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Beholder

Monsters Monster Manual

damage only. 6: Telekinetic Ray. Strength Saving Throw: DC 16 (the target succeeds automatically if it is Gargantuan). Failure: The beholder moves the target up to 30 feet in any direction. The target has

in the Underdark or in lairs created for them by their servants. The region containing a beholder’s lair is twisted by its presence, creating the following effects: Scopophobia. Creatures

Death Tyrant

Monsters Monster Manual

direction. The target has the Restrained condition until the start of the death tyrant’s next turn or until the death tyrant has the Incapacitated condition. The death tyrant can also exert fine

region containing a death tyrant’s lair is warped by its presence, creating the following effects: Negative Energy Suffusion. Whenever a creature within 1 mile of the lair regains Hit Points from

Jiangshi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Jiangshi Weaknesses. The jiangshi has the following flaws: Fear of Its Own Reflection. If the jiangshi sees its own reflection, it immediately uses its reaction, if available, to move as far away

from the reflection as possible. Susceptible to Holy Symbols. While the jiangshi is wearing or touching a holy symbol, it automatically fails saving throws against effects that turn Undead. Unusual

Air Elemental Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

damage and is flung up 20 feet away from the elemental in a random direction and knocked prone. If a thrown target strikes an object, such as a wall or floor, the target takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

prone.An air elemental is a funneling cloud of whirling air with a vague semblance of a face. It can turn itself into a screaming cyclone, creating a whirlwind that batters creatures even as it flings them away.PoisonLightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Dust Devil Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

damage and is flung up 20 feet away from the dust devil in a random direction and knocked prone. If a thrown target strikes an object, such as a wall or floor, the target takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation

, creating a whirlwind that batters creatures even as it flings them away.PoisonLightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Skulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

-skinned biped if its reflection can be seen in a mirror or on another surface. Trackless. The skulk leaves no tracks to indicate where it has been or where it’s headed.Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6

throw themselves into creating bloodshed and mayhem with no regard for their own lives. After killing a person on the Material Plane, some skulks take up a silent imitation of that person’s life

Velomachus Lorehold

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

"} thunder damage and is pushed up to 20 feet in a horizontal direction of Velomachus’ choice. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t pushed. Objects that aren&rsquo

exploration and discovery through the lens of creating a direct conduit to the past. She founded Lorehold College to ensure mortals would never forget the lessons of the past. After living for centuries

Kraken Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

or smaller object held or creature grappled by the kraken is thrown up to 60 feet in a random direction and knocked prone. If a thrown target strikes a solid surface, the target takes 3 (1d6

is warped by the creature’s blasphemous presence, creating the following magical effects: The kraken can alter the weather at will in a 6-mile radius centered on its lair. The effect is

Minotaur

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Minotaurs are barrel-chested humanoids with heads resembling those of bulls. Blessed with a supernaturally strong sense of direction, minotaurs make great navigators. Some sages believe minotaurs

powerful backs, and some have long patches of hair on their chins and cheeks. Their legs end in heavy, cloven hooves, and they have long, tufted tails. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

fall in the direction of the new pull of gravity, unless they have some means of remaining aloft. Baphomet can ignore the gravity reversal if he’s in the room, although he likes to use this

for 1 minute or until Baphomet takes this lair action again. Regional Effects The region containing Baphomet’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults devoted to Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems, creating secret

reversed within that room. Any creatures or objects in the room when this happens fall in the direction of the new pull of gravity, unless they have some means of remaining aloft. Baphomet can ignore the

Githzerai Anarch Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

gravity spell. The spell has the normal effect, except that the anarch can orient the area in any direction and creatures and objects fall toward the end of the area.An Anarch’s Lair In Limbo

, githzerai anarchs create islands of tranquility in the otherwise turbulent plane. By directing its psionic power, an anarch can give form to formless substance, creating mountains, lakes, and

Githzerai Anarch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spellcasting ability. The spell has the normal effect, except that the githzerai can orient the area in any direction and creatures and objects fall toward the end of the area.Anarchs are githzerai sages and

plane. An anarch can use its psionic power to give form to formless substance, creating mountains, lakes, and structures to serve as a foundation for a githzerai community. Lair Actions. On initiative

Slarkrethel

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

direction and knocked prone. If a thrown target strikes a solid surface, the target takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fling","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

creature’s blasphemous presence, creating the following magical effects: The kraken can alter the weather at will in a 6-mile radius centered on its lair. The effect is identical to the control

Pazrodine

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Guardian of the Market. Pazrodine can sense when an item is stolen from Seelie Market. She knows the distance and direction to stolen items, as if by the Locate Object spell. Legendary Resistance (3

saving throw or have the incapacitated condition until the end of its next turn. Whirlwind of Fruit. Fey fruit flies out from nearby carts, creating a whirlwind of fruit in a 10-foot-radius, 30-foot-high

Morkoth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

hours.Spell Reflection. If the morkoth makes a successful saving throw against a spell, or a spell attack misses it, the morkoth can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it can see

without expending a spell slot. Regional Effects The island surrounding a morkoth's lair is warped by the creature's presence, creating the following effects: The morkoth is aware of any new

Juvenile Kraken

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

creature grappled by the kraken is thrown up to 40 feet in a random direction and knocked prone. If a thrown target strikes a solid surface, the target takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType

warped by the creature’s blasphemous presence, creating the following magical effects: The kraken can alter the weather at will in a 6-mile radius centered on its lair. The effect is

Endelyn Moongrave

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

up to 10 feet in any direction horizontally. Spellcasting. Endelyn casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14

visit another to plot against the third sister, creating a vicious circle in which Bavlorna and Endelyn plot against Skabatha, Endelyn and Skabatha conspire against Bavlorna, and Skabatha and Bavlorna

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, lightning bolt, sendingSpell Reflection. If the morkoth makes a successful saving throw against a spell or a spell attack misses it, the morkoth can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it

warped by the creature’s presence, creating the following effects: Alter Water. With a thought (no action required), the morkoth can initiate a change in the water within its lair that takes

Githzerai

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and reforming without purpose or direction, until a creature exerts deliberate will to stabilize it. Through their potent psionic power, githzerai carved a home for themselves amid the chaos. As the

their mental powers within the endless chaos of Limbo have imbued githzerai with the ability to shape psionic energy to protect themselves and probe minds. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you

Orc Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness

devotion to other gods. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these

Juiblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the slime appears, each creature on it must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone and slide 10 feet in a random direction determined by a d8 roll. When a creature enters the area for

, creating one or more of the following effects: Acidic Water. Small bodies of water, such as ponds or wells, within 1 mile of the lair turn highly acidic, corroding any object that touches them. Corrupted

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Monster Manual). These Undead obey his telepathic commands, which can reach anywhere in the lair. Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more

of Death. This creature emanates a deathly aura that extends 30 feet in every direction from its space while it isn’t incapacitated. The aura is blocked by total cover. While in the aura, the

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

exceed those of most mortal wizards. His expertise with magic gates allows him to travel far and wide to engage in magical research. He spends much of his time creating gates, moving them around, and

ghostly, 1-foot-diameter humanoid eye surrounded by motes of light. The sensor is stationary, though Halaster can reorient the eye to face in any direction. Halaster can see through the eye as though he

Creating a Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Creating a Domain The guidelines in this section help you create your own unique Domain of Dread. This setting’s details should reflect the Darklord of the domain, being a reflection of that

Chapter 11 Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Chapter 11 Summary In chapter 11, the characters must descend into the Cave of Shattered Reflection, where Vecna weaves his Ritual of Remaking. The ritual is nearing its end, and the lich-god has

created several demiplanes that offer glimpses of the multiverse he is creating. The characters must navigate these demiplanes to find the key to entering Vecna’s ritual chamber. Once inside, the characters must stop the ritual, which has left the lich-god in a weakened state.

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

lock of a loved one’s hair, or a painting of a favorite place. A story of happy times fondly remembered is more precious to a moonstone dragon than a sack of gold. Creating a Moonstone Dragon

’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Dream Communication. Whenever a creature that can understand a language sleeps or enters a state of

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Creating a Moonstone Dragon Use the Moonstone Dragon Personality Traits and Moonstone Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive moonstone dragon characters. Moonstone Dragon

round. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary moonstone dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Dream Communication

The Kingfisher Festival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the crowd: Colorful banners and paper decorations shaped like kingfishers decorate the village circle. Temporary stalls sell food and colorful crafts, and in the center of the circle, an ancient tree

, raising her arms high. “Welcome to the Kingfisher Festival!” Cheers and applause fill the circle. The mayor smiles widely. “Today is a day of not only revelry but also reflection. We are all here

Sideshows

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Sideshows Lurid banners with exaggerated art and the calls of barkers advertise the Carnival’s unusual performers. For 2 copper pieces, visitors enter a tent and watch a performer’s show. The

with visitors. At their last stop, he reveals his own uniqueness as the Amazing Soul-less Man: he casts no reflection and claims to lack a soul. Alti the Werehare. A quick-tongued rapper and dancer

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Creating a Dragon Turtle Use the Dragon Turtle Personality Traits and Dragon Turtle Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive dragon turtle characters, and use the Dragon Turtle Spellcasting

within 30 feet of the dragon turtle must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be moved 30 feet in a direction of the dragon turtle’s choice. On a success, the creature is moved 10 feet

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

burned away with fire. When the slime appears, each creature on it must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone and slide 10 feet in a random direction determined by a d8 roll. When a

magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Small bodies of water, such as ponds or wells, within 1 mile of the lair turn highly acidic, corroding any object that touches them. Surfaces

Mapping Your Campaign

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, creating the big picture of the world at the start of the campaign by having a map that shows whole continents, and then zooming in on smaller areas. Other DMs prefer to go the opposite direction

Mapping Your Campaign When creating the world where your campaign takes place, you’ll want a map. You can take one of two approaches with it: top-down or bottom-up. Some DMs like to start at the top

Tracking Kas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

before marching on the Cave of Shattered Reflection and confronting Vecna. The characters need to travel northwest from Pandesmos Outlook to reach Carapace Ridge. There are several ways the characters

might learn which direction to head. If the characters have trouble determining where to go, a character who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check can hear, amid the howling wind, sounds of

Past Life

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

inspiration, consider how the Darklord is a reflection of the players’ characters. You might also look ahead to the “Genres of Horror” section to see if any of these types of horror seem right for your

tarokka fortune-telling deck—detailed in chapter 4 and featured in the adventure Curse of Strahd—consider using the power of fate to shape the Darklord you’re creating. As you proceed through the

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