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, which the creature uses to snag prey.
A cave fisher usually hunts small animals and is particularly fond of bat;bats, so it stretches a filament over an opening that such prey might travel through. It
then climbs to a hiding spot and adheres itself to the surface to rest and wait. When prey blunders into the filament, the cave fisher reels in its meal. A group of cave fishers might work together to
Astral Dreadnought
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Antimagic Cone. The astral dreadnought's opened eye creates an area of antimagic, as in the antimagic field spell, in a 150-foot cone. At the start of each of its turns, the dreadnought decides which
way the cone faces. The cone doesn't function while the dreadnought's eye is closed or while the dreadnought is blinded.
Astral Entity. The astral dreadnought can't leave the Astral Plane, nor can it
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
illithids devour the victims’ brains while the psurlons consume the rest of the prey. Githyanki despise psurlons because of this alliance and attack psurlon strongholds in the Astral Sea
ago. They now live on the Astral Plane. They have legs that end in hooves and arms that end in hands with three long fingers. A psurlon’s eyeless head resembles that of an earthworm, capped by a
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each type, but not their identities.Also known as rocklings and rock hermits, geonids are small, intelligent cave dwellers that originated on the Elemental Plane of Earth. A geonid’s arms and
vermin, as well as on cave lichen and moss. Geonids like to collect coins and gemstones, and they rarely confront creatures larger than themselves except to rob them or scare them away.
Stone Tell
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. The cone doesn’t function while the eye is closed or while the dreadnought is blinded.
Astral Entity. The dreadnought can’t leave the Astral Plane, nor can it be banished or otherwise
Bite and Donjon Visit. A creature can leave the demiplane only by using magic that enables planar travel, such as the plane shift spell. The demiplane resembles a stone cave roughly 1,000 feet in
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
the rest of the prey. Githyanki despise psurlons because of this alliance and attack psurlon strongholds in the Astral Sea wherever they are found.
When a psurlon dies, other psurlons store the
recognize it for what it is.
Psurlons
Psurlons are malevolent, wormlike creatures that were ejected from the Far Realm long ago. They now live on the Astral Plane. They have legs that end in
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
the psurlons consume the rest of the prey. Githyanki despise psurlons because of this alliance and attack psurlon strongholds in the Astral Sea wherever they are found.
When a psurlon dies, other
each: disguise self, mage armor (self only)
1/day: suggestionPsurlons are malevolent, wormlike creatures that were ejected from the Far Realm long ago. They now live on the Astral Plane. They have
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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
corby flock, knowing of how these creatures’ bizarre song disrupts, disorients, and ultimately overwhelms their prey.
Flocks of Doom. Dire corbies wander the Underdark in vast flocks, following
. Their song has a strange magical current to it, causing those who hear it to suffer a stomach-churning vertigo that makes it impossible to move at speed or climb cave walls. Spellcasters suffer as their
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
of treasure more than acquiring the treasure themselves. Often found among the treasures in a lunar dragon’s hoard are one or more spelljamming helm;spelljamming helms (see the Astral Adventurer
objects. In this semi-incorporeal state, roughly half of the dragon’s body has a dark, indistinctly spectral form.A Lunar Dragon’s Lair
The cave complex where a lunar dragon makes its lair
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
the Astral Adventurer’s Guide) taken from vessels that dared to invade the dragon’s territory.
A lunar dragon can become incorporeal, but not to the extent that it can pass through other
creatures or solid objects. In this semi-incorporeal state, roughly half of the dragon’s body has a dark, indistinctly spectral form.A Lunar Dragon’s Lair
The cave complex where a lunar
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
without excavation or magic, as the dragon can simply open doorways in walls whenever necessary.
The lair has the following features:
Disguised Entrances. An otherwise unremarkable cave (shown at the
the lair.
Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who manage to access the other side of the cave’s crystal walls discover a network of dark, cobweb-choked tunnels extending deep into the earth, set
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
open doorways in walls whenever necessary.
The lair has the following features:
Disguised Entrances. An otherwise unremarkable cave (shown at the top of the map) provides the main access to the lair
manage to access the other side of the cave’s crystal walls discover a network of dark, cobweb-choked tunnels extending deep into the earth, set with natural steps and shelves throughout. The
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the creature uses to snag prey. A cave fisher usually hunts small animals and is particularly fond of bats, so it stretches a filament over an opening that such prey might travel through. It then climbs
to a hiding spot and adheres itself to the surface to rest and wait. When prey blunders into the filament, the cave fisher reels in its meal. A group of cave fishers might work together to cover a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
communicate. It simply consumes any prey it finds, then continues its silent patrol. It can’t leave the Astral Plane, nor would it want to. Titans of the Chained God. Tharizdun, the Chained God, created astral
Astral Dreadnought Enormous and terrifying monstrosities known as astral dreadnoughts haunt the silvery void of the Astral Plane, causing planar travelers to shudder at the very thought of them. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
creature uses to snag prey. Ambushers. A cave fisher usually hunts small animals and is fond of bats, so it stretches its filament over an opening that such prey might travel through. It then climbs
to a hiding spot and adheres itself to the surface to rest and wait. When prey blunders into the filament, the cave fisher reels in its meal. A group of cave fishers might work together to cover a
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Monstrosities Adult kruthik
Angry sorrowsworn
Astral dreadnought
Banderhobb
Catoblepas
Cave fisher
Chitine
Choldrith
Deep scion
Female steeder
Froghemoth
Giant strider
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Psurlons Psurlons are malevolent, wormlike creatures that were ejected from the Far Realm long ago. They now live on the Astral Plane. They have legs that end in hooves and arms that end in hands
weapons. Psurlons live for thousands of years because they spend most of their time in the Astral Sea. Every hundred years or so, psurlons leave their astral strongholds, invade Wildspace systems, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
creature that enters its cave. It lacks the intelligence to distinguish one kind of prey from another and feeds indiscriminately. Tunnel to Expanded Dungeon. If you decide to expand the dungeon southward
Cave The tunnel leading to this cave narrows dramatically, but not enough to keep the neothelid from reaching prey that flees here. The cave is empty.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
cave at night. The southernmost stalagmite is actually a roper that feeds on the bats but craves more succulent prey. It attacks characters as they move through the room. The stone giants and the
12. Warriors’ Tomb This cave, open to the sky, has 150-foot-high walls with scores of natural, moss-covered ledges and overhangs. Firelight spills from an opening at the top of a 30-foot-high ledge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Troglodyte Reeking Subterranean Hunter Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: Armaments Brian Valeza With features similar to those of pale cave lizards, troglodytes stalk the Underdark in an endless hunt
for food. Troglodytes consume almost anything, including bones, giant insects, and other subterranean dwellers. They prey on subterranean communities and those near entrances to the Underdark, stealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Astral Dreadnought Astral dreadnoughts haunt the silvery void of the Astral Plane and have been gliding through the astral mists since the dawn of the multiverse, trying to devour all other creatures
they encounter. An astral dreadnought is covered from head to tail in layers of thick, spiked plates, and it has two gnarled limbs that end in magically enhanced pincer claws. Constellations appear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Puppeteer parasite 3 Tiny Aberration that latches onto other creatures and either feeds on them or psionically controls them Star lancer 2 Large Celestial from the Astral Plane that can turn invisible and serve as a mount Yggdrasti 7 Gargantuan Plant that travels through space in search of prey
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Astral Dreadnought Enormous and terrifying, astral dreadnoughts haunt the silvery void of the Astral Plane, causing planar travelers to shudder at the very thought of them. Dreadnoughts have been
gliding through the astral mists since the dawn of the multiverse, trying to devour all other creatures they encounter. Covered from head to tail in layers of thick, spiked plates, a dreadnought has two
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. At the bottom of the pit are three intelligent black puddings (see “Intelligent Black Puddings”) that used to be drow worshipers of Ghaunadaur. When they detect prey nearby, the puddings climb the
sides of the pit and use faerie fire spells to outline their intended targets before attacking with their pseudopods. The puddings cast Melf’s acid arrow spells at prey beyond their reach. 5b. Standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
family friend 56–63 Home of a healer or midwife 64–65 Carriage, cart, or wagon 66–68 Barn, shed, or other outbuilding 69–70 Cave 71–72 Field 73–74 Forest 75–77 Temple 78 Battlefield 79–80 Alley or street
headquarters of a secret organization 94–95 In a sage’s laboratory 96 In the Feywild 97 In the Shadowfell 98 On the Astral Plane or the Ethereal Plane 99 On an Inner Plane of your choice 00 On an Outer Plane of your choice
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Geonid Also known as rocklings and rock hermits, geonids are small, intelligent cave dwellers that originated on the Elemental Plane of Earth. A geonid’s arms and legs come out of a small opening in
its tremorsense to detect other creatures nearby. Dark Lairs. Geonids live in natural tunnels and caves. They feed primarily on lizards, rats, slugs, and other vermin, as well as on cave lichen and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
disturbance has summoned it elsewhere. The bloody paintings on the wall show the demon lord Yeenoghu and his brood. The cave is littered with pieces of dirty cloth and moldy hides, all taken from prey. The
Cackling Chasm Locations The following locations are keyed to map 2.4. Z1. Cave Mouth At the south end of the chasm, humanoid skulls are stacked on either side of a cave mouth that contains icy steps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
enormous hole in the cave floor like a cork. This hole leads down to the Cave of Shattered Reflection, but the characters can’t bypass the crystals or make their descent until they explore the side
unreality described in the “Neverwinter’s New King” section. E2c. This tunnel’s walls flash violent scenes of Vecna slaying, dominating, and imprisoning other gods in the vast emptiness of the Astral Sea. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
30-foot-high ceiling of this cave, the walls of which are encrusted with crystals that catch and reflect light.
Boulders. The floor is strewn with boulders and rubble. Six galeb duhr beholden to
Jarûk hide here, disguised as boulders.
Music. Dissonant music emanates from a smaller cave to the southeast (area 11b).
If the characters attack Jarûk in area 11b, the galeb duhr attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
3. Old Entrance The tunnel that runs south was the original entrance to Wave Echo Cave, but it was buried by the destruction that wracked the mines centuries ago. A pitched battle was fought here
brass lanterns stand in niches or on ledges around the cavern, but none are lit.
Clinging to the ceiling like bats are ten stirges. The monsters find scant living prey in the mines, and they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
11. We All Float Down Here A dead grimlock in a forlorn passageway is evidence of danger on the underground river. 11a. False Boat Tethered to the mouth of a narrow cave at water level is what
creature that steps into it or grabs its “rope.” Once it has prey in its clutches, it untethers itself and drifts downriver at a speed of 15 feet while pounding its would-be meal to death with its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Tower. They come running in wolf form, hoping to trap prey on the island by cutting off access to the causeway. Leading the hunt is Kiril Stoyanovich, a werewolf with 90 hit points. Accompanying him are
if the characters start lobbing spells or making ranged attacks from the tower. Development A captured werewolf can be forced to divulge the whereabouts of the children kidnapped by the pack. They are being held in a cave to the west (see chapter 15, “Werewolf Den”).
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
strands become more dense as you move farther in.
Map 4.3: Lair of the Spider King The northeastern cave is the lair of the Spider King — a two-headed giant spider warped by demonic influences into a
the walls and ceiling, getting into position above creatures on the floor. The Spider King and the giant spiders fight to the death, but they don’t follow prey that flees. Development Sounds of combat here alert the duergar in area 7.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Spotted Lion When it comes to infiltrating giant steadings, I must admit that spotted lions are in some ways preferable to, say, dire wolves or cave bears. Namely, if they’re well fed, they’re more
-colored spots. Spotted lions gather in prides to hunt enormous prey ranging from giant elk to mammoths. Stone and cloud giants often keep these massive beasts as pets and hunting companions. Brynn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the outpost overhead, hidden in the darkness above the range of torches and lanterns. The giant spiders also serve as guards, dropping down on their web strands to prey upon creatures that find their
way into the cavern. Similarly, drow warriors can drop to the cave floor on lines of spider silk to ambush enemies. Three caves and two hanging towers surrounding a platform make up the main part of