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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a great battle — either where one is in progress, where one is imminent, or where one once took place
creatures for eventual impalement. Although these specters are individually weak, a cadaver collector can call up an almost endless supply of them, if given time.
Constructed Nature. A cadaver collector
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
their enormous size, supernatural strength, wicked cunning, and ability to speak.
Deep in the bowels of towns and cities, sewer kings reign over underground vermin, dreaming of the day when rats will
overthrow surface dwellers. Rancid saliva drips from a sewer king’s maw, and swarms of vermin skitter at the monstrous rat’s beck and call.
“‘The human world will fall,&rsquo
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home.
Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a
can summon the spirits of these cadavers to battle against its enemies. Although these specters are individually weak, a cadaver collector can call up an almost endless supply of them, if given enough
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Dreaming Dark in the War The chaos that reigned during the Last War enabled the agents of the Dreaming Dark to move and act with absolute freedom throughout Khorvaire. Any direct conflict among
Eberron’s humanoid populations is a boon to this group, which wants to destabilize all of them. Many of the intense battles near the end of the war might have been avoided, if not for Dreaming Dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Dreamer’s Reach Magic A creature who falls asleep or uses a feature such as an elf’s Trance trait at Dreamer’s Reach can call upon the magic of the place while sleeping, activating one of the
following properties: Dreamer’s Call. The creature casts the dream spell as it sleeps, requiring no additional casting time, action, or spell components. The caster must be the spell’s messenger. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of these villains and their minions will respond in kind if they are attacked or threatened. Examples of Boromar Clan villains appear on the Boromar Clan Villains table. Boromar Villains d6 Villain
1 A halfling dreamlily dealer (an excoriate of House Ghallanda) smooth-talks new customers into sampling her wares. If pressed, she can call in favors from a number of dangerous clients. 2 A judge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Dreamer’s Reach Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to Dreamer’s Reach or to give them missions to pursue there. Dreaming Key A cloud giant has taken control of Dreamer’s
the Giant Construct Encounters table (see chapter 3) at the forge. Wakeup Call A missing patrol’s trail leads to Dreamer’s Reach. The primordial’s dreams charmed the patrol to join a group of stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
for being asleep!” it says. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen travelers like you in these parts.”
The tree is a treant. The satyrs call it call Feynor. Feynor embraces the satyrs and welcomes
’ behavior (“I’m sure they’re grateful to you, but they’re so happy to be home they forgot their manners”) and then asks why the characters are traveling through the forest. If they respond truthfully, Feynor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
, sewer kings reign over underground vermin, dreaming of the day when rats will overthrow surface dwellers. Rancid saliva drips from a sewer king’s maw, and swarms of vermin skitter at the monstrous
rat’s beck and call. LORD SKITTER OF EDGEWALL
Lord Skitter is a sewer king who lives deep in the ancient dwarven ruins beneath the town of Edgewall, situated in the lands between the realm and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
wants something from it, typically a means of improving one’s status or gaining leverage against enemies. A demon that answers the call wants something in return: an opportunity to spread carnage, to
. Perhaps the drow intended to trap the demon into servitude but took inadequate precautions, or the demon was wilier than usual, or the call was answered by a being more powerful than the summoner
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
social situations, much as Charisma would, when a character’s understanding of a code of conduct is the most defining factor in the way a social interaction will play out. You might also call for an
you want to determine whether a character might inadvertently do something dishonorable. You might call for an Honor saving throw in the following situations: Avoiding an accidental breach of honor or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
The guards are Bartho and Gala. The characters must respond to the guards and say whether they mean well or
ill. After confirming the characters are well-meaning adventurers, Bartho and Gala call for the drawbridge to be lowered, then welcome the party to the keep.
Jane Katsubo Bartho
Human Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the characters are identified as a threat, the only way to calm the lizardfolk’s aggression is to call for a truce and parley with the queen. See “Parley and Surrender” below. If the entire lair were
to mount a mass attack against the party, the characters would be quickly overwhelmed. Your job here is to find a balance and respond to the party’s actions accordingly. If the characters try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a great battle
these cadavers to battle against its enemies. Although these specters are individually weak, a cadaver collector can call up an almost endless supply of them, if given enough time. Cadaver Collector
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
might wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Sweeping the Dead. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are
, a cadaver collector can call up an almost endless supply of them, if given time. Constructed Nature. A cadaver collector doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Cadaver collectors cannot summon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
business they have at the house on the far side of the village. However the characters respond, Sarusanda says she is also going to the building. “The locals call it Death House,” she says. “Perhaps we
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
fortune, around his neck. It’s Omin Dran! With no introduction, the CEO of Acquisitions Incorporated speaks.
“Thank you for answering my call so quickly. When the earthquake struck the city two days ago
that you can handle the task.”
Before you have any chance to respond, Omin drops a hefty bag of coins onto the table. “The pay is 500 gold dragons for the group, with a 20 percent commission going
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ghost hair silk, small golden bell, scroll covered in prayers When the inhabitants of I’Cath fall asleep, they enter an alternate version of the city they call home—a city dreamed into being by the
by the city’s ruler, Tsien Chiang. Within this shared dream they labor ceaselessly, ever striving to create the impossible, perfect city of a perfectionist mastermind. Within the dreaming domain of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Broken Silence For hundreds of years, the world of Krynn has been bereft of those who call upon the favor of the gods. Legends say deities turned away from the world after the Cataclysm, and the
prayers of the few who remember them have been met with silence ever since. But that silence is now being broken. A chosen few hear the call of the gods and awaken to their power. This prelude suits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
respond to the summons and commands of the spurs’ wearer. Magic Item: Infernal Tack Wondrous Item, Legendary (Requires Attunement by a Creature of Evil Alignment) A rider binds a nightmare to its
spurs until the wearer dies or the tack is removed. You can use an action to call a nightmare equipped with infernal tack by clashing the spurs together or scraping them through blood. The nightmare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
thing that could happen right now. Describe feelings of being watched. Hint that the characters are being hunted. Let characters respond to these stray thoughts. Sometimes these impressions should
of the following to conclude on a cliffhanger: hint at a new threat, impose a complication on existing plans, increase the stakes, introduce a new mystery, have a foe appear, have the world change, or otherwise shock the characters, then call for a break before players can react.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
insist on engaging the demon lord here and now. Dozens of spore servants and myconids respond to Zuggtmoy’s telepathic call if their mistress is in danger, attacking the characters heedless of their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
sidebar) and must respond to summons and commands from the wearer of the spurs. Narzugon
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
Armor Class 20 (plate armor, shield)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45
serve whoever wears the spurs until the wearer dies or the tack is removed.
You can use an action to call a nightmare equipped with infernal tack by clashing the spurs together or scraping them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the affected players—before introducing this content. Without any explanation or debate, if a single person gives a thumbs down or doesn’t respond, this action shouldn’t be performed. Players may
the options privately, and ask them to choose one. If issues remain, call for a break, and privately ask what you can do to make the game more engaging.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, the guards respond, “Speaker Crannoc Siever has no need for your heathen rituals!” C2. Snowy Courtyard Footprints in the snow lead to various doors along this courtyard’s perimeter, including a tall
Kadroth’s beck and call. It’s a mostly thankless role that comes with a mountain of verbal abuse. The only time Thoob feels rewarded is when Kadroth orders him to relay instructions to another cultist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
were young. They now have children of their own, and all call me auntie. During my time with Gyrt and her kin, the people of the Elk explained much to me about the workings of their tribe — their
call themselves “children of Uthgar.” Though the Uthgardt each belong to a given tribe, these are markers of identity, rather than coherent populations. In my experience, it is rare outside of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
not dozing off and dreaming of chasing butterflies, halflings spend time on simple creative activities, such as whittling a pipe from a branch, braiding yarn into a thick rope, or composing a jaunty
call home. Often, they join other halflings who have set up shop and support whatever enterprises their newfound friends have created, making a living as storytellers, bakers, chefs, or shopkeepers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
flees toward area A4, yelping a call to arms.
Ability Checks. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses a d20 roll to determine success or failure. This is called a D20 Test. An
actively roleplaying it—giving it a voice like an actor in a role.
Ask the Players, “What Do You Do?” If the players aren’t sure what to do, suggest ways they could respond to the kobold, like trying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Constitution saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Parleying with the Kagu-Svirfneblin. If the characters respond peacefully, one of the
svirfneblin approaches cautiously. She introduces herself as Ecklash the Burrow Warden, the faction’s leader. Ecklash has a large burn across her cheek from a close call with the red dragon Grisdelfawr
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
lift from the cargo hold above (area S33a) is connected to this room. Aphelion or a character who has a violet key card can call the lift down to this area or return the lift to the level above. S49
Spaceship Trinkets table to determine the trinket. Lift. The lift from the cargo hold above (area S33b) is connected to this room. Aphelion or a character who has a violet key card can call the lift down to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and experiences of dreamers. The dark core at the heart of the plane is shaped by the nightmare force known as the Dreaming Dark. The primary inhabitants of Dal Quor are the quori, enigmatic master
Dal Quor from the Material Plane is through the psychic projection of dreaming, and the quori are forced to possess mortal hosts to work their will on Eberron. Dolurrh, the Realm of the Dead When a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
call the creature forth and hopes to train it to be a loyal servant before it matures. Treasure. Belak has already appealed to the snake’s greed with a small gift. In its nest, the adventurers find
or disturbance in the main area draws all the monsters, although those in the northwest chamber respond most slowly. Investigating. The containers on the small tables in the main area hold mashed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
fit. The Lady Dreaming This fair lady caused much chaos when she was active. The statue has the appearance of a female elf, whose hair and clothing appeared to flow naturally as it walked through the
, and thus locals call it the Hawk Man. I can reveal that in fact it bears much resemblance to an aarakocra, one of the bird-people said to live in the Star Mounts in the High Forest. The statue’s wings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
World’s destruction.” To some dragons, this closing couplet of “Elegy for the First World” is not merely an exhortation to dominate the Material Plane, but a call to recreate the original world of the
develops a basic awareness of multiple echoes and begins to communicate directly with them in a process akin to lucid dreaming by the time they undergo initiation. Any dragons with well-developed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
that the enemy has breached the town square and the defenders are in dire need of aid. As you prepare to respond, you hear war drums beating from just outside town. Suddenly a bolt of lightning blasts a
each round, ask each player to roll a d20, and then roll a d20 for the dragon. Whoever gets the lowest result is targeted by the effect of a call lightning spell. The dragon attacks any enemy forces