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Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Enigmatic Mind. The archaic’s mind can’t be read, creatures can communicate telepathically with the archaic only if it allows, and magic can’t determine whether the archaic is lying
that brought the Founder Dragons into being. In that outrush of creative force, the oracle’s soul can be caught in the tide and clad in the very substance of the world, becoming an archaic
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its
disguise, its visage becoming a symbol of its crimes.
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Penitent. The killer can’t help itself from committing crimes and seeks help to thwart its own continuing violence.
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Ritualist
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later.
Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse
darkvision out to a range of 120 feet.
The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common, and can communicate with its wielder telepathically. Its voice is a rough, ruined echo. While you are attuned
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, their features almost devoid of detail. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way others might change clothes. A casual shape—one created
can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
failed save the creature begins to turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the
mythic trait by describing her skin cracking and turning pale as she suffers wounds. Read or paraphrase the following text when Hythonia finally uses her Shed Skin trait:
The medusa’s skin
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
cannibalizing their victims, and then performed a sorcerous ritual while writhing in pools filled with living snakes that enabled them to mix their flesh with that of serpents, becoming like the gods in
others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats.
As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Approaching the Caer When the characters first approach the castle, read: A sturdy, stone castle devoid of warmth and ostentation squats atop the cliffs overlooking the town and the frozen harbor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
animate and attack them. If this happens, read: The giant roots beneath the hut come to life and pull themselves up out of the mire. The hut and the roots lurch and groan, becoming a lumbering mass that
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon wyrmling;topaz dragon wyrmlings' scales are dull yellow-orange and have a cloudy or filmy look. As they age, their scales harden and clarify, becoming translucent and faceted, and ranging from
-foot drop and on the left by a cliff wall just as steep and devoid of hand- or footholds. The dragon has festooned this path with tripwire alarms and minor booby traps.
Islands. Three small islands
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon wyrmlings' scales are dull yellow-orange and have a cloudy or filmy look. As they age, their scales harden and clarify, becoming translucent and faceted, and ranging from bright yellow to rich
a cliff wall just as steep and devoid of hand- or footholds. The dragon has festooned this path with tripwire alarms and minor booby traps.
Islands. Three small islands jut from the water below the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
university community. Food vendors set up carts there every morning and sell a wide variety of dishes throughout the day. In the evening, the Commons grows quieter, becoming a favorite spot for those who want
to read, meditate, or have a private conversation. The Bridge A long arcing, covered bridge connects Breland Spire to a level near the top of Dalannan Tower. One side of the bridge features shops
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Draakhorn is being used by the cult to summon chromatic dragons to their cause. As the characters are arriving in Waterdeep, read or paraphrase the following. A sudden shift in the wind brings with it a
, becoming nervous, fearful, and impatient. During the first session of the council (or earlier if the characters make efforts to investigate the strange phenomenon), the adventurers are approached by Dala
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Draakhorn is being used by the cult to summon chromatic dragons to their cause. As the characters are arriving in Waterdeep, read or paraphrase the following. A sudden shift in the wind brings with it a
, becoming nervous, fearful, and impatient. During the first session of the council (or earlier if the characters make efforts to investigate the strange phenomenon), the adventurers are approached by Dala
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
natural life and the undead. The end of the book records several failed attempts by Xanthoria to extend her life through a process similar to becoming a lich. There are various drawings of dissected
“Lady of Lichen” appear several times each. Furthermore, the number 222 appears frequently throughout the latter half of the book devoid of explanation. Characters can locate the forest containing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
adventurers called the Swords of Leilon. When the House of Thalivar released its monsters, the Swords fought to cover the escape of the townsfolk. They died, becoming ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins
quest “A Normal Day in Leilon”), show the Leilon map to the players and use the following read-aloud text: Leilon is a ruined town encircled by an earthen rampart. To the southwest, new settlers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
orderly, ritualistic lives. They develop customs and routines, becoming more set in their ways as they age. Most are lawful good. A few can be selfish and greedy, tending more toward evil, but it’s
. Survival Instinct. You gain proficiency in the Survival skill. Tortles have finely honed survival instincts. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Aquan and Common.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
first time the characters visit the Traders’ Grotto without an escort, a clanging bell sounds near the main entrance. When this happens, read the following boxed text to the players. The deep gnomes
, svirfneblin inform the characters that incursions by oozes are becoming more frequent. In every case, it seems as though the oozes are trying to make their way toward the abandoned northwest section of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
can direct the characters to the nearby wildernesses where these groups dwell. Heart Delta Heart Delta lies a few miles away from Camp Greenbriar. When the characters visit there, read or paraphrase
spireward from Camp Greenbriar. Read or paraphrase the following description as the characters approach: An arid land of stark rock formations and rugged cliffs stretches ahead. Amid the dust, brush, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
a creation of magical force. Once used, this property of the weapon can’t be used until dawn seven days later. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you
, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common, and can communicate with its wielder telepathically. Its voice is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Wedding Rehearsal After the confrontation with Yestabrod, the characters can hear sound and movement from the cavern to the northeast. Read the following boxed text if the characters investigate
Zuggtmoy!
Joined together, heart to heart,
Becoming one ’til death do part!
Hail! Hail! Hail!
The entourage is composed of twelve bridesmaids of Zuggtmoy and six chamberlains of Zuggtmoy(see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
skiff that drifted far out into the Sea of Fallen Stars. Both Fhenimore and Whymsee preferred death to becoming the immortal undead servitors of their wicked masters.
In their last weary moments, an
, conical shell. When startled, she can tuck in her head and pull her tentacles up into the shell protectively, like a strange hermit crab. When the characters peer into these chambers, read or paraphrase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
all-consuming core.
Death of a Star When Xaryxis is destroyed, read: The star flares, becoming a thousand times brighter. Moments later, it is gone.
The exploding star destroys everything within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
conclude that the dead men are members of the Zhentarim and the Xanathar Guild, since violent encounters between the two factions are becoming ever more frequent. While his constables search the
long as Renaer is with them, but he gives them a folded sheet of parchment with the Code Legal written on it and encourages them to read it. (Give the players a copy of the Code Legal handout in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Tumblestrum is necessary, since she won’t harm or hinder the characters and can’t be seriously harmed by them. Her thoughts are likewise hidden, since no magic can read them. Tumblestrum is meant to be an
the characters as agents of change who can undo some of the damage caused by the coven, and she suspects that if they do so, the characters will be on their way to becoming heroes worthy of epic ballads.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Princes and Scorpions As Uzoma leads the characters through the crowd, they notice movement in the shadows across the street. Read the following description: Shouts ring out at the crowd’s edge as
hurt those I love to accomplish my goals.” Bond. “I’ve devoted my entire life to becoming Empress Inaya’s heir.” Flaw. “I’ll stop at nothing to attain the throne.” Simbon, Prince of Anisa Prince Simbon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Mutiny The Last Breath After negotiations with Gargenhale conclude, but before he can return to his ship, read: The Last Breath turns tail and flees, leaving its captain behind. Gargenhale’s dark
their characters, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to them: As Gargenhale bellows a curse at the dwindling stern of his ship, Flinch approaches the vampirate captain with glazed eyes and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
on one’s familiarity with its intricate network of caverns, passages, and currents. Experienced navigators know how to find and read ancient duergar runes carved along the Darklake’s tunnels, though
navigate the Darklake (including the adventurers) must employ maps or guides. If the characters manage to acquire a map, they can make Wisdom (Survival) checks normally to avoid becoming lost.
Foraging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Getting the Quest To begin this quest, read the following boxed text to the players: Just another gruesome day in Ten-Towns: howling wind, bitter cold, foul tempers, and snowdrifts big enough to bury
their way out of becoming sacrifices to Auril, it’s likely the Frostmaiden will use him to kill again. Hlin is too old and frail to apprehend Sephek herself, but she has more gold than she needs, so she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
temple, read or paraphrase the following: The teleportation circle is surrounded by a courtyard garden and several buildings. The day is warm, with a mild breeze. Yellow-robed sages and priests, some
the temple, read: Several priests are present in the temple, all with a third eye tattooed on their foreheads, and all wearing simple yellow robes belted at the waist with a sash. Many carry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
feeling of jolting awake from a dream, then emerge into the Drought Elder standing up. Read the following description: The air is dense and humid. Slick, chitinous walls rise around you, forming a space
the Hammock of Worlds. D2: Dead End This short tunnel ends in a wall of pallid meat, devoid of the thick chitin covering the other walls.
If a creature approaches what appears to be the tunnel’s
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
(your choice).
The cure wounds spell restores no hit points for you.
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You have an innate sense of direction. You automatically succeed on ability checks made to avoid becoming lost.
Whenever
which magic items you carry.
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As an action while you are in dim light or darkness, you can become invisible, as if targeted by the invisibility spell. In addition to becoming visible if you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Pidlwick II After her husband died in battle, Duchess Dorfniya Dilisnya set her sights on becoming Count Strahd von Zarovich’s bride, but she failed to win his love. Her visits to the castle were
Immunities poison
Condition Immunities paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages understands Common but doesn’t speak and can’t read or write
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
brought the Founder Dragons into being. In that outrush of creative force, the oracle’s soul can be caught in the tide and clad in the very substance of the world, becoming an archaic. Because their
mind can’t be read, creatures can communicate telepathically with the archaic only if it allows, and magic can’t determine whether the archaic is lying.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the archaic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Zybilna Comes Alive If Zybilna is freed from temporal stasis, read: Once more able to move, Zybilna lurches forward a step, then quickly regains her balance.
“Damn. Too late!” she says with a snarl
can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success and thereby becoming immune to Iggwilv’s Dark Speech for 24 hours.
Fey Beguilement (Costs 3 Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
characters are exploring Sylvania, read or paraphrase the following text: A booming, furious voice followed by a peel of thunder cuts through the din of laughter and celebration. Nearby celebrants turn from
and future god. How do the characters think she can be a loving sister while proving she’s just as amazing as Alethira? Divine Insecurity. Kopoha dreads becoming a god. She doesn’t even know herself