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Dungeon Master’s Guide
This gold coin has a creature embossed on each side. The two depicted creatures must be famous rivals or enemies of each other. For example, a Rival Coin might show Iggwilv the Witch Queen;Iggwilv on
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
You have made a pact with one of the rarest kinds of genie, a noble genie. Such entities rule vast fiefs on the Elemental Planes and have great influence over lesser genies and elemental creatures
. Noble genies are varied in their motivations, but most are arrogant and wield power that rivals that of lesser deities. They delight in turning the table on mortals, who often bind genies into servitude, and readily enter into pacts that expand their reach.
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
You have made a pact with one of the rarest kinds of genie, a noble genie. Such entities rule vast fiefs on the Elemental Planes and have great influence over lesser genies and elemental creatures
. Noble genies are varied in their motivations, but most are arrogant and wield power that rivals that of lesser deities. They delight in turning the table on mortals, who often bind genies into servitude, and readily enter into pacts that expand their reach.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
spells take the form of shattering mirrors.
COMPANION CREATURES
Various creatures serve the witches of Dunbarrow. It’s not uncommon to see ravens and bats flitting through the canopy, or cats
or otters scurrying through the undergrowth, to deliver messages to allies or rivals across the marsh. Some witches animate bundles of sticks and roots to do their errands about the marsh for them
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’t regain hit points.A gigant is a towering insectile creature variously regarded as a harbinger of doom, a defender of nature, and a divine messenger of mysterious purpose. Giants regard them as a
in sharp talons. It uses its talons to bring creatures to its enormous mandibles, which are strong enough to carry a giant to the gigant’s nest to be devoured.
A gigant’s wings are
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
dies only if she starts her turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Incorporeal Movement. Miirym can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. She takes 5
Miirym fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
X-Ray Vision. Miirym can see through solid matter out to a range of 60 feet. To her, opaque creatures, objects, and obstacles within
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
with her.Three Green Hag (Coven Variant);green hags named Dread Morgan, Vile Sazha, and Auntie Greenbones were once rivals who dwelled in an area of the Feywild coterminous with the High Forest. A
. The covetous hags each knew part of a ritual for crafting magic paintings that could bind mortal creatures with a terrible curse. After agreeing to share their knowledge and work together, they
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace.
Crystal dragons’ connection to
the Elemental Planes of Air and Water, creating flash glaciation that encroaches upon inhabited lands.
Connected Creatures
Crystal dragons are among the most social and hospitable of dragons
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
other creatures in that area must each make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"lightning storm"} lightning damage on a failed
rivals. Other archdevils know how much Hutijin despises mortals and have secretly disseminated the means to call him from the Nine Hells in the hope of distracting the archdevil long enough for them to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The bulk of this palace extends deep
disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Intimidation) checks have advantage.
Frenzied Animals. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair become frenzied and violent—even creatures that are
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural
experienced adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of
advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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Tsucora Quori
Tsucora quori are nightmarish creatures. Their headless torsos are covered with eyes and twitching limbs, including two massive arms that end in powerful pincers, and a serpentine tail
tipped with a vicious stinger. They are cruel and calculating, enjoying the power they wield over others as they concoct elaborate schemes to advance their own positions and discredit their rivals
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
trickery.
Years of successful wagers make destiny gamblers so confident in their ability to win any challenge that they invite potential rivals to name the terms of a wager. Those who are foolish enough to
, preferring to play for power and favors from creatures who possess great magic. Tales passed through cloud giant generations tell of a giant who outwitted a celestial being to win a feather imbued with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
its creator wants, and it can be programmed by its creator not to attack certain kinds of creatures. Clockwork Defender
Medium Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 42
Clockwork Defender A clockwork defender is a mechanical quadruped that vaguely resembles a hound. Its eyes glow and can project intense but harmless beams of light. It tirelessly protects whatever
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their
.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Hill Creatures Creatures Challenge (XP) Bronze scout, meazel 1 (200 XP) Ogre bolt launcher, ogre howdah 2 (450 XP) Ogre chain brute 3 (700 XP) Iron cobra, ogre battering ram, stone defender 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Grassland Creatures Creatures Challenge (XP) Bronze scout, meazel 1 (200 XP) Ogre bolt launcher, ogre howdah 2 (450 XP) Ogre chain brute, sword wraith warrior, vampiric mist 3 (700 XP) Iron cobra
, ogre battering ram, stone defender 4 (1,100 XP) Oaken bolter 5 (1,800 XP) Howler, sword wraith commander 8 (3,900 XP) Spring eladrin 10 (5,900 XP) Eidolon 12 (8,400 XP) Cadaver collector 14 (11,500 XP) Zaratan 22 (41,000 XP) Elder tempest 23 (50,000 XP)
Demogorgon
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
form of two serpentine towers, each crowned by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The
violent and crazed — even creatures that are normally docile.
If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Grassland Creatures CR Creatures 1/4 Gnoll witherling, hadrosaurus, ox, velociraptor 1/2 Gnoll hunter, stench kow 1 Clockwork bronze scout, deinonychus, gnoll flesh gnawer, meazel 2 Aurochs
, hobgoblin iron shadow, ogre bolt launcher, ogre howdah 3 Leucrotta, ogre chain brute, sword wraith warrior, vampiric mist 4 Barghest, clockwork iron cobra, clockwork stone defender, hobgoblin devastator
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Stat Blocks by Creature Type Here are the creatures in this chapter sorted by creature type. Aberration
Belashyrra
Dolgaunt
Dolgrim
Dyrrn
Hashalaq quori
Kalaraq quori
Tsucora quori
Beast
Clawfoot
Fastieth
Celestial
Radiant idol
Construct
Expeditious messenger
Iron defender
Living burning hands
Living cloudkill
Living lightning bolt
Warforged colossus
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving
Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to track the influence of the Far Realm
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kobolds are a lot less cute when they learn how to cast fireballs.
— Volo
Kobolds are often dismissed as cowardly, foolish, and weak, but these little reptilian creatures actually have a
a perfect world, the creatures would be left alone to dig their tunnels and raise the next generation of kobolds, all the while seeking the magic that will free their imprisoned god (see the &ldquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Forest Creatures Creatures Challenge (XP) Skulk 1/2 (100 XP) Bronze scout, choker, meazel 1 (200 XP) Vampiric mist 3 (700 XP) Iron cobra, stone defender 4 (1,100 XP) Oaken bolter 5 (1,800 XP
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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Frightening Presence (Costs 2 Actions). Illmarrow targets up to three creatures she can see within 30 feet of her. Each target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1
would be exterminated to the last member, and the Mark of Death would be eliminated from the world.
The line of Vol had long been rivals of the Undying Court, and many whisper even today that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Mountain Creatures Creatures Challenge (XP) Young kruthik 1/8 (25 XP) Derro, star spawn grue 1/4 (50 XP) Bronze scout, choker, duergar soulblade, meazel, stone cursed 1 (200 XP) Adult kruthik
) Iron cobra, ogre battering ram, stone defender 4 (1,100 XP) Kruthik hive lord, oaken bolter 5 (1,800 XP) Duergar warlord 6 (2,300 XP) The Lost 7 (2,900 XP) The Lonely 9 (5,000 XP) Githyanki gish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the form of animals. More creative artificers craft iron defenders in the shape of hybrid animals or other fantastical creatures. Iron Defender
Medium construct, neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Iron Defender An iron defender fights for its creator. They come in many shapes and are often crafted in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Forest Creatures CR Creatures 1/8 Boggle 1/4 Gnoll witherling, grung, kobold inventor, vegepygmy, velociraptor 1/2 Darkling, gnoll hunter, skulk 1 Choker, clockwork bronze scout, deinonychus
, meenlock, shadow mastiff, vegepygmy chief, yuan-ti broodguard 3 Archer, flail snail, redcap, shadow mastiff alpha, vampiric mist 4 Barghest, clockwork iron cobra, clockwork stone defender, girallon
Compendium
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Hill Creatures CR Creatures 1/8 Boggle, neogi hatchling, xvart 1/4 Gnoll witherling, kobold inventor 1/2 Firenewt warrior, gnoll hunter 1 Clockwork bronze scout, deinonychus, firenewt warlock of
, quetzalcoatlus, shadow mastiff 3 Neogi, ogre chain brute, redcap, shadow mastiff alpha 4 Barghest, clockwork iron cobra, clockwork stone defender, hobgoblin devastator, neogi master, ogre battering ram, yeth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
within, but the rivals no longer hold to tradition and seek to plunder the grotto’s treasures and power. Use your choice of Giantkind Encounters tables in chapter 3 for the rivals. Key to the Past A
the planar fabric. Creatures from the Fiendish Incursion Encounters table (see chapter 3) defend the rune. If this rune is inscribed in the Runic Circle, it opens a gateway to Horizon’s Edge (both in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Mountain Creatures CR Creatures 1/8 Young kruthik 1/4 Derro, kobold inventor, star spawn grue 1/2 Firenewt warrior 1 Clockwork bronze scout, choker, duergar soulblade, firenewt warlock of Imix
, guard drake, ogre bolt launcher, ogre howdah, quetzalcoatlus 3 Duergar screamer, ogre chain brute, vampiric mist 4 Barghest, clockwork iron cobra, clockwork stone defender, ogre battering ram
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
restrained and unable to free itself, but it can attack creatures that come within reach of it. Once the clockwork defender is defeated, a character can use an action to try to dislodge it from the turbine
worker was cornered by a clockwork defender at the north end of the balcony and shoved the automaton off the balcony into the northwest turbine. One of the clockwork defender’s hind legs became stuck
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
dragons ignore the plots of smaller creatures and other dragons, concerning themselves only with their own survival. White dragons create lairs to defend themselves from other deadly arctic creatures
and from dangerous natural conditions. Within these shelters, white dragons hoard testaments to their superiority, such as monstrous skulls, the gear of defeated rivals, and curiosities that capture






