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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Neither bugs nor bears, bugbears are the hulking cousins of goblins and hobgoblins. With roots in the Feywild, early bugbears resided in hidden places, in hard-to-reach and shadowed spaces. Long ago
character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
changed you and forced you from your home.
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A slighted druid transformed you and bound you to live only so long as a sacred tree bears fruit.
Hexbloods in the Domains of Dread
When
might come to accept over the course of centuries. Once a hexblood undergoes this irreversible ritual, they emerge as a hag NPC no longer under the control of the hexblood’s player, unless the DM rules otherwise.
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
autognome bears a resemblance to its creator, and most autognomes are programmed to speak and understand Gnomish. The internal components used in an autognome’s manufacture can vary wildly; one
fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
infirmary is staffed by Zertha DeSantos (lawful good human Lorehold professor of order; see chapter 7). Colorful, framed art bears the messages “Keep eating habits healthy!” and “Never practice dangerous
magic without a buddy!” K6. Infirmary Hall This featureless hall connects the infirmary and the sickroom. K7. Sickroom The six stiff-sheeted beds in this rarely used sickroom provide places for ill or injured students to rest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
hereditary Renier estate. From here, Jacqueline Renier rules Richemulot. She holds audience from her parlors and public courtrooms, but her private residence is sacrosanct, and few outside her family ever
visit it. Unknown to all but the Renier family and their staunchest allies, Chateau Delanuit stands above the inscrutable Inverted Court, a downward-spilling palace that connects to the vast sewer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Yartar This fortified city commands the most northerly wagon bridge over the Dessarin River. A walled citadel on the west bank of the river connects to a bridge wide enough to accommodate two wagons
prosperous and increasingly crowded, so buildings have been torn down and taller ones built — four stories high in some instances. A Waterbaron who rules for life leads Yartar. The current Waterbaron is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
inside it bears a bas-relief of a female dwarf standing with her eyes closed. A keyhole is carved into the head of a stone hammer she clutches to her chest. The rules of this gate are as follows: If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
5. In the Grip of Ghaunadaur A 15-foot-high tunnel containing an open pit connects two caves with 20-foot-high ceilings. 5a. Pudding Pit This naturally formed pit is 20 feet across and 20 feet deep
stones form one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). When a creature comes within 5 feet of the gate, rivulets of blood begin to seep from the rocky pores of the standing stones. The rules of this gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Noteworthy Features Those familiar with Hazlan know the following facts: The wizard Hazlik rules Hazlan. His apprentices have free rein to exploit the land and its people to further their magical
experiments. Inhabitants claim the eyelike design called the Eye of Hazlik bears Hazlik’s blessing and wards off dangerous magic. Magic is unreliable in Hazlan, resulting in dangerous side effects. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. The pneumatic tube attached to the west wall connects to a tube system (see “Pneumatic Tubes”) and allows messages to be sent in copper canisters to area 15a on level 9. The canister lying on the floor
those it cannot see.” The rules of the gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when an invisible creature stands directly in front of the mirror. Characters must be 9th level or higher to pass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Karkolohk Overview The goblins of Karkolohk often haunt the trail that connects Ten-Towns to other settlements farther south, though it sees little traffic nowadays. Prisoners are kept in dangling
between Ten-Towns and Karkolohk lasts, and it bears Yarb-Gnock’s signature at the bottom. After handing them the message, Yarb-Gnock urges the characters to leave at once and deliver it to the Council
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
connects the two sides of the island and has a dilapidated tower at one end. Flickering firelight is visible through the tower’s upper-floor window.
The danger on this nodule isn’t in the tower, but in
journal’s author didn’t build the bridge or the tower. The bridge bears a magical ward, but the writer is far too clever to be taken in by a mere magical trap and hasn’t studied it in detail. Godlet’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stalagmites have been sawed off, and a lintel stone rests atop them. Chiseled into the lintel stone are the words “DON THE CRYSTAL CROWN” in Dwarvish. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate
unoccupied space next to the gate located there. 11b. Trollwarp Cavern Stalagmites. This 20-foot-high cave contains ten stalagmites that been twisted by Halaster’s magic so that each bears a passing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
through the eastern door, he casts greater invisibility on himself.
Table. A wooden table in the center of the room bears a map made of loose stones arranged to form walls and doors (see “Tabletop Map
) carved at one end. Rizzeryl uses this nonmagical wand to slip past the guardian in area 20a and to move through Skullport unmolested. The stone key weighs 10 pounds and bears the following inscription in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
ears open.
—X the Mystic’s
Rules of Dungeon Survival
Petrified Basilisk Victims 1d8 A Basilisk Used Its Gaze to Petrify... 1 An adventurer with an ornate key hanging around their neck. 2
Animals like bats, bears, deer, or goats. 3 A climber clinging to a stalactite. 4 Itself using a large mirror or shiny surface. 5 A mimic disguised as a chest full of treasure. 6 A monster such as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a flagon. Its rules are as follows: If one pint or more of any liquid is poured on the floor within 5 feet of the arch, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be 12th level or higher to pass
Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). The space inside the arch bears a bas-relief of a female dwarf standing with her eyes closed. A large keyhole is carved into the head of a stone hammer she clutches to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
carved with images of snarling bears with long, sharp claws.
The shrine to the trickster god Obo’laka (represented by a zorbo) contains one of nine puzzle cubes needed to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods
. 19A. Shrine Entrance A plaque above the shrine’s entrance bears the following message in Old Omuan: “Obo’laka teaches us to tread warily and stay in the light.” This message sheds light on how to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
is called Spireball. The modron happily explains the game’s rules, its stakes, and the two teams, all of which are detailed below. Good versus Evil Two teams—the Noxious Stampede and the Righteous
named Shariel whose flanged mace rings deeply when it connects with its target. The Righteous Hands are paragons of sportsmanship and honesty, rooting for each other and never disrespecting their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
effectively. Light. A light weapon is small and easy to handle, making it ideal for use when fighting with two weapons. See the rules for two-weapon fighting in chapter 9. Loading. Because of the time required
has unusual rules governing its use, explained in the weapon’s description (see "Special Weapons" later in this section). Thrown. If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and aimed, one of the gargoyles uses its next action to fire the weapon. This routine allows a trebuchet to be loaded, aimed, and fired every other round. For trebuchet rules and statistics, see the
remains open thereafter. Sinkhole 1A drops down into a rough-hewn passage that connects areas 4 and area 5. Sinkhole 1B is directly above the purple wormling pit in area 5, and any creature falling into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
steel +1 Longsword and a steel shield bearing the stylized floral emblem of the Order of the Rose. An armor stand bears a black breastplate. A small, unlocked chest holds a Potion of Vitality. V3
rules in this book’s introduction. V8: Garrison All manner of undead creatures—mostly skeletons and zombies—impatiently mill around this area. They look ready for a fight.
The vault’s Undead soldiers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
adorning the statue’s base. Unlike the mouth on the base, the statue’s mouth hangs open, just wide enough to see that it bears only the stump of a tongue inside. A character who succeeds on a DC 15
Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes that the broken stump of tongue connects to some sort of lever, but the lever won’t move without returning the missing tongue to its place. If the characters have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
outside the parlor (area C8). Near the stairs is a partially open door through which the kitchen (area C7) can be seen. A short hallway connects to the dining room (area C6). C6. Dining Room This
harmless chill run through them. Treasure. Baron Brantifax had no heirs when he died, so he was buried with his gold signet ring (25 gp), which bears the silhouette of a stag. Using the Shadow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
party gains 1 level. This advancement occurs only once. If the characters are already level 3, they don’t gain a level for achieving this milestone. Region 1: Trail This dirt trail connects the Keep on
the region. Use these to enhance your descriptions or handle situations where rules like lighting or terrain are relevant.
The rules glossary in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules defines any capitalized
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. The exit to the south has a white gate that connects with the Forest of Recovery. 72. Ooze Duel This cavern bears minor signs of multiple combats.
Creatures. One Red Wizard transmuter (see appendix
Temples of Nature (in the Temples of Extraction sector). White Gate. The passage to the south has a white gate that connects with the Immortal Caverns. Immortal Caverns Horrifying by-products of the Red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
otherwise irritate the korreds, Argantle and Jagu emerge from their megaliths and attack the characters for their insolence. Otherwise, the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2
her, chewing on pebbles and glaring at the characters. Treasure. The character who helped Argantle win the game receives a gift, in accordance with the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
.) When a complication occurs during a downtime or franchise activity, the DM determines whether and how that complication connects to a rival. Certain complications might be caused by rivals, as when
a piece of the franchise’s action. Rival NPCs can be worked up using the rules in chapter 4, “Creating Nonplayer Characters” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, incorporating schemes, methods, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
mild surprise, she notices you. “Oh. You,” she says. “You could be helpful. Come on.” With that, she turns and heads up the far stairs.
This hall connects the stairs leading to areas S19 and S22
DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) or Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, a character recalls Leedara said the power of the gods could quell the flames, and they remember the dragonlance bears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
tyrannosaurus flat. THE HARD CLOUD
The Hard Cloud is Acquisitions Incorporated’s company flagship, and as such, bears special note. The great battle balloon bristles with armaments, including a
power and detonate with formidable explosive force wherever they hit. VEHICLE RULES
Battle balloons and mechanical beholders are vehicles, and as such, they have special rules associated with them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
robes and black-feathered cowls of air cultists, while others are dressed in the green of the water cultists. Each person bears a placard around his or her neck, reading “I am punished.”
The refugees
guard.
Five Crushing Wave reavers and a Howling Hatred priest wearing a balloon pack watch the outer camp. (See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics and rules for the balloon pack.) The figures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
arch’s gold inlay can’t be removed. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when a real or illusory dragon touches the arch. An artistic rendering of a dragon, such as a
. The surface of the cube facing the secret door bears Halaster’s fleshy, grimacing visage. Disturbing the cube causes it to sprout spindly arms, legs, and wings. It then fights until destroyed. It has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
tiefling says. “I’m Colcook, your concierge. If there’s anything I can do to make your stay more comfortable, please let me know.”
The portal from Fortune’s Wheel connects to the hollow skull of a dead
desk at the center of the island. Knol can explain the rules of Dungeonland and take any bets the characters place. The standard entry is 1 platinum chip with a bet on whether the adventurers will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
as seating areas.
The eastern shop sells cheap souvenirs and bears a sign that reads, “The Historian’s Gifts.” The western shop sells books and artifact replicas and is labeled “The Archaeologist’s
-sized doll is posed in an elaborate silk dress.
Alarm. An alarm spell has been cast on the door that connects this room to area V1. Deadly Doll. After hours, the curator enables her office’s defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
, heal, and get information they need for the next part of their adventures. In addition, they can buy any of the equipment described in the Basic Rules from Myla (see “Kobolds”). During their time at
” in the Basic Rules). She becomes friendly as soon as the characters demonstrate that they care about the cloister’s safety, such as by fighting the zombies at the beach or undertaking any of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of this long hallway. The north wall has three doors, and the south wall bears an elaborate carving of a procession of dwarf priests carrying wrapped bodies.
There is a crypt haunting in this
haunt to rest. P3: Corpse Preparation Rooms These rooms all look similar, and each can be described as follows: A stone slab in the middle of this room bears a few metal tools covered in dust. A deep






