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Monsters
Netheril’s Fall
and lightning. Eldritch eddies typically arise where magic use is heavy and irresponsible, such as near a fanatical mage’s sanctum, a workshop that churns out magic items, or a library where
undertrained scribes work with Spell Scroll;Spell Scrolls. Eldritch eddies are common in ancient Netheril near the homes and workplaces of famous mages.
Eldritch eddies rampage with one purpose
Boneless
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
them to death in their full-body grip.
Boneless arise in a variety of forms. While the animate skins of specific creatures are the most common, foul spellcasters might create these horrors from the
Carrionette
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. The swap is also undone if the controlled body takes damage from the carrionette’s Silver Needle.Carrionettes arise from innocent intentions. Heartfelt wishes breathe life into a beloved toy and
porcelain dolls are the most common, all manner of deadly stuffed animals, crawling jack-in-the-boxes, bloodthirsty poppets, murderous jewelry box ballerinas, and so forth might be carrionettes. These
Aasimar
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
wounds, and unleash the fury of the heavens. Aasimar can arise among any population of mortals.
They resemble their parents, but they live for up to 160 years and often have features that hint at their
. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and
Dhampir
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or raw meat
3
Cerebral spinal fluid
4
Psychic energy
5
Dreams
6
Life energy
Dhampir Origins
Dhampirs often arise from encounters with vampires, but all manner of
raised above 20.
If you are replacing your race with a lineage, replace any Ability Score Increase you previously had with these.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise.
A Life of Danger
A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is
stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common?
What led you to take up the adventuring life? Were you lured to settled lands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ogrillon Ogre Ogrillons arise from Humanoids cursed by foul magic or the will of wrathful deities. They appear similar to whoever they once were, but they grow to over 8 feet tall and gain ogre-like
−1
Cha 10 +0 +0
Gear Battleaxe, Javelins (3)
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Common, Giant
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Battleaxe. Melee Attack Roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Talona Lady of Poison, Mistress of Disease, the Plague-crone One of the most often beseeched of Faerûn’s deities, Talona is the goddess of disease and poison, blamed for everything from common
has gone bad, dripped into the handkerchief of someone beset by coughing, dropped into a fire made by burning a withered crop, dripped into the mouth of a plague sufferer, and so on. It’s common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Rarity Each magic item has a rarity: common, uncommon, rare, very rare, or legendary. Common magic items, such as a potion of healing, are the most plentiful. Some legendary items, such as the
your campaign’s story. If you want a ring of invisibility to fall into the hands of a 1st-level character, so be it. No doubt a great story will arise from that event. If your campaign allows for trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Lacedon Ghoul Lacedons are loose-skinned, aquatic ghouls. They often arise from the corpses of greedy pirates, those who starved on deserted islands, or scoundrels who met their end by drowning
Perception 10
Languages Common
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The ghoul makes two Icy Bite attacks.
Icy Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) Cold damage, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Swarm of Crawling Claws Swarms of crawling claws are typically animated by depraved necromancers. Occasionally, these grotesque swarms arise from mass graves or after tragedies, refusing to let their
Languages Understands Common but can’t speak
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
confederation of cities and towns that band together against common threats. Jarlaxle also wants the dragonstaff of Ahghairon for leverage in his negotiations. In the magical guise of a human sea captain
chapter 7. Jarlaxle delights in thwarting his enemies, enjoys the complications that arise when adventurers try to meddle in his affairs, and loves to see the looks on their faces when he finally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gnoll Demoniac Gnoll demoniacs are berserkers that arise from gnolls who’ve ritualistically fed on flesh corrupted by the Abyss. Now embodying the ruinous hunger of Yeenoghu, these gnolls throw
Cha 17 +3 +6
Skills Perception +5
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Abyssal, Common, Gnoll
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The gnoll makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes
friendly with elves.
Firbolg rogues are typically scouts tasked with spying on neighboring folk to determine their intentions. They are most common among firbolgs whose homes border human settlements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
whirlwind of Evocation magic that crackles with fire and lightning. Eldritch eddies typically arise where magic use is heavy and irresponsible, such as near a fanatical mage’s sanctum, a workshop that
churns out magic items, or a library where undertrained scribes work with Spell Scrolls. Eldritch eddies are common in ancient Netheril near the homes and workplaces of famous mages. Eldritch eddies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, divine spellcasting ability, and a few hundred common folk recently converted to the temple’s cause. Plans. Cheldar is stern but fundamentally a good person. He tries to win support by providing
town or the temple to be involved in handling any crises that arise. He strongly believes in his goals, yet he might still be made into an ally by good-hearted characters. Cheldar’s Plans Element
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gray Slaad Gray slaadi arise from green slaadi transformed by the Spawning Stone or slaad lords. They explore the planes, seeking Humanoid communities to invade near planar pathways. Gray Slaad
., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Slaad; telepathy 60 ft.
CR 9 (XP 5,000; PB +4)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The slaad has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
chromatic dragons typically loathe their creator even as they seek the same ends. Half-dragons with the traits of metallic dragons are especially rare, but they might arise through magical accidents, the
Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Draconic
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits
Draconic Origin. The half-dragon is related to a type of dragon associated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ephara’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Ephara’s Villains d6 Villain
1 A neighborhood leader enacts punitive laws, preventing
work that they deem antithetical to proper society.
Ephara’s Monsters Ephara isn’t often associated with monsters. Even so, a few monsters common in urban settings might be involved with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
another leader — one who is loyal to the Old Ways — will arise among the Gruul before the End-Raze begins.
Druid of the Old Ways
Medium humanoid (any race), chaotic neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide
Skills Nature +3, Perception +8, Survival +8
Senses passive Perception 18
Languages Common, Druidic
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)
Siege Monster. The druid deals double damage to objects and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masters: Ravenloft Play-Along Pack
Dullahan Vengeful Headless Hunter Habitat: Grassland, Hill, Urban; Treasure: Armaments Headless, undying warriors, dullahans arise from decapitated villains and murderously seek to recover their
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak
Challenge 10 (XP 5,900; PB +4)
Traits
Mounted Adept. While mounted and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
realms, And never once a slave. O sing a song of Elturel When foes are at her door Her fields torn by cloven feet From some infernal shore. Arise the mighty Hellriders Take up your swift, keen
after hearing the song can ask him about it, since he speaks Elvish in addition to Common. However, he was so surprised by the change in lyrics that he remembers only parts of it. The spirit will sing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Dullahan Vengeful Headless Hunter Habitat: Grassland, Hill, Urban; Treasure: Armaments Headless, undying warriors, dullahans arise from decapitated villains and murderously seek to recover their
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak
Challenge 10 (XP 5,900; PB +4)
Traits
Mounted Adept. While mounted and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
slay any who glimpse them or hear their baleful wails. Although any tormented soul can arise as a banshee, some elven communities particularly fear them and believe that those who hoard or destroy
, Necrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Elvish
CR 4 (XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
use them to guide what sort of adventures you’ll create. Content and Themes Questions Start your survey by listing common story and horror elements to determine your players’ comfort with them. The
following list is not exhaustive; customize your list to include elements you imagine could arise during adventures. End the list with a space where players can add other topics to avoid or that they’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +5
Cha 17 +3 +3
Skills Acrobatics +7, Perception +5, Performance +9
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
CR 6 (XP 2,300
Servant of Superstition
Habitat: Grassland; Treasure: None
Spirits of vengeance bound to crude frames, scarecrows arise from folk magic, the prayers of desperate commoners, or possession by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
stealthy undead seek to adorn living frames once more, wrapping themselves around their victims and wringing them to death in their full-body grip. Boneless arise in a variety of forms. While the
animate skins of specific creatures are the most common, foul spellcasters might create these horrors from the scraps of failed experiments, necromantic slurries, heaps of discarded hair, abattoirs, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
that brought the wraiths into being. Alex Brock
Wraiths might arise from a single powerfully evil soul or other baleful forces. Roll on or choose a result from the Wraith Manifestations table
, Slashing
Immunities Necrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
reunions with their lost bodies or Returned remnants. Of the various types of eidolons, flitterstep eidolons are the most common and wander without purpose. Ghostblade eidolons typically arise from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Common 3 days +2
Uncommon 1 +4
Rare 3 +6
Very Rare 8 +8
Legendary 16 +10
This ability to develop a schema represents remarkable talent. It could take House Cannith
Rarity CR Range
Common 1–3
Uncommon 4–8
Rare 9–12
Very Rare 13–18
Legendary 19+
It’s possible to find a rare component even when you’re not looking for one. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the characters have a reason to be at the Grand Masquerade, they face a series of dangerous trials as they navigate the social intricacies of the ball. Common challenges include securing an invitation
, acquiring a costume, navigating social niceties, and dancing. Random complications can arise at any point during the ball, heightening the constant risk of unmasking. Invitations and Costumes An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Carrionette Carrionettes arise from innocent intentions. Heartfelt wishes breathe life into a beloved toy and, for a time, a creator might feel blessed by their new companion. But carrionettes aren’t
. Carrionettes might appear as any type of toy or piece of art. While marionettes and porcelain dolls are the most common, all manner of deadly stuffed animals, crawling jack-in-the-boxes, bloodthirsty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
followers instead. Death knights often use warhorse skeletons and nightmares as mounts. Immortal Until Redeemed. A death knight can arise anew even after it has been destroyed. Only when it atones for
Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, Common
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)
Magic Resistance. The death knight has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Marshal Undead. Unless the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
8 −1 −1
Immunities Necrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Abyssal, Common
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Traits
Stench
, Urban; Treasure: Any
Ghosts arise when living creatures die in a state of extreme emotion or having left an important task undone. These incorporeal spirits haunt locations that are meaningful to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
table, which might slow the pace of the game.
A common compromise is to rule that players can retract or change anything their characters did up until the point they learn the consequences of their
arise when a player assumes that their particular style of play is superior to others, and they lose patience with encounters tailored to other players’ preferences. Remind the impatient player