before been decade creatures recently

Imprisonment

Spells Player’s Handbook

similar object. Light can pass through the gemstone (allowing the target to see out and other creatures to see in), but nothing else can pass through by any means. Slumber. The target has the

agree that it has a high likelihood of happening within the next decade. The trigger must be an observable action, such as someone making a particular offering at the temple of your god, saving your

Swanmay

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

along well with dryads and other creatures devoted to protecting the wilderness. Roll or choose a result from the Swanmay’s Charge table as inspiration for what a swanmay protects. Swanmay

’s Charge 1d6 The Swanmay Is Devoted to Protecting … 1 A hidden spring. 2 A lakeshore recently ravaged by a forest fire. 3 The conjunction of three rivers

Geonid

Monsters The Tortle Package

. Geonids can attune to stone in a way that lets them discern what other creatures have been in the area recently. Geonids use this ability to track prey and to determine whether other creatures have

. The geonid touches a stone object or surface and knows what types of creatures have been within 10 feet of that stone in the past 24 hours. The geonid can also determine the number of creatures of

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

family, based in the town of Longsaddle. Cold and dispassionate, she took to magic only a decade ago in her late forties and is skilled in the arcane tradition of necromancy. She has a lifelong struggle

Reghed Glacier. The orb was recently stolen by Nass Lantomir, one of Vellynne’s rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood. Vellynne intends to get it back before resuming her quest to find Ythryn

Bone Knight

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

zombies created by the necromancers were mindless creatures that required guidance. The first bone knights were appointed to provide this control. Devoted paladins of the Blood of Vol were fused into

that name strike fear into the enemies of Karrnath. In the last decade, King Kaius III of Karrnath has done much to ensure a peaceful end to the Last War. Under the terms of the Treaty of Thronehold

Otyugh Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

a grotesque window into the virulent refuse the otyugh recently consumed. Mutates A creature exposed to the strange energy of the Far Realm risks developing mutations. Such a creature undergoes a

with the Far Realm. Some creatures become mutates after prolonged exposure to Far Realm energy or magic drawn from that strange plane. Others deliberately change themselves, seeking to embrace the

Hag of the Fetid Gaze

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

decade ago, during a time when the boundaries between the planes thinned, the hags became aware of the magic spring controlled by Sylvarie—and decided to control and corrupt it for their own purposes

. The covetous hags each knew part of a ritual for crafting magic paintings that could bind mortal creatures with a terrible curse. After agreeing to share their knowledge and work together, they

Mark of Healing Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

beloved in northwestern Khorvaire for her instrumental role in combating an epidemic in that region a decade ago, and Jorasco medics served in every nation’s army during the war. The guild runs

during the Last War, working with House Vadalis to develop biological weapons and new creatures. A Jorasco heir has to decide if they want to investigate these rumors.

Gremorly's Ghost

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Ethereal Sight. Gremorly can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane when he is on the Material Plane, and vice versa. Incorporeal Movement. Gremorly can move through other creatures and objects as if

came to investigate the seemingly abandoned keep, Gremorly murdered them and trapped their ghosts. But fortune recently turned against Gremorly when a behir entered the keep seeking a nest. It slew

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

in reuniting Strahd with his lost love and, in so doing, ending Barovia's curse. The Abbot has recently completed work on a flesh golem bride made from the body parts of dead women. While the Belviews

giving the devil his heart's desire, I bring salvation to him and his land.” Bond. “I love the creatures I create, including my beautiful golems and mongrelfolk.” Flaw. “I can't be corrupted. My

Geryon (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

of Geryon until the end of its next turn. Swift Sting (Costs 2 Actions). Geryon attacks with his stinger. Teleport. Geryon uses his Teleport action.Geryon's Lair Geryon has recently reclaimed his

following effects: Intelligent creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always deposits a traveler somewhere

Geryon Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams the passages of this place, scattering the ice devil;ice devils

banishment spell. Regional Effects. The region containing Geryon's lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Intelligent creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

competent replacement for both.Geryon’s Lair Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams

derive no benefit from the rest. Hellish Doorways. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

replacement for both.Geryon’s Lair Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams the

benefit from the rest. Hellish Doorways. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always deposits a

The Northern Light

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

The Northern Light Inn The inn gets its name from a magic lantern that once hung above the front door. An invisible duergar stole it recently, depriving the establishment of some of its charm. The

that they’ve been running the inn together for more than a decade. Trovus, the dragonborn town speaker of Caer-Konig, partakes of a drink as he guards the Northern Light

Daask

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Boromar Clan. Formed by monstrous immigrants from Droaam, Daask has been building its power for a decade and has recently begun an aggressive campaign of expansion. Humans, shifters, goblins, and

Daask … is led by monsters from Droaam. … is based in the Cogs but has been recently expanding into the lower wards. … specializes in violent crime and extortion. … is aggressively targeting the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Kobolds are a lot less cute when they learn how to cast fireballs. — Volo Kobolds are often dismissed as cowardly, foolish, and weak, but these little reptilian creatures actually have a

a perfect world, the creatures would be left alone to dig their tunnels and raise the next generation of kobolds, all the while seeking the magic that will free their imprisoned god (see the &ldquo

Daask

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Daask Founded by monstrous immigrants from Droaam, the criminal organization known as Daask has been building its power for a decade and has recently begun an aggressive campaign of expansion. Daask

The Boromar Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

a decade of slow growth, the Droaamish mob known as Daask has recently started targeting Boromar holdings. The halfling clan hasn’t faced such a serious threat before, and it’s scrambling to figure out how to deal with Daask’s guerrilla tactics.

thus feels justified, since it’s not the citizens of Sharn that are victimized. Boromar’s longstanding status at the head of Sharn’s criminal enterprises has recently come under challenge. After nearly

The Snout of Omgar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

flattering light. In time, she persuaded them to raise a palace in her deity’s honor. The cleric chose a mountainside overlooking the sea, and there the tortles spent a decade building Dangwaru, the

, and the palace fell into ruin. Descendants of the tortles who built the Typhoon Palace soon discovered evil creatures lurking within. Older tortles wisely shun the ruined palace, but younger tortles

House Jorasco

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

healers. The leader of the guild, Baron Ulara d’Jorasco, is much beloved in northwestern Khorvaire for her instrumental role in combating an epidemic in that region a decade ago, and Jorasco medics

in disturbing experiments during the Last War, working with House Vadalis to develop biological weapons and new creatures. A Jorasco heir has to decide if they want to investigate these rumors.

Warehouse Secrets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

from Dory’s warehouse in return. If that deal is struck, the burglar tells them that some sort of golem made up of parts of sea creatures was recently delivered to the warehouse. Grotten has no idea where it came from, but is sure that the golem is at the warehouse or in Dory’s residence still.

, and discusses nothing without receiving a “consulting fee” of 100 gp up front. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check can get her down to 50 gp, but no lower. Recently, Grotten

Dragon Armies Regroup

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

Armies. One week. One week since these creatures swept down on us in numbers too vast to count. It feels like a decade. Everything is upside down. They’re everywhere. We’ve avoided the bulk

Features of Meletis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

glowing letters hovering in the air. At night, the Pyrgnos shines like a lighthouse where the sea wall meets the shore, gleaming on the waters of the Siren Sea. A decade ago, the Pyrgnos was partly

arduous training at the Dekatia, apprenticed to master priests, thaumaturges, philosophers, and military heroes. Those who manage to complete this decade of training are renowned as the wisest of the

Wild Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Wild Magic The Forgotten Realms has a long history of magical disasters and uncontrolled surges of power that alter creatures or the land itself. Whether caused by a Netherese wizard trying to become

sorcerers. This legacy often lies dormant for generations, then suddenly manifests under the right (or wrong) circumstances. These wild mages are more common recently in lands directly affected by the Spellplague, including Halruaa, Mulhorand, and pockets of Cormyr and the Sword Coast.

The Spaceship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

ship’s cargo holds. Some creatures died immediately, others lived for many years, and a few prospered and propagated. Aphelion went dormant shortly before the crash but recently reawakened.

Kobold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Kobold Strength in Numbers. Kobolds are egg-laying creatures. They mature quickly and can live to be “great wyrms” more than a century old. However, many kobolds perish before they reach the end of

their first decade. Physically weak, they are easy prey for predators. This vulnerability forces them to band together. Their superior numbers can win battles against powerful adversaries, but often

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

coins and recast them into a bell, which they painted and hung in the shrine’s belfry (replacing the old iron bell). The gold bell hangs there to this day. Over the years, many other creatures have

occupied the shrine. Most recently, a gang of wererats laired here until they were driven out by orcs displaced by Cryovain the white dragon. Recently, ogres wandered by the shrine, saw the orcs, and decided to join them.

Childhood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. Mortal elves cannot know if it is the soul of someone recently dead or someone who died millennia ago. They cannot even be certain it is an elf of the same world. The only assurance they have is that it

Arvandor into the world, bringing them down from the heavens to begin their mortal lives anew. A decade in which many elves are born across the world is thought to be a harbinger of danger that great

Other Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

counterattack. A character who pokes around the tower and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notes signs that other humanoid creatures were recently present in Araj, including discarded clothing

Other Inhabitants No other living creatures dwell in Araj, but the tower features a number of magical inhabitants the adventurers might interact with. Each level of the tower has a permanent unseen

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

terrifying creatures connected to an inscrutable Far Realm entity known as the Drought Elder. Horrified by their mistake, the Green Doctors scrambled to push back the eldritch creatures with a hastily

manifested only as dreams or the rare otherworldly predator, but recently more beings from the Far Realm have begun to slip into Atagua. Only the return of the spirit Chimagua might save the land, but all

Geonid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

lets them discern what other creatures have been in the area recently. Geonids use this ability to track prey and to determine whether other creatures have trespassed in their territory. The

its tremorsense to detect other creatures nearby. Dark Lairs. Geonids live in natural tunnels and caves. They feed primarily on lizards, rats, slugs, and other vermin, as well as on cave lichen and

Gibbet Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

through the area, as cave-ins and flooding have made it inconvenient as a thoroughfare. A group of thieves who recently obtained an obelisk fragment came to plunder an abandoned vault in Gibbet Crossing

. The obelisk’s magic activated a nearby forgotten magic item, trapping the thieves. They died with their treasures. Recently, the mind flayer fanatics sent one of their most powerful agents, a mind

House of Thalivar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

House of Thalivar This wizard’s tower has been recently rebuilt as a garrison for the Neverwinter soldiery. Gallio Elibro is a brooding middle-aged male Rashemi human with the mage statistics (except

ruin, which he decrypted. He has now rebuilt the tower’s planar beacon and is using it to study the creatures of the Ethereal Plane. Gallio does not talk much about his work with adventurers but is willing to cast spells in exchange for gold. The mage casts the legend lore spell for 400 gp.

House of Thalivar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

House of Thalivar This wizard’s tower has been recently rebuilt as a garrison for the Neverwinter soldiery. Gallio Elibro is a brooding middle-aged male Rashemi with the mage statistics (except that

, which he decrypted. He has now rebuilt the tower’s planar beacon and is using it to study the creatures of the Ethereal Plane. Gallio does not talk much about his work with adventurers but is willing to cast spells in exchange for gold. The mage casts the legend lore spell for 400 gp.

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