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Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
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Horrid Songs. The denizens of the Underdark hear an approaching flock of dire corbies long before it comes into view. As these creatures travel, they hoot, chirp, and howl in maddening cacophony
Dire Cacophony. Any creature other than a dire corby that starts its turn within 60 feet of a dire corby and can hear it must make a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
door, dispel magic, fly, invisibilityThough deathlocks exist to serve their patrons, they retain some freedom when it comes to devising tactics and carrying out plans. Powerful deathlocks recruit
forging of a pact between a warlock and a patron is no minor occasion—at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A warlock who fails
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her.
Alignment. Neutral evil.
Personality
against Bavlorna, and Skabatha and Bavlorna bedevil Endelyn. Nothing much ever comes of these petty plots and squabbles, however.
SHARED SPELLS OF THE HOURGLASS COVEN
On the rare occasions when all
Rogue
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Basic Rules (2014)
their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound
skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it comes to combat, rogues prioritize cunning over brute strength. A rogue
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits.
Implacable Gods
Hobgoblins revere two
’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency.
Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned
Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
but guarantees that the dire corbies will have cleared out many monsters and other threats. Horrid Songs. The denizens of the Underdark hear an approaching flock of dire corbies long before it comes
Dire Corby Heralded by the ominous, deep rumbling of their strange song, great packs of dire corbies range across the Underdark, stripping the tunnels and caverns they traverse of all living things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The
Roar members romanticize Akharin Sangar’s past even as they acknowledge that the city-state has faced dire problems and might not have survived without Atash’s intervention. Motto. “Protect the pride
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the DM, you decide how much to tell the players and when. All the information the players need to make choices comes from you. Within the rules of the game and the limits of the characters’ knowledge
situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you need it. Sometimes the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
information the players need to make choices comes from you. Within the rules of the game and the limits of the characters’ knowledge and senses, tell players everything they need to know. Published adventures
Once you’re done describing the situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Spotted Lion When it comes to infiltrating giant steadings, I must admit that spotted lions are in some ways preferable to, say, dire wolves or cave bears. Namely, if they’re well fed, they’re more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of a deadly battle, assuring dire consequences for the victorious A poem, rhyme, or song foretelling doom A carved epitaph on a gravestone discouraging robbers The last words of a dying person—either
pronouncement, or it may be left to those who suffer the curse to make amends on their own. Research and divination can offer clues or even reveal the exact steps needed to resolve the curse. While more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
Shadowmoor is available in the Red Shallows for a price, though rumors suggest the name comes from the blood that spills into the water from deals gone wrong. When it’s in Lorwyn, Druim Calad is called
a patron to part with a specific item. Water Runs Red. A deal the adventurers are making or that they find themselves in the middle of goes wrong, and the adventurers are the targets of Finblade cutthroats. They must resolve the situation and make amends to Myyn before something terrible happens.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
from the Underworld is told to explain the origin of a phalanx of the Returned that comes to fight alongside the Olantian forces. And when the sphinx oracle Medomai appears and foretells the fall of
Olantin, the poet tells of Medomai’s earlier prophecy of the destruction of Alephne—a tragedy that could have been averted had anyone believed the sphinx’s dire warning. The saga of Callaphe the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
rivalry comes to a head through an unfortunate event. The adversaries acquire a cursed item that possesses or otherwise corrupts them, turning the other group into outright antagonists. Ideally, the
characters solve this problem by breaking the curse rather than killing the rivals, but either way, these foils no longer trouble the characters after they resolve this situation. (A rival group at these levels might consist of an Archmage, an Archpriest, a Spy Master, and a Warrior Commander.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
the character to continue on their path: “If your destiny is not clear to you yet, I’m confident it soon will be.” The Paladin Disillusioned with the corruption of Neverwinter, the paladin comes to
Dragon’s Rest seeking rest and new resolve. Runara welcomes the character and encourages them to talk to Tarak and Varnoth, who both know about escaping lives of corruption and violence. She also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
comes to the fore when an angel’s task conflicts with the goals of another creature. The angel never acquiesces or gives way. When an angel is sent to aid mortals, it is sent not to serve but to
command. The gods of good therefore send their angels among mortals only in response to the most dire circumstances. Fallen Angels. An angel’s moral compass grants it a sense of infallibility that can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
meeting with anyone she doesn’t know. Characters can confront her as she comes or goes to and from her villa, but she never travels without sixteen guards who form a protective wall around her. If the
characters brazenly mention Manshoon or the Zhentarim by name to her, Jelenn demands that they leave her alone or face dire consequences. Jelenn’s threat is mostly bluster, since she’s not eager to make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
’ initiative count, they move toward the characters. If they get close enough, they make melee attacks. The zombies’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. If all the
damage can help finish off a zombie. Runara’s Aid. In the unlikely event that the zombies defeat the adventurers, Runara comes to their rescue. The characters wake up in the temple (area A5 in Dragon’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
count, they move toward the characters. If they get close enough, they make melee attacks. The zombies’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. On each character’s
adventurers, Elder Runara comes to their rescue. The characters wake up in a temple in Dragon’s Rest. Runara explains that she heard the sounds of combat and arrived just in time to prevent the zombies from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
whims of the gods and petition them for glimpses of their vast insight. This gift also comes with a curse, though, which typically takes the form of dire insights. Consult the Oracle Curse table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
one of the cells, you hear a gruff voice ask, “Who’s there?” The corridor is 40 feet long. Branching off it are eight cells, four along each wall. The voice comes from one of the southernmost cells
Emil Toranescu, a werewolf with 72 hit points. He claims to be a resident of Vallaki who was chased by dire wolves to the castle. He begs the characters to rescue him, offering to help them in exchange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
baby. He neither helps nor harms the characters. Never Fear, Wizpop Is Here! If the characters are in danger of being defeated by the githyanki, help comes from an unlikely source. The dormitory near
noncombatant but has found his courage and wants to help in this dire situation. The characters might have him go to get additional help or cause a distraction. If he goes to find help, a few rounds later he returns with two guards (use the veteran stat block) to aid in the fight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
comes into being when a metallic dragon gives up mortal life so a fragment of life essence can linger as an eternal guardian of a precious treasure or knowledge. Draconic shards are lingering psychic
dracolich.
3 A pirate crew under the command of a ghost dragon fights to recover the dead dragon’s scattered hoard.
4 A hollow dragon guards an artifact meant to be used in the dire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
rider 9 Trinket 10 Hidden bundle 11 1d4 swarm of ravens (50%) or 1 wereraven (see appendix D) in raven form (50%) 12 1d6 dire wolves 13 3d6 wolves 14 1d4 berserkers 15 Corpse 16 1d6 werewolves in human
Corpse 7 Hidden bundle 8 Skeletal rider 9 1d8 swarm of bats 10 1d6 dire wolves 11 3d6 wolves 12 1d4 berserkers 13 1 druid and 2d6 twig blights 14 2d4 needle blights 15 1d6 werewolves in wolf form 16 3d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
determine who acts first, second, third, and so on. Keep track of everyone’s initiative count on a piece of paper. When the time comes for the goblins to act, two of them rush forward and make melee
attacks while two goblins stand 30 feet away from the party and make ranged attacks. The goblins’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. For more information on what the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
individuals in a clan to fall prey to occasional bickering and infighting. Abbathor’s influence affects some dwarves more than others, and even those with the strongest resolve can be tempted to
attack against them all.
A Life in Exile If the worst comes to pass and the loss of a clan’s stronghold to invaders is inevitable, most of the dwarves would be willing to die while making a last stand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
lingering curse. A dying dragon might pronounce a bitter magical oath upon any who would plunder the dragon’s hoard, or a living dragon might inscribe a dire warning about the foul magic that will be
unleashed on any who plunder the dragon’s treasure. Such a curse typically affects not only those who steal from the hoard, but anyone else who comes into contact with the treasure. Moreover, breaking the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
category. The Eye of Aurnozci might also take interest in a mortal who draws the Flames card from a Deck of Many Things—a tantalizing opportunity for the cult to make good on the card’s dire prophecy
in themselves. A map of Gorewood and an overview of the locations within this Abyssal realm appear later in this chapter. Depending on your players’ actions, the characters might resolve their final
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Shadow Magic You are a creature of shadow, for your innate magic comes from the Shadowfell itself. You might trace your lineage to an entity from that place, or perhaps you were exposed to its fell
you. The hound uses the dire wolf’s statistics (see the Monster Manual or appendix C in the Player’s Handbook), with the following changes: The hound is size Medium, not Large, and it counts as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Prophetic Research. The characters find an ancient inscription in a long-forgotten ruin foretelling a dire calamity that’s imminent. As they seek information about this prophecy, they are directed to a local
obvious indication the group will use this magic for destructive or evil purposes, and the pay is good. Only when the hierophant comes across a clue to the location of the original Deck of Many Things does it become clear that the cult’s intentions aren’t benign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Deathlocks The forging of a pact between a warlock and a patron is no minor occasion—at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A
, mage hand
1/day each: dispel magic, hunger of Hadar, invisibility, spider climb
Deathlock Mastermind Though deathlocks exist to serve their patrons, they retain some freedom when it comes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, or even take down an ogre. When the time comes to put those tactics to use in earnest, everyone will be ready. Cooperation is a fundamental principle in how halflings fend off their enemies. Every
. Warriors from the town hacked at the troll, but even its most dire wounds would heal, and the troll would come back again. One day Cyrrollalee presented herself at the town gate in apron and peasant clothes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders
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