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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
155,000 XP (310,000 XP total) for defeating the aspect of Bahamut after his Platinum Brilliance activates.
Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If the aspect fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed
Beast, while retaining his game statistics (other than his size). This transformation ends if the aspect is reduced to 0 hit points or if he uses a bonus action to end it.
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
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The titanic monster’s carapace cracks, revealing a pulsing, red-purple heart buried amid heaps of blubber and muscle. Fissures run across the beast’s ancient shell, revealing three
party 180,000 XP for defeating Tromokratis after it uses Hearts of the Kraken.Fire; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning, ThunderIf Tromokratis’s mythic
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a scale color more akin to that of a chromatic or a metallic dragon. A kobold’s cry can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion expressed
, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
nights bitten by a vampyr. For over four hundred years, this creature has drained the life blood of my people. Now, my dear Ireena languishes and dies from an unholy wound caused by this vile beast
. He has become too powerful to conquer.
So I say to you, give us up for dead and encircle this land with the symbols of good. Let holy men call upon their power that the devil may be contained within
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
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Community Manager: Brandy Camel
ON THE COVER
The Witchlight Carnival has come to town! On the back cover, a displacer beast finds 8-year-old Tyler Jacobson and leads
him back to the carnival, where he belongs.
ON THE ALT-COVER
Hydro74 presents Star, a displacer beast kitten that loves adventuring in the Feywild. A wondrous magic item called the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Beast of Grakenok When Grakenok comes into sight, read or paraphrase the description below. If Sytri or Tol reached Grakenok before the characters, they are already engaged in battle. With its
Schley Map 9.1: Courier Four-Way Battle The characters, Sytri, and Tol all seek the glory of defeating the elder whirlwyrm. Track how much damage each character and the rival heroes deal to the monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, the city can count on the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the alliance’s resolve. To the east, the nations of
great library of Candlekeep, one must furnish the library’s monks with a book not already contained in the library’s archives. Travelers on the way to Candlekeep often stop in Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, and unyielding resolve. They are deliberate and slow to act, careful to consider their plans and gather their strength before beginning any new enterprise. Once earth cultists resolve to act, they
masks, thus ensuring that no one’s beauty would outshine his own. As he aged, Marlos turned to magic to preserve his fading beauty. After searching for years, he found a ring that contained the stolen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, the city can count on the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the alliance’s resolve. To the east, the nations of
great library of Candlekeep, one must furnish the library’s monks with a book not already contained in the library’s archives. Travelers on the way to Candlekeep often stop in Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dragon’s Rest seeking rest and new resolve. Runara welcomes the character and encourages them to talk to Tarak and Varnoth, who both know about escaping lives of corruption and violence. She also
knowledge contained in that place. I can direct you there, but first you need to show me you are worthy.” She promises to direct the wizard to the observatory after the characters help deal with the other problems on the island.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
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The Dryads’ Offer The three mothers offer to serve as guides, leading the characters safely through the woods to their original destination. But in exchange, they ask for assistance in defeating
crowns also intensify the hags’ illusion of themselves as dryads and Olitor as a satyr, make the unicorn Banrion appear to be a fiendish, haggard beast, and make the fey in the unicorn’s care appear as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
members of your franchise might panic when that crate of figurines of wondrous power you acquired turns out to all be self-activating obsidian steeds. But you have the steady nerves and earnest resolve
. Urban Beast Friends d10 Beast
1 Rat
2 Pigeon
3 Skunk
4 Crow
5 Raccoon
6 Possum
7 Snake
8 Toad
9 Giant beetle
10 Lizard
No Weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, but it makes a daunting guardian beast. Because of this use, basilisk eggs are highly prized. Gaze of Stone. Basilisks are ponderous for hunting creatures, but they needn’t chase prey. Meeting a
organic form in the basilisk’s gullet. Some alchemists are said to know how to process the basilisk’s gullet and the fluids contained within. Properly handled, the gullet produces an oil that can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
locals don’t recollect the fog and beast attacks that Wan-Ha’s gwishin uses to impede their work, they’re aware that accidents, vandalism, and missing workers delay construction. When the characters
and hired guards flee upon seeing the tigers, but Jung-Soon stands her ground. The tigers attack her or any creature that appears to be a greater threat. Defeating the Tigers. The tigers discorporate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
from a character’s backstory. As characters continue to adventure, they’ll find different goals to pursue, such as finding a lost relic, honoring an ancestor, avenging a fallen mentor, or defeating a
emerge during play, such as a character’s tendency to one-up a rude innkeeper or their oft-expressed fondness for displacer beast fur. Players often reveal their characters’ motivations through play. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
“Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 155,000 XP (310,000 XP total) for defeating the aspect of Bahamut after his Platinum Brilliance activates.
Legendary Resistance (5/Day
save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Bonus Actions
Change Shape. The aspect magically transforms into any Humanoid or Beast, while retaining his game statistics (other than his size
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Adventures table offers ideas for adventures in such a place. Watchtower Adventures d10 Adventure Goal
1 Guard a watchtower from assault.
2 Assault a watchtower, defeating the guards defending
watchtower, eager to devour the animals within.
6 A druid of Nylea, angered by the construction of a watchtower in the forest, attracts a mythic beast to the area to destroy the structure.
7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
heart and gives me power. (Any)
4 Fury. My only release from life’s endless grind is surrendering to my inner beast. (Evil)
5 Ruthlessness. The ends justify the means and victory is to be
the god’s influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these: Defeating a champion of Iroas Taking vengeance against a powerful foe Burning a polis or a settlement to the ground
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
disposition. Roll a d4 and consult the Frost Druid Friends table to determine each creature, or just roll once and assume all the creatures are the same kind of beast or plant. (It’s okay if multiples of the
same kind of creature are present, since the druid might favor a certain kind of beast or plant.) Running the Encounter. The frost druid aims to kill the characters or send them scurrying back to Ten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s Enemy Drawn from the high deck, the fourth card in the card reading determines the location of an NPC who can improve the characters’ chances of defeating Strahd. (Some cards offer two
-elf carnival ringmaster named Rictavio. Beast (Jack of Diamonds) A werewolf holds a secret hatred for your enemy. Use her hatred to your advantage.
This card refers to the werewolf Zuleika
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Artifacts they can use to ensure victory, while evil creatures spawn in Iuz’s homeland and threaten neighboring realms. Adventurers can thwart Iuz by keeping evil Artifacts out of his hands and defeating the
chapter 4, NPCs speaking to the characters might assume the trouble in the mine is related to these toughs and their bullying.
Levels 5–10. You might use the adventure “Horns of the Beast” from chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
screams in fright and knocks his feet together, activating his boots of speed. If a chase ensues, resolve the outcome using the chase rules in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Droki has advantage
kind. He sewed two stuffed displacer beast tentacles to the hat in the hopes of them attacking his enemies on their own, a delusion he volunteers if the characters question him. The hat might be worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders
three victories. They see the dragon tear down the House of Thalivar and fly away! To resolve the quest, go to Event 15: “Divine Contention.” The players scored three or more victories. The town’s archers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
villains they face might have a similar origin. The chimera in the dungeon isn’t just a random beast but the product of a divine curse. Mythic Fantasy Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes
Faceless Lord. Juiblex, the Faceless Lord, oozes out of the Abyss and into the Underdark. The characters hear from subterranean folk who need help defeating the demon lord and its minions. School of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
sickly ethereal light. With a horrid slurping sound, writhing tentacles spill forth through the open doorway and lash toward you.
This self-contained dimension is fueled by the power of the Far Realm
beast pacifying spray (incites rage in any beast exposed to the spray) Wisdom (Animal Handling) or Charisma (Persuasion)
Triceratops action figure (has four or more horns) Intelligence (Nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Harmonium. Residents of the Clerks’ Ward claim it’s the safest and most honest ward in Sigil. Conflict usually occurs on paper, and structured forums for debate allow folks to resolve disagreements
Sensation pays well for sensations not contained in its extensive collection. Sensates reward adventurers for delivering sensory stones that contain coveted yet dangerous experiences, such as the thrill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
sending a slice of the pirates’ profits to Fort Beluarian, which would end the alliance with Liara Portyr and probably be self-defeating; the pirates could keep more of their profit, but they’d take
blades don’t attack any creature wearing an eye patch, nor do they animate when an eye patch-wearing creature disturbs the treasure. Treasure. The warehouse’s treasure is contained in numerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters enter before defeating the banshee in area B44, the five skeletons animate and attack. The skeletons don’t pursue characters outside this room. If the characters defeat the banshee, the
all who dare desecrate my resting place.”
This tomb once contained a treasure trove, which the surviving Cynidiceans plundered long ago. As an action, a character can try to pry open the lid of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Tentacles. B67: Belly of the Beast Smooth, wet tissue coats the walls of this cave. Cankerous lumps protrude from the flesh, dribbling caustic fluid into a sickly-hued pool of gastric juices. A rough
impressed by the characters’ foolish resolve, the elder evil might offer to make them minions, lieutenants, or priests—but not before threatening to eat them. Zargon spares those who tremble before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. These towers were once occupied by mages and contained laboratories, libraries, and living quarters. Now they lie in ruins. Map 2.10 gives you an idea of how the interior of each spire is laid out. Y3
team is on offense. Resolve a tie with a Strength (Athletics) contest.
Step 2. To simulate the ball being passed around, every player makes a DC 15 Dexterity (Athletics) check. If the team on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the shape of a winged mechanical beast with the heads of a dragon, a lion, and a goat.
A voice calls out from a dark corner of the room. “We have been here for a long time. Please help us go home
defeating the construct in combat, characters can pull out its charged disks to hinder its attacks. With a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check, any character fighting the mechachimera notes that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Though he is not truly in danger of losing this ability (his resolve is simply shaken), this can provide a roleplaying opportunity for the characters to boost his spirits and strengthen his faith. H5
woman wielding a greatsword marched up to the dragon and hacked at the beast with mighty swings. Before the stunned creature could fly away, she slew it. A startled and overwhelmed populace rushed toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
crystal, roll 1d20 on the Crystal Images table to determine the image contained within it. The three newer crystals are results 1, 2, and 3; if a character examines the newer crystals, use only those
have learned by now. Prisoners’ Location. The prison cells to the south recently contained almost a dozen surface dwellers. The fanatics took them into the Far Realm for some greater plan Ahooshathan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
(450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Fear Aura. Any beast or humanoid that starts its turn within 10 feet of the meenlock must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of
contents of its skull to their master, which absorbs the illithid’s brain and all the knowledge and experience contained therein. In this way the elder brain continually increases its knowledge, uniting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
seek to appease their totem spirits, they slaughter a woodland beast and place its carcass atop the altar, where it slowly rots. Today, the tribes maintain a tenuous truce and take turns protecting
. Surrounding it are several wood-frame buildings that make up the town, and all is contained within a crumbling wall that’s in desperate need of repair. Winter roses along the wall blossom throughout the