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Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Miros is a retired carnival attraction, dubbed “the Yeti” because of his barrel-shaped body and the thick, white hair covering his arms, chest, back, and head. When Goldenfields suffers
, so does his business, so he takes strides to protect the compound.
Ideal: “As does the Emerald Enclave, I believe that civilization and the wilderness need to learn to coexist.”
Bond
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
gnome with a hunched back and a sinewy frame springs from the earth. The creature has a pointed leather cap, pants of similar material, heavy iron boots, and a heavy bladed weapon. From the moment it
been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive.
VARIANT: MADCAPS
A madcap is a redcap that soaks its hat in demon ichor instead of blood. Contact with demon ichor makes the
Gith
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind flayers that held them in
to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever possible, as recompense for
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the
haul as much food and booty as possible back to the tribe’s den, every tribe has a sturdy war wagon. Since orcs are poor crafters, most of their wagons are stolen from human or dwarven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
transit point for the cult’s contraband coming up from the south. When wagons arrive from the south, they are brought into the compound one or two at a time for unloading, then moved back outside for
parking. The compound is crowded with food, lumber, and myriad other supplies in crates and barrels. Material that can’t be left exposed to the cold, wet weather or is especially valuable is stored in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
from the south. When wagons arrive from the south, they are brought into the compound one or two at a time for unloading, then moved back outside for parking. The compound is crowded with food, lumber
characters saw in the dragon hatchery (and possibly have with them still; see area 12 in that section). When cult wagons arrive, their road-building cargo is unloaded into the compound normally, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Arrival The following description assumes that the characters approach the lodge from the west side of the river: A thin fog surrounds a fortified compound standing in a clearing on the east side of
a narrow river. A ten-foot-high log palisade surrounds the compound, whose main building is a two-story stone-and-wood affair with a high-pitched roof, gables, window shutters, and a stone chimney
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Initial Surge The first sign that the orcs have arrived occurs when their scouts appear on the low ridges all around the compound. Soon after, small bands of orcs spread out, surrounding the buildings. With
repeat this pattern several times, perhaps breaching a spot here or there before the defenders push them back. Then they start trying different tactics. Smoke Screen Late in the day, the orcs start a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Body Horror Torments Darklords in this genre draw their power from their biological changes or gain abilities that assist them in fulfilling their appetites. Their torment is rooted in the
.
4 The Darklord can’t control their transformation into a beast and back.
5 The voices of those the Darklord have wronged scream endlessly from inside them.
6 The Darklord aches daily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Gromph’s disappearance, proclaiming that the archmage is hard at work investigating the demonic invasion and seeking the means to send the demon lords back to the Abyss. Quenthel doesn’t know if
adventurers are fighting to send the demon lords back to the Abyss, or that Menzoberranzan might suffer under another demon lord assault. She’s concerned only about House Baenre. By the matron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Chapter 4: Gith and Their Endless War The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind
Plane, they send raiders out to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
top of the parapet down to the compound. A set of locked, ironbound wooden doors at ground level provide access to storerooms and cellars located underneath each watch post. Picking a door lock requires
designed to amplify sound, allowing the ringing of each gong to be heard as far as two miles away. Any other watch posts within that range ring their gongs as well, putting more of the compound on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
one of these caps, a creature that looks like a wizened and undersized gnome with a hunched back and a sinewy frame springs from the earth. The creature has a pointed leather cap, pants of similar
least once every three days, the redcap vanishes as if it had never been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive. Redcap
Small Fey, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
goblins that are still inside the compound, and they flee back toward the wall. During this time, inexplicably, Lob and Ogg decide to climb over the wall and enter the compound rather than flee, while the
their outer defenses and militia. Lob and Ogg spent the next month lost in the hills, trying to find their way back to Grudd Haug. When they got there, they told Guh about the “big farm.” Guh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
undersized gnome with a hunched back and a sinewy frame springs from the earth. The creature has a pointed leather cap, clothing of similar material, heavy iron boots, and a heavy bladed weapon. From the
get in a vicious swing of their weapon before the target can react. Redcaps’ desire to slay is rooted in their will to survive. To sustain their unnatural existence, they must soak their hats in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
(or at least less ambitious) creatures. Erstwhile A significant shift in the Golgari balance of power began when the kraul death priest Mazirek discovered an ancient mausoleum compound. Deep in the
. Inside were hundreds of well-preserved corpses suffused with a latent necromantic power that Mazirek activated, bringing the corpses back to a shambling semblance of life. This new race of undead is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Even after awakening, a treant spends much of its time living as a tree. While rooted in place, a treant remains aware of its surroundings, and can perceive the effects of events taking place miles
or is more than 120 feet from the tree; or until the treant takes a bonus action to turn it back into an inanimate tree. The tree then takes root if possible.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
wizened and undersized gnome with a hunched back and a sinewy frame springs from the earth. The creature has a pointed leather cap, pants of similar material, heavy iron boots, and a heavy bladed weapon
born, its hat is coated with wet blood, and it knows that if the blood isn’t replenished at least once every three days, the redcap vanishes as if it had never been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
words and tiny arrows. They hope to provoke the characters into damaging Big Barkless, thus prompting the blight to fight back. While ridiculing the characters from their hollows, the sprites have
three-quarters cover. Big Barkless remains rooted to the spot until it’s required to act in its own defense, whereupon it uproots itself and attacks all creatures it perceives as threatening. That
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
gnome with a hunched back and a sinewy frame springs from the earth. The creature has a pointed leather cap, trousers of similar material, heavy iron boots, and a heavy bladed weapon. From the moment it
redcap’s desire to kill is rooted in its will to survive. Redcaps don’t usually operate in groups, but in some circumstances they might be found in the employ of hags and evil mages. Also, some redcaps are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Tashlutans claim to have some amount of skill with personal prognostication. One of the most notable sights in Tashluta, the House of the All-Seeing Orb is an immense compound dedicated to the study of
carrying tomes or mysterious-looking magic devices, bustle about the immense compound. The largest building is patterned with inscribed eyes. A larger, more detailed eye is carved above the building’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of Barovia Barovians know the following facts about their homeland: Anyone who attempts to leave the land of Barovia begins to choke on the fog. Those who don’t turn back perish. Many strangers have
-rooted religious beliefs and superstitions that they pass down from one generation to the next: Two divine forces watch over the Barovian people: the Morninglord and Mother Night. Before the curse of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
two primary forms in the world. The first is corruption. Elemental Evil tempts the broken, the wronged, and the wicked with the power to strike back. It represents the worm in the apple, a hidden
exposed and rooted out. Although destruction is the unifying principle of Elemental Evil, beings that serve this dark force don’t necessarily adhere to that goal. Only the most unbalanced minds seek
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Orc Culture and Beliefs Orcs live in constant fear of their gods, and their behavior is rooted in that mentality. They believe that they can see the influence of the gods everywhere in the world
five stones at dawn before a long journey, you will always find your way back to the war hearth. Stomping your foot three times and uttering “Gruumsh” wards off bad magic. Symbolic Communication Orcs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the party’s plight and says that if Krux wants his ship back ahead of time, he’ll have to refund the rest of her lease payment, which amounts to 400 gp. Krux says he is prepared to pay her back. Fel
of it, replying, if pressed, that “’tis not my tale to tell.” Flinch has spent the last several months keeping an eye on the ship for Krux while serving in Fel’s crew. He is relieved to have Krux back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Camp Vengeance Through the foliage, you see a crude timber fortification — a walled compound with watchtowers and tents inside it, encircled by a ditch bristling with sharpened stakes. A large
ended their retreat by digging in on this spot. Eventually they got word of their situation back to Port Nyanzaru, and they’ve since been reinforced. Their original, small camp has been transformed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
acquired an item of arcane significance. Assist me in this effort, and the item is yours.”
If the characters complete three quests within the keep and report back to Elandra, she rewards them with one
. Winvarle’s ideals are rooted in lofty notions of righteousness.
Oblivious. While he excels at battle strategy, Winvarle scarcely knows the inner workings of his own keep.
Rumors
“The Cult of Chaos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
4. Shagambi’s Shrine A ruined shrine stands at the heart of this walled compound. Tall monoliths flank the entrance, decorated with images of a jaguar with six snakes sprouting from its shoulders. A
kamadans (see appendix D) use a cart at the back of the shrine as their lair. If they hear intruders approaching the shrine, the kamadans try to ambush them. The kamadans fight tooth and claw to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
dinner, this space is occupied at night by a clockwork butler nicknamed the Earl, which paces back and forth. The Earl wears a silver waistcoat, a black jacket with tails, and a cravat, and it uses
the area and come back, both suits attack upon their return. C10. Grand Deck This spacious deck has a low railing that the characters can easily climb over to access the locked glass door leading into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the south.
The entrance cavern is empty save for the tracks of Humanoid entrants, most of whom stopped here before turning back. A few follow the tunnel to the south. Writing on the Walls. Names
take 13 (3d8) thunder damage and have the deafened condition for 1 minute. The echo then dissipates and doesn’t compound. Whispers of Fate. The magic of the Feywild whispers into the cavern, offering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
trickling back into the Cage. Called “mage drinkers” by the few who remember them, the aged Incantifers siphon magic to sustain their ancient power. Disturbed residents murmur about the Incanterium’s
project, especially recent ones, fetch a high price with opposing factions. Unsurprisingly, the underground compound is heavily defended. Within the campus lies a thrumming portal to Ysgard, a plane where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
arms, chest, back, and head. When Goldenfields suffers, so does his business, so he takes strides to protect the compound.
Ideal: “As does the Emerald Enclave, I believe that civilization and the
every chance to prosper, free of tyranny.”
Bond: “I’ll lay down my life to protect Triboar and its citizens.”
Flaw: “I refuse to back down. Push me, and I’ll push back.”
Darz Helgar Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Taxidermy Workshop A horse’s head leers at you with glossy eyes, its lips drawn back from pointed yellow teeth. The head is affixed to a large, eight-limbed armature made of wicker and wire, situated
. The crate contains the carcass of a curled-up, eight-legged reptile with spikes running down its back. With a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) check, a character can determine that it’s the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
dragon bones juts from the head, neck, back, and tail of the mound. Enormous cairns encircle the mound out to a range of a quarter mile. Beneath them lie the bones of revered Thunderbeast tribal
bridge to a formidable castle on the west side of the river. This western bastion enclosed the docks, paddocks, and stock pens, and also gave the townsfolk and the militia a place to fall back to in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
vines (see appendix C). Brought to the island by a druid named Tallos (one of those killed by the drowned ones), the vines are rooted in large clay pots. Tallos grew the vines for their fruit, which
sea god. Books. A few of the works on the shelves deal with the worship of the sea god and date back to the original garrison, but most are later acquisitions brought by the hermits. By and large