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Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Multiattack. The carrion stalker makes three Tentacle attacks. If it is attached to a creature, it can replace one Tentacle attack with Larval Burst, if available.
Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +5
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the carrion stalker attaches to the target and pulls itself into the target’s space. While attached, the carrion stalker moves with the target and has
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
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Master of Undeath. When Orcus casts animate dead or create undead, he chooses the level at which the spell is cast, and the creatures created by the spells remain under his control indefinitely
stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region, even when there is no carrion to be found.
If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
as they grow stronger, they gain more influence.
Some thirty overlords are bound in Khyber. Two are described here: Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, both of whom remain imprisoned and can't take physical
fosters hatred unwittingly serves Rak Tulkhesh, and countless soldiers in the Five Nations are devoted to the Rage of War. Many of the Carrion Tribes of the Demon Wastes likewise serve Rak Tulkhesh
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
help by paying for improved roofs and lamps in your neighborhood, causing the entire community to celebrate your deed.
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Fueled by alcohol, you faced down a carrion crawler that slunk out of the
remain very important to them.
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Personality Trait
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I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2
If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Carrion Crawler Carrion crawlers are large subterranean predators and scavengers that scour putrid flesh from carcasses and gobble the slimy bones that remain. They aggressively attack any creature
that trespasses on their territory or disturbs their feasting. Carrion Crawler
Large monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 51 (6d10 + 18)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
it.
If a creature is reduced to 0 hit points by the infestation, it dies. The larvae remain in the corpse, and one survives to become a fully grown carrion stalker in 1d4 weeks. Any effect that cures diseases or removes the poisoned condition that targets the corpse instantly kills the larvae.
Carrion Stalker A carrion stalker begins life as a pale larva that infests a corpse. Over the course of weeks, this grub burrows, feeds, and grows, ultimately developing into a chitinous mass of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Carrion Crawler Carrion crawlers scour putrid flesh from carcasses and gobble the slimy bones that remain. They aggressively attack any creature that trespasses on their territory or disturbs their
feasting. Carrion Eaters. A carrion crawler follows the scent of death to its food, but it prefers not to compete with other scavengers. These foul creatures thus hunker down in territories where death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Between the towering fungi lie a few toppled zurkhwoods, as well as several stumps.
Monsters. Near the edge of the forest, feeding on a duergar carcass, is a lone carrion crawler. The deeper forest is
damage-dealing spells. The four that remain are indistinguishable from normal zurkhwoods while they remain motionless. The awakened zurkhwoods try to kill or drive off creatures that cause harm to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
encounter 11–12 1 carrion crawler 13 Demon pack 14 1 flumph 15 1 gray ooze 16 1d4 moldy quaggoth spore servants 17 1d4 two-headed grimlocks 18 1 swarm of insects (centipedes) 19 1 xorn 20 Yellow mold
Carrion Crawler There’s a 50 percent chance that the carrion crawler is feasting on the putrid flesh of a dead grimlock and ignores the party unless disturbed. Otherwise, it is scouring tunnels for food
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
this event are marked by colorful citywide parades that display San Citlán’s diverse culture. Olvidados In rare circumstances, the deceased remain in San Citlán as Undead following the Night of the
splendid and anticipated is the Night of the Remembered, a celebration that evolved from ancient funerary rites and draws on the magic of the city. During this night, people can be visited by deceased
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
described in the Monster Manual, has a year to achieve its revenge before its body crumbles to dust and its soul enters the afterlife. In Barovia, however, a revenant can remain in its body indefinitely, and
Vallaki (ch. 5, area N1) 12 Argynvostholt cemetery (area Q15) 13 Grave in the village of Krezk (ch. 8, area S3) 14 Grave in the Berez cemetery (ch. 10, area U4) 15–16 Grave in the Svalich Woods (ch. 2, “Random Encounters”) 17–20 Corpse of one deceased player character or NPC, wherever it happens to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
mount the carrion crawler without being attacked by succeeding on a DC 13 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. While in the saddle and harness, a rider can remain mounted on the carrion crawler as it crawls
if the characters are resting 3 Carrion crawler 4–5 Escaped slaves 6–7 Fungi 8–9 Giant fire beetles 10–11 Giant “rocktopus” 12 Mad creature 13 Ochre jelly 14–15 Raiders 16 Scouts 17 Society of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
laid miles of track traversed by mine carts propelled by enchantments woven into their wheels. Even after thousands of years, the tracks remain largely intact and the magic of the carts has not faded
carts from one track to another.
Ghosts. The shades of long-deceased inhabitants of the city, from the time of the Delzoun of old, haunt many of the tunnels and hallways of Gauntlgrym. These spectral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of Skullport and lost. Skullport’s mind flayer ambassador (see area 21g) brought Nerozar’s animated corpse with it to Stromkuhldur, but Azrok wouldn’t allow the beholder zombie to remain in the
otyugh is a friend to the goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears of Azrok’s Hold (area 21), who supply it with plenty of carrion. It won’t ordinarily attack goblinoids or anyone escorted by them. It will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
using their spears, the tips of which are coated with carrion crawler mucus. Characters paralyzed by the bullywugs’ spears or swallowed by the giant frogs are brought to area 19d and held there until
portions that remain suggest serpentine images that were probably quite fearsome.
Statues. Four statues of winged serpents stand to the north, two in the water and two above the waterline. (Torbit, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Etched inside the ring is the name “Burton Boot.” The ring belonged to the father of Yander Boot, the deceased constable of the Watch, and was bitten off by the rat after Boot was killed (see area 5
Sergeant Teeshe and Constable Boot. Doing so requires one character to succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check. On a successful check, the characters remain safely on the trail. On a failed check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the warforged warrior stat block in appendix A) remain in Ialos to guard the mill or patrol its surroundings. When no expedition is underway, thirteen pilgrims (including their leader, Mercy, who also
empty space. Warforged pilgrims use the mill to plan expeditions. Ossuary. Bodies of deceased warforged line this cleared-out basement. Each body is carefully secured to the wall in a dignified pose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
that conceal a dozen giant spiders loyal to the drow. The warehouse’s denizens attack the party unless the characters are accompanied by a drow. The merchants have been instructed to remain in the
Dungeon Master’s Guide), and 2d6 vials of carrion crawler mucus (see “Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Characters also find 1d10 × 10 pounds of food and 1d10 × 5 gallons of water stored in each building.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
manacles once held a pair of carrion crawlers and a bulette, all of which the gnome ceremorphs released after the crash. The characters met the carrion crawlers on the way to the ship; they meet the
system to remain operational for an additional 24 hours. N6. Propulsion Room This room contains a five-foot-diameter sphere of shiny black metal with small, transparent, hexagonal windows. Sharp metal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
together by cutting-edge magical scholarship, the enclave’s residents are hungry for secrets, reagents, and subjects. 3 Secret Monastery. Ageless secrets remain the focus of contemplation and rigorous
, believed-to-be-deceased librarian gives you assignments from the circulation desk they never leave. 4 Infatuated Tourist. A flirtatious visiting scholar perceives your every report and donated discovery as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Nikolai Wachter, Fiona’s late husband (of whom his sons are the spitting image). The other portraits depict Lady Wachter, her sons, her daughter, and various deceased family members. The parlor shares
, quite deceased, and under the effect of the gentle repose spell. Nothing of value is on him. The closet contains shelves of fancy footwear and many fine garments, including a black ceremonial robe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
surface peoples hunt for truffles
2 1 stone giant rockspeaker* conferring with 2 galeb duhrs (attitude for all: 1d8 + 4)
3 1 stone giant (attitude: 1d12) playing fetch with 1 carrion
storm giant themes. Storm giants usually remain solitary, but they can get tangled in events that relate to prophecies and omens. These encounters might happen anywhere, at any time, and can be a sign on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
as they grow stronger, they gain more influence. Some thirty overlords are bound in Khyber. Two are described here: Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, both of whom remain imprisoned and can’t take physical
fosters hatred unwittingly serves Rak Tulkhesh, and countless soldiers in the Five Nations are devoted to the Rage of War. Many of the Carrion Tribes of the Demon Wastes likewise serve Rak Tulkhesh and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, or the severed heads of enemy leaders — a particularly holy gift. Hobgoblins operating on their own will remain in their forts, content to deal with internal politics of rank and matters of defense
treatment and protect loved ones held captive. A carrion crawler ridden by several goblins in a row and directed by a lead goblin using a long pole to suspend a lantern just out of reach of its tentacles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
1 round after the door is opened. Development. The ghost and the corpse are all that remain of a deceased member of the Order of the Stout Half-Pint, Patsy McRoyne. An examination of the body reveals
necromantic lens to a will-o’-wisp and three shadows. The shadows resemble halflings and gnomes, former members of the Order of the Stout Half-Pint. These undead remain hidden until the second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
basin is near the slab. Wall carvings show dwarves reverently tending to the dead.
Specially trained attendants prepared deceased Talhund in these connected rooms: East Room. Attendants here washed the
the carving of a dwarf attendant placing her hand in the chest of a deceased priest. Pressing the attendant’s hand causes the door to swing open into area P4. Treasure. The armor pieces in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
that unlocks this door. T3: Gem Room This room contains open crates of gems sorted by color and type. Most are neatly faceted, though a few remain uncut.
Guards. This room is part of the guard rotation
government official. Disputed Will. A parchment bears the original will of a recently deceased local noble. As the noble’s family members are currently fighting over the estate, this will would be of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
beings. While their power has diminished, they remain a formidable trio and play a malevolent role in influencing events on Faerûn. Bane and His Followers Bane is a god of tyranny, and both he and his
deceased. Myrkul has the power to call forth the soul of any slain creature and bind it into a wax skull. Myrkul can use this ability only if he claims some part of a creature’s physical body, grinds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
energy cell is drained. Treasure. Spread among the deceased audience members are five pieces of gem-encrusted jewelry worth 300 gp each, as well as 24 pp. S36: Kitchens Apart from their locations, these
operational, the stasis pods should be, too. Despite centuries of neglect, Oakley’s core faculties remain intact. If requested, the android accompanies the characters on their exploration of this level but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
into the grand foyer have been broken open by the invading devils (see “Cathedral Assault”) and remain ajar. Four guards lie dead in the doorways, eviscerated by one of those devil-led groups. H2
fates of these commoners. If the characters are dawdling because the players don’t appreciate the gravity of the threat to the survivors in the cathedral, coming upon deceased commoners can help underline
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
, and the power of the sun. She wears a sun mask and is one-half of an acrobatic duo called the Selenelion twins, alongside Gleam, her shy twin. Glister is content to remain Endelyn’s “guest” in
: THITHER
Skabatha Nightshade encountered this small ghoul while collecting grave dust in a cemetery on the Material Plane. The hag brought Sowpig to Loomlurch and fed her bowls of carrion. Sowpig
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Manual.) Yiggleblight also kept a collection of poisons in six small, stoppered tubes made from human finger bones. Each flask holds a single dose of a different kind of poison: burnt othur fumes, carrion
alignment while Lulu is within 60 feet of the door. Lulu herself can open the doors, if need be. If Lulu is alive but not present when the characters try to enter the citadel, the doors remain locked. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, grace, and the power of the sun. She wears a sun mask and is one-half of an acrobatic duo called the Selenelion twins, alongside Gleam, her shy twin. Glister is content to remain Endelyn’s “guest” in
3: THITHER
Skabatha Nightshade encountered this small ghoul while collecting grave dust in a cemetery on the Material Plane. The hag brought Sowpig to Loomlurch and fed her bowls of carrion. Sowpig
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
cultists and necromancers. Chief among these latter customers is the family matriarch, Leylenna Candulhallow, a neutral evil female moon elf mage who takes the choicest and rarest of the deceased for her
poor can afford, and Brother Hodges does his best to bring quiet dignity to the practice. However, a fertile carrion crawler has recently slithered up from the sewers to feast on the corpses in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
deceased for her experiments, replacing them with pauper’s corpses and weighted coffins. Should any of the family’s misdealing come to light, it would doubtlessly shock the city to the core and potentially
only holy-ground burial the city’s poor can afford, and Brother Hodges does his best to bring quiet dignity to the practice. However, a fertile carrion crawler has recently slithered up from the sewers