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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Tail","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The ferocious screaming devilkin are bizarre fey creatures spawned by overwhelming moments of panic. Despite their diabolic appearance and name, are
denizens of the Feywild. Sages believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Grandolpha Muzgardt for many years. He asked Grandolpha to his fortress to give her a gift—a pseudodragon made of chardalyn (a pseudo-pseudodragon, if you will)—and make her an offer she can't refuse. Once
at seduction. She has begun plotting with disenfranchised advisors and warriors in his ranks to overthrow him when the moment is right. Ironically, despite his paranoia, Xardorok is too blinded by his
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
with spell attacks). He has the following paladin spells prepared:
1st level (4 slots): command, compelled duel, cure wounds, wrathful smite
2nd level (2 slots): aid, branding smite, lesser restoration
come to realize that reinforcing Donaar's self-congratulating sense of draconic entitlement makes it remarkably easy to win his favor.
Despite his easily massaged vanity, the dragonborn sometimes shows
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers
’t always appreciate the dragon’s sense of humor.
5
A young crystal dragon finds some manticore;manticores' bluster hilarious and befriends them despite their fear. But the dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
law. Although no paladin in the world could be described as typical, a number of them are narrow-minded do-gooders who refuse to tolerate even the smallest deviation from their own outlook. Paladins
suggestions below. It’s important to keep in mind that most paladins aren’t robots. They have doubts and prejudices and harbor contradictory thoughts just as any other character does. Some are compelled by an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
respective shops, but neither is much help to the characters’ investigations. Each is convinced her rival is to blame for a string of thefts and accidents, despite having no proof. If the characters
business isn’t for outsiders. We keep our issues to ourselves.” During initial investigations, other shop owners refuse to speak about the Tyenmo-Xungoon rivalry or strangeness at their stalls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a rage, spilling their contents. When the hook horror drops to 0 hit points, it turns back into an unconscious hobgoblin named Jarrk. Despite his recent misadventure, Jarrk is fanatically loyal to
eyes, stirge hooks, flumph tendrils, troglodyte claws, demon ichor, gelatinous residue, and other worthless creepy bits. At your discretion, some useful spell components might lie amid the refuse.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Javenesh Stoutclaw Neutral Good Owlin Second Year (Lorehold)
Javenesh is an imposing and powerfully built owlin who looks permanently scruffy despite his best efforts. Contributing to his
dishevelment are tufts of juvenile plumage that refuse to smooth down, a handful of scars whose origin he’s not sure of, and at least one hole in whatever clothing he’s wearing.
Contrary to what people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Ward (encounter 6, “Theater”). Jarlaxle makes the characters an offer they can’t refuse, setting his agents on them if they dare to do so. Once he realizes the Xanathar Guild doesn’t have the stone
wants immunity for all of his past crimes. The characters are in no position to grant his wish, but they might threaten him, persuade him, or use magic to charm him. If he is compelled to reveal the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Chapter 10: Hold of the Storm Giants Before the dissolution of the ordning, the influence of the storm giants was so great that lesser giants were compelled to abide by their decrees. The storm
, despite what Uthor and Iymrith whisper. If the characters convince Serissa that they can help, she shows them a clue found near the corpse of her mother: a wooden coin that leads the characters into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
might hear you!” hisses another.
Ebbin Fulchre and his three companions are unarmed commoners who refuse to enter the cabin, even on a dare. Morbid curiosity brought them here, but they’re nothing
imparts the following information: Grave Theft. Two halflings dug up his grave in the dead of night and stole his Canaith mandolin (an instrument of the bards). Frody wants it back. (“It was a gift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
to expel a dybbuk† from a corpse. The exorcist asks the characters to help in dispatch the Fiend. 9 Two bards† in the Heralds of Dust approach the characters and sing a ballad honoring the dead. If the
characters interrupt or otherwise ruin the tune, 1d4 irascible specters emerge from the walls and attack, causing the bards to flee. 10 Three skeleton farmers quietly tend to corpse-white grave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
in the group helps the entire time and someone arranges for transportation of the supplies. If one or more characters refuse to help or slip away for part of the time, add 1 hour to the task’s duration
students fell victim to it, experiencing fatigue and headaches; many of them died, wasting away in a matter of days despite all efforts to cure them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
pseudodragon made of chardalyn (a pseudo-pseudodragon, if you will)—and make her an offer she can’t refuse. Once he conquers Icewind Dale, he wants the Muzgardts to control the ale trade throughout his
to overthrow him when the moment is right. Ironically, despite his paranoia, Xardorok is too blinded by his admiration for Grandolpha to foresee her treachery. In Grandolpha, the characters might find an unlikely (if temporary) ally.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
characters allow him to do this is up to them. If Captain Sartell is compelled to refuse Daar’vik’s offer of escort (perhaps because someone is holding her ship hostage or using magic to control her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
realize that reinforcing Donaar’s self-congratulating sense of draconic entitlement makes it remarkably easy to win his favor. Despite his easily massaged vanity, the dragonborn sometimes shows the
is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following paladin spells prepared:
1st level (4 slots): command, compelled duel, cure wounds, wrathful smite
2nd level (2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
cultists are questioned, they refuse to talk unless someone succeeds at a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation) check. They know it’s standard practice for a raiding party to leave behind a rearguard. They
, besides their cheap weapons. The kobolds, who looted despite their orders, have a sack containing pewter candlesticks, some silver serving dishes, and a few religious carvings of Chauntea taken from a home shrine.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Memories of Dae Won-Ha Despite being driven by sorrow and rage, the gwishin of Dae Won-Ha is willing to speak to the characters. Her initial communication is limited to mournful statements like
characters do this, the gwishin finds peace, and neither she nor the fog returns. If they refuse or don’t uphold their promise within a few weeks, her threat continues. Presenting All the Tokens. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
given in the form of debt and obligation. Orzhov attorneys and advokists maintain offices near New Prahv and other Azorius courts. Despite their proximity to law enforcement, these offices are centers of
racketeering, bringing with them the underlying threat that those who refuse to pay for protection become targets of the Orzhov’s thugs and enforcers. The Azorius are the greatest threat to Orzhov’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
cultists are questioned, they refuse to talk unless someone succeeds at a DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation) check. They know it’s standard practice for a raiding party to leave behind a rearguard. They
, besides their cheap weapons. The kobolds, who looted despite their orders, have a sack containing pewter candlesticks, some silver serving dishes, and a few religious carvings of Chauntea taken from a home shrine.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Frostmaiden has imposed her will in this way or why the other gods refuse to challenge her. This prolonged winter, which has gone on for more than two years, threatens to doom not just the flickering
chardalyn—a crystalline substance known to exist only in Icewind Dale. Once he gathers enough of it, Xardorok plans to construct a chardalyn dragon and unleash it upon Ten-Towns. Despite Auril’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
circles in the North are often allied with the Harpers, as they have common purpose, with bards and rangers serving as go-betweens. Individual Harpers can usually expect a circle to at least grant them
food and shelter, and an opportunity to attend a gathering and speak, if they wish.
Still, the Harpers aren’t a druidic organization and, despite what some common folk might believe, not every druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
learn the following information: Greelob and Orlob feel compelled to guard the meteorite because it seems like a worthwhile treasure to protect. However, neither spectator tolerates the other’s help
character succeeds on the check, the spectators refuse to accept the characters’ proposal, although characters can make a different one. If one spectator ends up guarding the meteorite, the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Games.
5 You called upon Iroas to witness an oath of victory in battle, and he took notice.
6 Despite having been knocked down repeatedly in life, you show grit and determination in all you
in his name. You can cast compelled duel with this trait a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. The rest fell prey to ships under the command of Vael, whom Gargenhale calls the scourge of pirates, raiders, and anyone else who refuses to bow to the might of Xaryxis. Despite these cautionary
sensitive to holy praise. While aboard the ship, bards and other musicians are allowed to play only secular tunes.
Article 3: Coward’s Consequence. Those who abandon their post or shirk their duty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
position. Despite this being said to his face, Simbon chuckles awkwardly and doesn’t defend himself except to say that everyone’s entitled to their opinion. Kedjou requests the characters leave soon after
later discover. If the characters refuse to leave when Kedjou requests, he summons his guards, who escort the party out of the building. Support for Prince Simbon After leaving the library, if a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
driven berserk, she fights until the Abbot reasserts control or until she is destroyed. She has the supernatural strength of a typical flesh golem despite her smaller size. The Abbot has no desire to
healing touch. If they decline to help or behave rudely, he orders them to leave the abbey at once, attacking them if they refuse and doing his utmost to keep Vasilka safe. The music comes from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
a derro named Droki. Despite his presence in the Darklake District, the derro has managed to avoid capture, as if he somehow knows in advance where the duergar patrols will be — invisible or
character can claim a total of 350 gp worth of equipment, including weapons, armor, and common potions and scrolls. Development If the characters refuse Errde’s offer after being arrested, they spend a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to get lost in the temple’s twisting, never-finished halls, minor eruptions pose a constant threat, and former temples ruined by eruptions now connect to dark places that monsters call home. Despite
settlement.
7 The volcano is erupting! Prevent it, or save the most fanatical priests who refuse to leave their forges.
8 Negotiate with fire giants who want to use the temple’s forges
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
claimed it.
2 Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3 A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards
crystal dragon but doesn’t always appreciate the dragon’s sense of humor.
5 A young crystal dragon finds some manticores’ bluster hilarious and befriends them despite their fear. But the dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Screaming Devilkin The ferocious screaming devilkin are bizarre fey creatures spawned by overwhelming moments of panic. Despite their diabolic appearance and name, are denizens of the Feywild. Sages
believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an equally ugly creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
borders to refugees, and Prince Oargev serves as de facto ruler in the area now called New Cyre. Despite its grand name, New Cyre is little more than a vast refugee camp. Other refugees scattered across
has fused into jagged glass. In others, it is cracked and burned. Broken bodies of soldiers from various sides litter the landscape—soldiers whose dead bodies refuse to decompose. The Mournland is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Capricious Elevation. Demons respect power and power alone. A greater demon commands shrieking mobs of lesser demons because it can destroy any lesser demon that dares to refuse its commands. A demon’s
and a day. Demonic Cults. Despite the dark risks involved in dealing with fiends, the mortal realm is filled with creatures that covet demonic power. Demon lords manipulate these mortal servants into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
creatures that rarely have a fixed shape. They are mostly subterranean, dwelling in caves and dungeons and feeding on refuse, carrion, or creatures unlucky enough to get in their way. Black puddings and
CREATURES
Despite the versatile collection of monsters in this book, you might be at a loss when it comes to finding the perfect creature for part of an adventure. Feel free to tweak an existing creature