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Monster Manual
create sanctuaries apart from the living, whether hidden in cosmopolitan cities or sequestered in ruins where they dwelled in life.
The region containing a vampire’s lair is warped by its presence
, creating the following effects:
Children of the Night. The vampire exerts influence over the animals in its domain. From dusk until dawn, Medium or smaller Beasts have the Charmed condition while
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
another target.Talon beasts are hairless quadrupeds that have vulturelike heads and talons. They can sense the presence of magic and feed on it, absorbing spells and the power of magic items. But
magic isn’t enough to sustain them, so they also hunt other living things. A talon beast thrives in the wilderness, but in its search for magic, it often prowls settlements, ruins, catacombs, or the
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
moving only when necessary. But this caution makes these hulking creatures perfect for traversing treacherous and crumbling ruins, where other beasts of burden would falter. The distinctive sickle
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
whose ancestors underwent, horrific magical transformations, to the extent that they retain only a fraction of their original being. Their humanoid bodies incorporate the features of various beasts. For
can effectively imitate sounds made by beasts and humanoids that they’ve heard. Mongrelfolk aren’t sophisticated enough to use these sounds as a covert form of communication, but they can
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
dragon’s hoard might find invaluable historical information from eras past.A Time Dragon’s Lair
Time dragons often lair in the ruins of ancient civilizations or temples to dead gods and do
(your choice).
Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass.
If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
ruins. You are part of a savage society that clings desperately to the Old Ways — attuned to nature, full of primal rage, and given short shrift by a world consumed with continuing civilization
Personality Trait
1
Unlike people, the beasts of the wild are friends who won’t stab me in the back.
2
Go ahead and insult me — I dare you.
3
I scorn those who can
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
knowledge. Those who stumble upon a time dragon’s hoard might find invaluable historical information from eras past.A Time Dragon’s Lair
Time dragons often lair in the ruins of ancient
area take 10 minutes or 2 hours (your choice).
Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass.
If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
, it can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Cast compulsion (save DC 15) from the dagger. The range of the spell increases to 90 feet, but the spell targets only spiders that are beasts. Once
ancient guardian naga, can help him. As such, his search has been focused on locating the ruins of Orolunga, where the naga is said to dwell. Fate has handed Artus a saurial traveling companion named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
outcropping that survey the plains for leagues around. Rumors claim the ruins of the halls hide an entrance to the tomb of the king of Besilmer himself, Torhild Flametongue, along with his magical axe, Orcsplitter. Others insist the place serves only as a hideout for bandits and beasts.
a magnificent complex with soaring, arched walls, beautiful stained-glass windows, and impeccable craftsmanship. The only things left standing now are a few crumbling ruins upon a prominent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
choose a result from the Hobgoblin Strategies table to inspire how a hobgoblin carries out its conquest. Hobgoblin Strategies 1d6 The Hobgoblin Works To... 1 Build a vessel to carry hobgoblin armies
to new conquests. 2 Capture monsters and train them to fight. 3 Collapse a region into the Underdark so riches can be sifted from the ruins. 4 Construct a giant machine to strip resources. 5 Convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
shifter. Such areas could hold giant beasts never seen in the outside world, or relics from a previous age—artifacts or ruins created by demons or the terrifying daelkyr. The fey have a strong presence in
character with ties to the fey. Druidic magic is a vital tool in the Eldeen Reaches. Residents use animal messengers to carry communications between villages, and beasts perform vital services
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Kryptgarden Forest Kryptgarden Forest hides many old dwarven ruins and the extensive underground city now known as Southkrypt. For centuries, this forest has been the home and hunting ground of the
Kryptgarden but dare not do so now, after several hunting parties disappeared. Small game remains plentiful, but larger beasts are seldom seen. Presumably, such beasts have fallen prey to Old Gnawbone.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Pantara Lodge The seat of power in Valachan, Pantara Lodge is a series of thatch buildings strung together high in the forest canopy, suspended above the overgrown ruins of a castle reclaimed by the
jungle. Chakuna’s home holds only the bare necessities: an armory, an infirmary, and a stable of displacer beasts. Chakuna’s displacer beast hunting partner, Yana, remains by her side here. Those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Copper Dragon Lairs Copper dragons typically inhabit multichamber caves and renovated ruins. The region containing an adult or ancient copper dragon’s lair is changed by its presence, creating the
following effects: Chatty Critters. Tiny Beasts magically gain the ability to speak and understand Draconic while within 6 miles of the lair. Giggle Fits. Whenever a creature other than the dragon and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
-choked ruins rests Faunel’s gate, a tranquil pool at the foot of a stone statue. The pool’s waters replicate the effects of an awaken spell. Beasts that lap from its crystalline waters find their
Faunel Gate Destination: Wilderness of the Beastlands Primary Citizens: Awakened Beasts Ruler: None The Faunel the Outlands once knew is gone, its roar so mighty that the gate-town was absorbed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Blade Desert: ruins, haunted fortresses, and battlefields that have slipped out of alignment with time. Valenar warbands include druids and rangers, and druidic magic bolsters the military arsenal of the
elves. Walls of thorns surround elven fortresses, and beasts fight alongside the elves. Valenar horses are known for being as fearless and stubborn as the elves who ride them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Minotaur of Baphomet Berserker of the Demon Lord of Beasts Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: Armaments Brian Valenzuela Baphomet, Demon Lord of Beasts, claims to have created minotaurs and demands their
Minotaur of Baphomet Lurks In... 1 A multilevel mine or sewer. 2 Multiple mazes connected by magic portals. 3 A poisonous swamp with labyrinthine paths. 4 The ruins of a buried palace or temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the hill, are the ruins of an abandoned village that was destroyed during the siege. Signs of the siege remain: catapult stones lodged in buildings and heat-cracked stone walls blackened with soot. At
one end of the village, near the shattered main gate, stand the ruins of a keep. The village isn’t empty, however. Two dozen minotaur archaeologists (their stat block appears in this chapter) recently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Chapter 10: The Ruins of Berez Long before Ireena Kolyana, there was a peasant from Berez named Marina. The vampire Strahd first met Marina in this small village on the shore of the Luna River
returning. Berez has remained mostly abandoned since. The ruins of Berez are now home to Baba Lysaga (see appendix D), an almost mythic figure tied to Strahd’s ancient past. A hermit, she spends most of her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
, a fascinating collection of stuffed and mounted animals from across Khorvaire and beyond. Despite being underfunded and unappreciated at a university so focused on ancient ruins and relics, the
Valdain Museum features exhibits on magical creatures, from blink dogs and displacer beasts to a great bulette. An enormous dragon skeleton hangs from the ceiling just inside the museum entrance. Sendor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
resurrected the priests once buried alongside him as powerful mummies, replacing their heads with those of beasts holy to his new faith. These Children of Ankhtepot served him as they did in life, and
together the dead conquered the souls of Har’Akir. The ages have marched ever on. Ankhtepot has known treachery and conquest. He has known divinity and rule. But now he knows only boredom and despair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Talon Beast Talon beasts are hairless quadrupeds that have vulturelike heads and talons. They can sense the presence of magic and feed on it, absorbing spells and the power of magic items. But magic
isn’t enough to sustain them, so they also hunt other living things. A talon beast thrives in the wilderness, but in its search for magic, it often prowls settlements, ruins, catacombs, or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
travel at an excruciatingly slow pace, deliberating every step and moving only when necessary. But this caution makes these hulking creatures perfect for traversing treacherous and crumbling ruins
, where other beasts of burden would falter. The distinctive sickle-shaped claws on a relic sloth’s forelimbs are primarily used for climbing, though they can fend off a hungry predator in a pinch. Relic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Vampire Lairs Vampires and vampire umbral lords create sanctuaries apart from the living, whether hidden in cosmopolitan cities or sequestered in ruins where they dwelled in life. The region
smaller Beasts have the Charmed condition while within 1 mile of the lair. Looming Shadows. Shadows within 1 mile of the lair seem to move as if alive. Any creature (excluding the vampire and its allies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
forever shattered when Strahd led a bloody crusade against the enemies of his family that ended here with the slaughter of hundreds. Struck by the scenic beauty of his most recent conquest and eager to
main settlements—the villages of Barovia and Krezk and the town of Vallaki—for fear of falling prey to wolves and other beasts that prowl the woods. Among these people are the Keepers of the Feather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
face a common threat or to complete a conquest. Such unifications can be the beginning of undersea kingdoms with dynasties lasting hundreds of years. Merfolk Settlements. Merfolk build their settlements
in vast undersea caverns, mazes of coral, the ruins of sunken cities, or structures they carve from the rocky seabed. They live in water shallow enough that the passage of time can be marked by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in the Underdark, the drow fought wars of survival and conquest in their new domain. The Rise and Fall of Netheril More than five thousand years ago, a group of human fishing villages on the shores
. Centuries later, they discovered the arcane texts known as the Nether Scrolls in the ruins of Aryvandaar and subsequently abandoned the practices of the Eaerlanni in order to procure even greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Xoriat and Kythri (see chapter 4 for descriptions of both), the planes of madness and chaos. Time moves strangely in places in the deep swamps, which twists mundane beasts and plants into strange shapes
. Daelkyr ruins linger in these areas, remnants of the ancient war against the goblins and orcs that once dominated Khorvaire. Dragonshard Fields The Shadow Marches hold deposits of Eberron dragonshards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
seriously, maintaining her skills and equipment as she remains alert for danger. In her considerable free time, she indulges her passion for studying the past by excavating the ruins of Thornwall Keep
Vogler accept Becklin, as her skill at arms has kept the village safe from bandits and dangerous beasts for years. Personality Trait. “Did you know Vogler was an island before the Cataclysm? Let me
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
represent a location constructed to serve as a staging area by a host that is actively campaigning. The basic layout of a war camp is circular. To prepare the site, slaves, goblins, and any beasts fit for
wooden building in the middle of camp. Here the warlord meets with advisors and makes plans for future conquest. Most of the time, a command center also holds elite bugbear bodyguards that protect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, slew the dryads, and took their place, using their Illusory Appearance ability to impersonate the dryads when necessary. The hags keep a pack of six displacer beasts as hunting animals and pets
by the magic of a Deck of Many Things. A bell tower once stood high on the slope above the Feygrove, but the tower has collapsed. For centuries the massive iron bell has lain in the ruins, covered with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the “Treachery in Kalakeri” section later in this domain description. The wilds of Kalakeri might also fuel terrifying adventures. The land holds all manner of perilous ruins and mysteries, from the
secrets of lost rulers to the practices of forbidden magical sects. Without a steady, reliable presence on the throne, ancient cults, deadly beasts, and opportunistic demagogues are free to unleash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
relics and vases plundered from Chultan ruins, and colorful flying snakes swoop and glide through the spacious hallways. The walls and pillars in Jessamine’s villa are painted with colorful serpents, and
decorative stone fountains and fonts share a similar serpentine motif. The walls of Jobal’s villa are festooned with silk draperies, tapestries, and the mounted heads of beasts. Kwayothé’s villa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
an annual commemoration of the Meletian conquest of Natumbria. This victory cemented Meletis’s control over the entire peninsula. But in Akros, the month is called Iroagonion, for the Iroan Games
stubbornness. Countless tales tell of him or his champions besting terrible beasts, enemy armies, or threats to the world. Still other stories rise beyond accounts of his victories.
Bulwark of Brotherhood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
center of the army, dragging along the equipment of war while surrounded by its users. If slaves have yet to be acquired, goblins and beasts of burden perform this function. Conquest and Occupation
under their dominion, usually enslaved laborers or monsters that are pressed into service as battle beasts. When the need arises, they also work as scouts, sappers during sieges, and skirmishers on