened except by touching the
mirror’s surface and speaking the password again. Breaking the mirror renders it nonmagical and closes the portal instantly. The mirror is a Medium object with AC 13, 4 hit points, and immunity to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Thay only if you decide she does so. Entry Points. Choose a starting location for the party from among the seven entry points in the Doomvault. Black gates in the following areas have entry points
) bludgeoning damage and 13 (2d12) piercing damage. The pit walls are smooth stone. The lid closes magically 5 minutes after being triggered. The lead on the lid prevents the magic of a closed trap from being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
benches.
Creatures. Two deathlock wights (see appendix B) with buckets and stone boots move among dozens of skeletons. They pour steaming ooze over the bones. Two sentient ochre jellies and two sentient
the fountain bowl to the vats. The eastern wall of the chamber is partly covered by a long black curtain.
Creatures. Two deathlock wights (see appendix B) and four skeletons move among the vats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
The noise of moving the boulder that closes the place off from the rest of the complex awakens a mated pair of young white dragons that are kept here, along with a great pile of treasure. If they
, worth 1 gp each Eleven pewter serving pieces of small worth Twenty-four various weapons (a +2 dagger among them) Nine shields Eight suits of armor (including a silvered set of +2 chain mail) Twenty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
appendix B) in a pocket. G3. Roper Den This cave is a thicket of stalagmites and stalactites. Several weapons and broken pieces of armor lie scattered among the spires in the room’s center.
A roper
it can. It closes its eye and retracts it tendrils when reduced to 20 hit points, hoping the characters leave it alone. Treasure Scattered amid the broken weapons and armor are 65 gp, a brass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
and talent for healing make her well loved among the watch, and as a former adventurer, she is sympathetic to adventurers’ needs. She’s unaware of Sental’s compromised position. Character Backgrounds
among the city’s grander temples is a quiet, modest house of worship with clay-tiled rooftops, a corner bell tower, and well-tended vegetable gardens. Sick and hungry folk gather in short lines outside as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
from within the southeastern passageway, and a crude wooden cage door closes off the southern exit. The floor is covered with sleeping furs, crates, sacks, and rubbish.
The second orc raiding party
is stored among the other supplies in area 5. New characters joining the party might also be introduced as prisoners here. 7. Fire in the Hole The irregular chamber southeast of the main cave holds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
5 feet deep. Tiny white fish move through the shallows, darting over glittering coins visible beneath the water.
A roper and four piercers cling to the cavern ceiling among the stalactites. A
dozen humanoids pack the cage, elemental water’s symbol raised in a scar on every brow. Tired hands grasp at the bars as the captives struggle to press their mouths above the water. Among the mass of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon companion or a tight family group. Occasionally, though, dragons form associations with other dragons in pursuit of a common purpose. These associations are more common among lawful dragons and
the “shattered thrones” part of the ancient prophecy and attempts to assassinate rulers and destroy their seats of power.
An adventurer closes a portal, preventing an agent of Tiamat from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
“Haskasori Features”) can be found among this chamber’s sparse stone furnishings. H7b: Dormitory. No obvious treasure remains in this crumbling chamber. Characters looking for relics of Haskasori to
returns Yaarnak’s scepter (see area H10) to the sarcophagus here, the skullsguarding the chamber die and clatter to the floor. The sarcophagus’s heavy lid slowly closes, and a bone-rattling sigh echoes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
disabled if it is reduced to 0 hit points: Gate Control. Twenty-four switches on the console open and close the gates to the prison cells. A master switch opens or closes all the gates at once. Flipping
ability to carry out her duties, and so far, no one has questioned her fitness for her job. Treasure. Among the chamber’s furnishings is a locked wooden chest, for which the warden carries the only key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Khyber along with their creators. Today, beholders are solitary, egocentric creatures. Some have remained among the daelkyr and dolgaunts (presented later in this chapter), while others have
accumulated their own followings among the Cults of the Dragon Below. A few have abandoned the path of aggression in favor of solitary philosophy and reflection. A beholder philosopher might manipulate events
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
disabled if it is reduced to 0 hit points: Gate Control. Twenty-four switches on the console open and close the gates to the prison cells. A master switch opens or closes all the gates at once. Flipping
ability to carry out her duties, and so far, no one has questioned her fitness for her job. Treasure. Among the chamber’s furnishings is a locked wooden chest, for which the warden carries the only key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
loses its Gibbering feature. Third Success: The portal closes and the gibbering mouther dies. Development. If the portal isn’t closed after 1 minute, a second gibbering mouther comes through. It suffers
Splintfig sisters to ask, they can report that the bodies under the table were grapplers who helped attack the manor. The last time any of the others saw the three, they were alive and among the victors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Colossus Locations W1. Volcanic Shaft This shaft descends from area E14 in the Temple of Eternal Flame, past area F15 in the Fane of the Eye. A magical disk allows easy movement among the levels. The
opens a small vent in the center of the ceiling, and natural air currents draw the fumes out of the chamber in a few moments. Characters to notice the steady airflow. The vent closes again 1 minute
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. Treasure. The characters might find the heightened mind crystal (see appendix B) among the crystals stored here by chance, or they might note that its magic aura is different by casting a spell such as
shall fly her to the Dissonant Psyche’s side.” A writing desk stands opposite an empty stone tub. Two padded chairs are stacked in one corner.
Voalsh fancies herself as the greatest diplomat among the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
spirals around the cavern before plunging deeper into the mountain.
Three gricks hide among the rocks and crystals, waiting to ambush potential prey. The first time the characters enter this cavern
is plagued by a piercing headache, and whenever the character closes or opens their eyes, they briefly see a flash of shadowy, alien tendrils creeping at the edge of their vision. Additionally, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
. These eyes watch the characters, and creatures within the region can’t be surprised by the characters for as long as the eyes exist. An eye closes and disappears if it takes any damage. Reroll if you’ve
, or it acquires a ravenous silverfish infestation among its gear. The infestation is discovered the next time the creature finishes a short or long rest. If the creature has any paper material, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
masonry wall to the south. A natural gap in the cavern wall to the east reveals a chasm beyond. Numerous lifelike statues have been arranged among the rock formations. The statues depict creatures in
, he intends to pay back everyone who ever defied or insulted him. In combat, Marlos relies on his petrifying gaze to keep him safe from ranged attacks or spells, as he closes in to use Ironfang and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
) check reveals humanoid footprints, as well as rat tracks of unusually large size. The footprints lead down the stairs. Among the rubble is an old ring of stones that contains (and is covered by) the
the door is opened, it closes on its own 1 minute later, although any obstruction placed in the doorway prevents it from doing so. The door can be opened from the western side with a simple push. 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
can’t telepathically communicate with Xanathar, but he thinks he can. He closes his eyes and frantically asks for Xanathar to return to its sanctum and disintegrate the intruders. Fishbowls. Xanathar’s
crate contains fifty stuffed beholder dolls. The other contains thirty onyx trophies (worth 25 gp each) depicting a smiling beholder being caressed by hands. The dolls and trophies are among the