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Dungeon Master’s Guide
divined.
Nature can’t abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, common animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys whatever it touches. Even
person, you can take a Magic action to recite words from its pages in a foul, dead language. Each time you do so, you take 1d12 Psychic damage, and each creature within 15 feet of you takes 3d6 Psychic
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. Veins of precious metals and ore are more common within 6 miles of the scion.
Desertification. Precipitation is almost nonexistent within 6 miles of the scion, parching the land and withering most
enclosed in stasis inside a powerful Elemental called a cradle. The cradle protects the slumbering scion and follows its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Abundant Ore. Veins of precious metals and ore are more common within 6 miles of the scion.
Desertification. Precipitation is
its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the scion within fully awakens.FireCold, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksEarth
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
recite cryptic but beautiful poems about their advent being a blessed event in which they were sent into the multiverse to observe and catalog its many wonders.
Whatever their true origin, kenku are
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 your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The
Firbolg
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
an unappealing place to explore by temporarily diverting springs, driving away game, stealing critical tools, and altering trails to leave hunting or lumber parties hopelessly lost. The firbolgs
Triton
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, driving them into the Darkened Depths where they escaped into the crushing pressure and utter darkness. In time, the tritons noticed that their ancient elemental foes had grown quiet. Expeditions to
readily sacrifice themselves for the common good. They will fight and die for humans, merfolk, and other creatures without question. Their self-absorbed nature makes them overlook the history of other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pools in cube form. A creature might learn the method by casting identify on a pool or by asking Zox. A creature must place one or more of its hands within 1 foot of the pool’s surface and recite the
following in Terran: agrach taar azlach (which, loosely translated to Common, means “shape to shapelessness”). This causes a cubic foot of liquid metal to rise out of the pool, harden into a solid 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Young Bronze Dragon Many young bronze dragons become experts in a type of problem, like driving off pirates or protecting communities from storms. Young bronze dragons collect friends with varied
Skills Insight +4, Perception +7, Stealth +3
Immunities Lightning
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Draconic
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Traits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
of office.
4 Obey whoever places a missing crest in its chest, then deactivate for a year.
5 Reveal a hidden passage to those who recite a leader’s final words.
6 Watch for and do
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Understands Common plus two other languages but can’t speak
CR 10 (XP 5,900; PB +4)
Traits
Immutable Form. The golem can’t shape-shift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. “The Ordning” explores the relationships among and within different giant kinds, with a focus on the ordning’s role in driving adventures. “Gods and Religion” describes a pantheon of gods consisting of
the relationships between giants and other kinds of creatures. “Organizations” details organizations that unite giants across the lines of the ordning, bringing them together around common goals and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
sculptures — each the head and neck of a serpent with fangs bared. On the lintel above the door is inscribed the following message in Common: “Warm like flame, cold for the cruel, still for the dead
. The blood drips into the chambers holding the ghasts, driving them into a slurping frenzy that can be heard through the serpents’ open mouths. Once sated with blood, the ghasts yank chains to hoist the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
bringing about peace and security for all. He believes keeping adventurers in check or driving them out of town is an important step in that plan. Assets. The charismatic high priest has his oratory skill
, divine spellcasting ability, and a few hundred common folk recently converted to the temple’s cause. Plans. Cheldar is stern but fundamentally a good person. He tries to win support by providing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
between what characters think and how they behave. When creating adventures rooted in psychological horror, consider common fears and anxieties. These readily become metaphors for villains and monsters
a deadly encounter only to wake up at the end, not having previously realized they were asleep. Before undermining characters’ senses, though, make sure you know what’s driving these skewed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
something to gain. Winter wolves often hunt alongside frost giants that indulge them with frequent hunts and reliable meals. Snowdrifts, driving hail, and wind fierce enough to strip the hairless skin
Languages Common, Giant
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Pack Tactics. The wolf has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the wolf’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
multiverse. They must be created from pegasi. The ritual that creates a nightmare requires the torturous removal of a pegasus’s wings, driving that noble creature to evil as it is transformed by dark
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INT
10 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
15 (+2)
Damage Immunities fire
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages understands Abyssal, Common, and Infernal but can’t speak
Challenge 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Portentia Dran Now the owner and driving force behind Dran Enterprises — perhaps Acquisitions Incorporated’s most notable rival in the adventuring-for-profit-and-power biz — Portentia Dran is more
Perception 13
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Portentia deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
celebration of Founders’ Day. Ammalia is well mannered, well read, well traveled, and exceptionally shrewd. She is known for driving a hard bargain. Her hobby is lepidopterology, and her estate has the most
+6, History +6, Insight +4, Persuasion +5
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Draconic, Elvish, Infernal
Challenge 5 (1,800
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Adventure Hooks The Solar Bastion offers many opportunities for driving adventures in your campaign, whether or not a Deck of Many Things appears. Use these ideas to inspire adventures that feature
: Common Foes. The Heralds of the Comet (see chapter 12) identify both the characters and the Solar Bastion as threats and begin stirring up public sentiment against both groups. A knight of the Solar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the middle of Lake Galifar. Her scheme to bring the towers of Arcanix to the ground likewise seemed ended.
But yesterday, according to eyewitness reports, ir’Rannan was seen in the common room of
such a villain compelling, with curiosity driving the adventurers to delve ever deeper into their foe’s secrets. When the time is right, you can turn a mysterious villain into an unnervingly familiar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, driving out and slaying its original drow denizens. Muiral now spends his days hunting adventurers and other interlopers for fun. Long years alone — and Halaster’s influence — have rendered him utterly
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WIS
13(+1)
CHA
18(+4)
Saving Throws Con +8, Int +9
Skills Arcana +9, Athletics +9, Perception +6, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
. Sometimes knights of the realm get the idea that they can expand the borders of their land and keep the wilds at bay simply by driving archons deeper into the wilds. Such efforts are futile; not only are
Damage Resistances radiant
Condition Immunities exhaustion
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages understands Common and Celestial but can’t speak
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
a driving paranoia that this regurgitation might damage his teeth. As testaments to his obsession with dental hygiene, Donaar named his greatsword Toothbrush and calls his whip Floss. He carries an
Damage Resistances acid
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Draconic, Orc
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Champion Challenge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that the original text can’t be divined. Nature can’t abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, common animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys
can take a Magic action to recite words from its pages in a foul, dead language. Each time you do so, you take 1d12 Psychic damage, and each creature within 15 feet of you takes 3d6 Psychic damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Faith in Diversification Despite their supposed wisdom, many common clerics fail to grasp the simple concept of using the best tool for the job. To the devoted priest of Tempus, every problem is just
screaming “Shut up!” at anyone who makes noise
4 Sleep another hour; your deity says it’s fine
5 Burning incense and lighting a candle on a makeshift altar while you recite your vows
6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
interests of that guild — particularly the neighborhood of Nightveil, from which the specters get their name. Their work can include driving off people who accidentally wander too close to a secret
Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Mount. If the specter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
unhappy about the situation in the mere, and he develops the notion that these strangers could be the key to driving out the cultists and to slaughtering their cruel bullywug allies. Snapjaw tries to
communicate with the chosen character, but he doesn’t want any of his comrades to know. He speaks enough pidgin Common to converse in simple terms, in case no one in the party speaks Draconic. How
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
pay the price specified in the contract immediately suffers a penalty for breaching the contract, as specified in the contract itself. Common penalties include the following: The character’s soul is
4 Lemure kiss
5 Song of the devil
6 Written in stone
Baby Dolls. The devil produces two baby dolls made of dirty rags or rotting wood. The dolls recite the deal in high-pitched
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
situation in the mere, and he develops the notion that these strangers could be the key to driving out the cultists and to slaughtering their cruel bullywug allies. Snapjaw tries to communicate with the
chosen character, but he doesn’t want any of his comrades to know. He speaks enough pidgin Common to converse in simple terms, in case no one in the party speaks Draconic. How Snapjaw goes about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
foe. It fights until destroyed. If the characters are escorting rescued townspeople, the refraction targets the former captives with its Dissonant Claw attack or mind blast in the hope of driving the
ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Deep Speech, Undercommon, telepathy 100 miles
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Creature Sense. The refraction is aware of creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Devils on the Material Plane use their influence to manipulate humanoid rulers, whispering evil thoughts, fomenting paranoia, and eventually driving them to tyrannical actions. Obedience and Ambition
TALISMANS
Though devils all have common names, every devil above a lemure in station also has a true name that it keeps secret. A devil can be forced to disclose its true name if charmed, and ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
from the Standard Languages table, or choose one that is common in your campaign. With your DM’s permission, you can instead choose a language from the Exotic Languages table or a secret language
Speakers Script
Common Humans Common
Dwarvish Dwarves Dwarvish
Elvish Elves Elvish
Giant Ogres, giants Dwarvish
Gnomish Gnomes Dwarvish
Goblin Goblinoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Immunities necrotic, poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 14 (11,500 XP
painfully remind them of what they once had. These fleeting moments of lucidity quickly burn away in rage and anguish, driving the dragons to destroy the would-be memento. Lesser Death Dragon
Large Undead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
-lived. Heliod dispatched his champion, Elspeth, who faced many trials but ultimately killed the god-satyr by driving the spear, Godsend, through his heart.
Many satyrs remember Xenagos as a satyr who
jump. This extra distance costs movement as normal. Reveler. You have proficiency in the Performance and Persuasion skills, and you have proficiency with one musical instrument of your choice. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan. (JOHANNES VOSS)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the royal army of Keoland, where he earned a name driving the wild things of the Dreadwood away from the settled lands. Eliander suffered a tremendous injury to his leg in a battle against an owlbear
his facility with languages, and he is often called upon by the town’s various organizations to assist with translations. He is fully literate in Common, Dwarvish, Gnomish, Elvish, and Halfling; he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Echoes Occasionally a place becomes infused with the powerful emotions of those who once dwelt, worked, celebrated, or suffered there. Areas with emotional echoes are typically associated with one common
intent of making it linger in the area and perform an act related to its associated emotion. The effect lasts 24 hours. The following list notes some of the most common emotional echoes, where they tend to






