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Monster Manual
, the vampire uses Shape-Shift to become mist (no action required). If it can’t use Shape-Shift, it is destroyed.
While it has 0 Hit Points in mist form, it can’t return to its vampire form
regains 1 Hit Point after spending 1 hour there.
Spider Climb. The vampire can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Vampire Weakness. The
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Monster Manual
). Otherwise, the hag drops to 1 Hit Point and teleports to a harmless demiplane, and it can’t return to the plane it left for 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Spiteful
(excluding the hag and its allies) within 1 mile of the lair subtract 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Lapsus Linguae"} from any ability check they make when they take the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
live in the mountains and hills of Icewind Dale are among the hardiest of their kind. Drawn to the north by a desire to find and serve white dragons, these kobolds adapted as best they can to the
shoulders. Three kobolds in cold weather gear can pass themselves off as a clumsy human with a successful group Charisma (Deception) check, the DC of which equals the onlooker’s Wisdom (Insight) check result.
Guards and Wards
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
tall, and shaped as you desire. You can ward several stories of a stronghold by dividing the area among them, as long as you can walk into each contiguous area while you are casting the spell.
When you
appear in the places you designate; they return within 10 minutes if dispersed by wind while guards and wards lasts.
Place a constant gust of wind in one corridor or room.
Place a suggestion in one
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the slithering tracker isn’t a puddle.
Liquid Form. The slithering tracker can enter an enemy
driven by the desire for blood; after fulfilling its duty, the overwhelmed creature attacks indiscriminately until it is destroyed.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, Phantasmal Force
1/day each: Fabricate (as an action), MisleadAstonishing Luck. When the leprechaun fails an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw, it can roll a new d20 and choose which
. They delight in pranking such foolish creatures or pilfering from them in return.
Leprechauns take pride in their appearances, dressing in dapper outfits that typically feature red fabrics, gleaming
Monk
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training. Many entered the monastery as children, sent to live there when their parents died, when food couldn’t be found to support them, or in return for some kindness that the monks had performed
seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
check. On its turn, the carrion stalker can detach itself from the target by using 5 feet of movement. When it dies, the carrion stalker detaches from any creature it is attached to.
Larval Burst (1
they root among filth. The crawlers then spread these grubs, potentially infecting whole sewers, graveyards, or battlefields with carrion stalkers. In return, carrion stalkers avoid preying on carrion crawlers.
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Spider Climb. The mind flayer can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the mind flayer has
the cerebral fluids from sapient minds. After doing so, they return to the Elder Brain of Bluetspur, which liquefies them into its pool and releases their stolen essences amid a hormone brine. This
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
archdevils in check. The arrangement unraveled, however, when Moloch took the night hag named Malagard for his advisor. Her poisonous words gradually convinced him to attempt to topple Asmodeus. The
time in preparing for his return. He amassed an army of devils and monsters and left them to make final preparations for invading the Nine Hells, while he ventured to the Material Plane in search of an
Tabaxi
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
stories, artifacts, and lore. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the tabaxi remain isolated but never ignorant
mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a miser counting coins.
Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. Zikzokrishka makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Tail Attack. Zikzokrishka makes a tail attack.
Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). Zikzokrishka
, having long ago prepared a dragon’s corpse to house her spirit upon its return to the phylactery.Lair Actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties) whenever she is in the are V3
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Return to Worms. When the mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects (see the Monster Manual) in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the mage reforms from it
.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sunlight Hypersensitivity. The darkweaver takes 10 radiant damage when it starts its turn
experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if they promise to return with rare spices or one-of-a-kind meals. Those who manage to
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
with it.
A creature restrained by the vortex, or another creature that can reach it, can use its action to make a DC 22 Strength check. On a successful check, the restrained creature is no longer
this role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Running This Chapter In this chapter, the characters explore the halls of Lavoglia, better known as the Palace of Heart’s Desire. Most likely, they’ve learned of Zybilna’s betrayal at the hands of
can free Zybilna and count on her help in return—perhaps even gaining a wish spell for their trouble. Before your first game session in this chapter, follow these steps to help make the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
The Cauldron Was Saved If her cauldron was not destroyed, Zybilna offers her rescuers the use of a wish spell in return for their accomplishments: “As a reward, I offer you one free casting of a wish
spell. Tell me, what is your hearts’ desire?”
Zybilna honors the spirit of the characters’ request and doesn’t try to twist their words. If the characters want to be returned to their home world
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods.
Booming Birth Rate
In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring
serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within.
A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
reminders of the Darklord’s inadequacies. When symbolism is too subtle, the literal specters from the Darklord’s past return to haunt them. Unpleasant Hope. The Darklord’s desire—commonly their bond—is
Endless Torment In every domain, instruments of suffering from the Darklord’s past ensure their greatest desire remains in view but ever out of reach. Even though a Darklord is effectively immortal
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
make an Intelligence check or use divination magic to learn something about a creature, that knowledge comes with added trivia of the DM’s devising.
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You emanate a weak magnetic aura
Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check against them. Any sign of threatening or duplicitous action on your part negates this automatic success.
Your personal tastes reverse, such that your favorite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
riches even in death. A character who has the Pirate Cannibal secret (see appendix B) might want to return to this site to claim Captain Bluemoon’s treasure. Characters might also be drawn to this site by
a tall tale (see “Tall Tales in Ten-Towns”) or a desire to help the tavernkeepers of Bremen (see “Zero Rum”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
Triumphant Return When the characters return to the River Shining Tavern, Kaga and Jacque are relieved to see them, then saddened to learn of Arthur Holrow’s death. If the characters retrieved all
the ingredients, Kaga prepares a feast fit for heroes. Jacque places a heaping plate of Kaga’s Stumblenoodles in the center of the large round table, along with anything else the characters desire (you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Monster Research Adventurers can research what a creature is likely to desire. The Monster Research table suggests which skills can be used to learn about a creature of a particular type. The DC for
a relevant ability check equals 10 + the creature’s challenge rating. Monster Research Type Suggested Skills Aberration Arcana Beast Animal Handling, Nature, or Survival Celestial Arcana or
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend lore spell, requiring no spell components, naming any person, place, or
region.
If the dragon dies, the populations of aquatic life near the lair return to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, a character can approach Studying in any way they desire, with that phase then culminating in a single ability check of their choice. In contrast, Testing requires ability checks using specific skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
better able to pursue the demon’s goal in the world. Sects dedicated to the worship of the various demon lords are spread across the mortal worlds of the multiverse as well as the Abyss. In return for
advantage of that same reverence, a demon might send its cultists into battle to soften up an enemy before the demon enters the fray itself. Many cultists gravitate to a demon lord out of a desire for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
return for some kindness that the monks had performed for their families. Some monks live entirely apart from the surrounding population, secluded from anything that might impede their spiritual
by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely slaying monsters and plundering their treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
return for some kindness that the monks had performed for their families. Some monks live entirely apart from the surrounding population, secluded from anything that might impede their spiritual
by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely slaying monsters and plundering their treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Kuketh doesn’t honor agreements for very long. Its only consistent desire is to escape from Undermountain and return to the Outer Plane of Limbo. 21c. Secret Vault This cave is hidden behind a secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
14. Dungeon Teleporter The bodies of three dead cultists lie on the floor here. A successful DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check determines that two of them were killed by bolts of magical force
(Iskander’s handiwork). No check is needed to see that the third was stabbed to death. A trail of blood runs into this room from area 15. Iskander was waiting in this chamber for pursuers to appear. He killed
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
surrounding a legendary amethyst dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend
, requiring no spell components and targeting any body of water in that region.
If the dragon dies, the populations of aquatic life near the lair return to normal levels over the course of 1d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. After that, the beneficiary suddenly experiences the opposite of the intended effect of the ritual, which transforms the creature into the dark reflection of its initial desire. For example, those
in any way they desire. The character retains their ability scores and class features, but changes their racial traits if applicable. Youth. A character who bargains for youth has their age reduced to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
) check. If the characters return and give him something that looks like an ancient relic but isn’t the lost Djaynaian lore, they can convince him it was all they found with a successful DC 14 Charisma
—signs of her fervent desire to prove her connection and dedication to Djaynai. Personality Trait. “I have more important matters to attend to than you.” Ideal. “Tradition must be preserved at all costs
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
whichever cards they desire. Alternatively, roll on the Deck of Many More Things table below to randomly determine what cards are drawn.
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d100
Card
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Aberration
the transformation early. When you revert to your normal form, you return to the same state you were in when you initially transformed.
Book. You gain the ability to speak, read, and write 1d6 + 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
14. Dungeon Teleporter The bodies of three dead cultists lie on the floor here. A successful DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check determines that two of them were killed by bolts of magical force
(Iskander’s handiwork). No check is needed to see that the third was stabbed to death. A trail of blood runs into this room from area 15. Iskander was waiting in this chamber for pursuers to appear. He killed