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Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
lurking just out of sight, and many of them have sneaked away from that god’s influence.
They are long of limb and covered in coarse hair, with wedge-shaped ears and pointed teeth. Despite their
randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature
sunbathing beaches where they can best accomplish this.
Their preference for lair sites frequently brings topaz dragons into conflict with other creatures, since they resent having to share their
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
honeycombs of hidden passages, deceptively thin walls, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no
points. The dragon’s most valuable treasures are stored here and in adjoining caves, and the walls of this central chamber are covered in art depicting various battles—many of which the
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
minute or until the target takes damage. Belashyrra can issue telepathic commands to the charmed creature (no action required), which it does its best to obey.
3. Mind-Weakening Ray. The target must
close my eyes, I see my past misdeeds.”
5
“I don’t trust my sight. I have no idea what’s real and what’s a hallucination.”
6
“Something watches the world through my eyes. To thwart them, I keep my eyes closed or covered.”
Poison, Psychic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
of aid, and more about deciding whether these adventurer ambassadors can be trusted to properly lead the factions. Desire. Ileuthra has no preconceived sense of what might be the best course, and he
knowledge, but the dragon is cagey on that point. Seeing good and bad in equal measure among the lesser races, Ileuthra recognizes that helping the humanoids is less a case of deciding whether they are worthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
of aid, and more about deciding whether these adventurer ambassadors can be trusted to properly lead the factions. Desire. Ileuthra has no preconceived sense of what might be the best course, and he
knowledge, but the dragon is cagey on that point. Seeing good and bad in equal measure among the lesser races, Ileuthra recognizes that helping the humanoids is less a case of deciding whether they are worthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The Middle Path Many DMs find that using a combination of the two approaches works best. By balancing the use of dice against deciding on success, you can encourage your players to strike a balance
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Connected Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that
best accomplish this.
Their preference for lair sites frequently brings topaz dragons into conflict with other creatures, since they resent having to share their chosen scenic locations with anything
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world
became the verdan covered an enormous area. As the verdan fled to the surface world, they emerged in culturally diverse locations. Some found themselves near dwarven strongholds, others near elven
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
.
2
I like to remind people of their inevitable demise.
3
Sometimes I give voice to the whispers of the rot, which I hear but no one else does.
4
I do my best to discourage anyone from
the moss-covered building where I took part in my first reclamation mission.
5
I found something in the sewer that must never come to light.
6
I am forever grateful to the reclaimer who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Boundaries Review your takeaways from the content surveys. Then, informed by players’ survey responses, present your list of content the game will not feature. These are your game’s boundaries and will not
. Trust that players know their needs best, and update the game accordingly. Let players know that this list of boundaries will be accessible during every session and that by playing, they agree to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
burned-out shells with (at best) sails for roofs. Fishing poles and nets line the dock, and the 15-foot-deep water is covered by a thick layer of ice during the winter.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no easily accessible entrances or exits at all, and
are stored here and in adjoining caves, and the walls of this central chamber are covered in art depicting various battles—many of which the dragon took part in.A Sapphire Dragon’s Lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
. A character who manages to catch the body finds that it’s an ages-old, rag-clad elf skeleton. 3 A misshapen arch is covered in drooping, metallic, blade-like decorations. The arch was once a portal to
the characters’ path with tunnels ahead. A character who inspects the metallic bridge sees it is covered in fine metal growths. Characters can tell that the bridge is natural, and although it can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
16. Laboratory It’s obvious at a glance that this area was once a wizard’s workroom. Worktables are covered with notes, alchemical flasks, beakers, braziers, and other arcane apparatus. More
, decayed, or lost their potency. A character who spends a day poring over the notes can attempt a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check to understand that Xonthal was involved in a complex attempt to create elementals that fused the best traits of earth, air, fire, and water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
16. Laboratory It’s obvious at a glance that this area was once a wizard’s workroom. Worktables are covered with notes, alchemical flasks, beakers, braziers, and other arcane apparatus. More
, decayed, or lost their potency. A character who spends a day poring over the notes can attempt a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check to understand that Xonthal was involved in a complex attempt to create elementals that fused the best traits of earth, air, fire, and water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
elementals magically transform from statues and attack the characters. The door slams behind you as you enter this hexagonal room. Four of the walls are covered in mosaics, each depicting the destructive
home.
Even patterns against all odd,
A tile misplaced awakens its god.
In proper order safely seal these four,
Or best one of each to open the door.
Once the characters enter this room, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Magic in Ten-Towns Characters hoping to procure powerful magic items or the services of a high-level spellcaster in Ten-Towns are out of luck. At best, they might be able to find common magic items
available in Ten-Towns are summarized below. If an item or spell is not covered here, assume there is no friendly NPC who can sell or cast it. Common magic items cost 100 gp each where they’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
possess. Gnoll/Cultist Physical Features d12 Physical Feature 1 Missing an arm 2 Infested with maggots 3 Fur matted with dried blood 4 Missing an eye 5 Walks with a severe limp 6 Covered in burn
wounds 7 Vestigial twin embedded on back 8 Loud, wheezing breaths 9 Drool is mildly acidic 10 Covered in weeping sores 11 Horrific smell of rot 12 Weapon still embedded in old wound Gnoll/Cultist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. He drives his subordinates to catalog every foot of the Northern Wastes in search of the barest scrap of Silvanesti magic. Personality Trait. “I know what’s best for my people, and I lead with logic
best interest of Silvanesti first.” Meeting Zhelsuel Zhelsuel confronts Dalamar and the characters when they arrive. He wants nothing to do with outsiders and sees them as an obstacle to the elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
adventurers are in a living world. Strive for responses and actions that introduce twists into the game. For example, an old woman whose family was killed at the hands of an evil wizard might regard
talk in haughty drawls. Let a pirate NPC say, “Arrrr, maties!” in your best Long John Silver voice. Let intelligent monsters unfamiliar with Common stumble along with awkward grammar. Let drunkards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
created the orrery.) If any character mentions the orrery, the clockwork creatures ask, “Why do you seek the orrery?” (Responses that suggest the franchise is trying to stop some great evil can result in
answers, “Prepare to be disappointed.”) “What is the best way to make money?” (The clockwork creatures are particularly pleased if a risky endeavor, including running a franchise, is mentioned.) If fully
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Craft Hall The walls of these caves are covered with abstract carvings, many of them unfinished. 6a. Stonebones Carving Gravillok. The stone giant is using a chisel to carve on the wall between
hostility, Gravillok retreats to area 13 while shouting out to his family in Giant, “Invasion! Arm yourselves! We’re under attack!” Gravillok’s deep bellow echoes throughout the level. To the best of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
mingling students are decorated tables; one is surrounded by the masquerade’s student organizers, and the others are covered in outlandish snacks. A wave of shouts rises from the back of the tavern
. The event concludes with a student getting ill (see “One Too Many?”)—foreshadowing events later in this adventure—and disgruntled students demanding the characters face them in a magical contest (see “The Challenge”). This challenge works best if it comes from a character’s Rival.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
E2: Abacus Car Ten spherical modrons are lined up against the wall opposite a podium, behind which is a chalkboard covered with mathematical equations. Next to the podium stands a boxy modron wearing
. The monodrones do their best to calculate accurately, but sometimes they must estimate. Furthermore, if the ten monodrones are asked a question to which the answer exceeds 9,999,999,999 or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
consists of forty or fifty simple log buildings, some built on old fieldstone foundations. More old ruins—crumbling stone walls covered in ivy and briars—surround the newer houses and shops, showing how
rightful owner. Stonehill Inn. If the characters have Sildar Hallwinter with them, the knight suggests heading for this inn to find lodgings. If the characters are otherwise looking for a place to eat and sleep, they discover that the Stonehill Inn appears to be the best available option.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
passages have steeply sloping ceilings that create stalactite-covered vaults rising 20 to 30 feet above the floor. Light. Areas 1 and area 2 are outside. The rest of the complex is dark unless stated
adventure location in its entirety but also shows secret doors, hidden traps, and other elements the players aren’t meant to see—hence the need for secrecy.
Maps are best used to show multiroom lairs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Summerlast. Their armor is covered in the ichor of Yeenoghu’s demons. The ichor has driven the guards mad, making them hunger for humanoid flesh. When they notice the characters, the guards attack. If a
the previous one. Read the following boxed text to the players: A wild, hideous laugh pierces the air and cuts through the din of battle. A giant gnoll covered in matted, bloodstained fur and swinging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
adapt and thrive in almost any environment. Every encampment is divided along lines of worship. Those who revere Gruumsh, Ilneval, Bahgtru, and Luthic are given the best parts of the lair, while the
in a best-of-both-worlds situation, able to take over occupancy of an underground space voluminous enough to accommodate all the factions in the tribe and within raiding distance of a steady supply
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Door. A seam in the rock wall reveals a secret swivel door covered with oily troglodyte secretions. Anything that touches the oily door carries the mildly revolting stench of troglodytes for 1 hour or
until the item is washed. The stench is not as potent as a troglodyte’s Stench trait and imposes no conditions on those who catch a whiff of it.
The drow mage is deciding whether to kill the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
inspiration to each character about once per session of play. Over time, you might want to award inspiration more or less often, at a rate that works best for your table. You might use the same rate for
those conventions. Players and Inspiration. Remember that a player with inspiration can award it to another player. Some groups even like to treat inspiration as a group resource, deciding collectively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
it brings destruction and ruin. Bedine are dark-haired and olive-skinned, with brown eyes. They wear a loose-fitting, linen robe called an aba, covered by a dark cloak called a jellaba. They carry
.” Ideal. “Life is an adventure.” Bond. “My grandfather is my best friend.” Flaw. “Sometimes I put curiosity before caution.” Shamir 64-year-old human nomad Shamir is Pesh’s grandfather. He’s cautious and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
with her bare hands. As the games commenced, the rumors continued, and athletic victories seemed hollow so long as the so-called best was not there to compete.
When Kelephne did arrive, she was
ceremony. She was never seen again, and some speculated she was Iroas in human form.
Athletes tried for years to mimic Kelephne’s techniques. Years later, wanderers discovered a cave covered in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
faithful servant. He stands 4 feet, 9 inches tall but appears shorter because of his hunched posture. He has the Keen Hearing and Smell feature. The left side his face is covered with lizard scales, and he
elevator trap there. Cyrus tries his best not to succumb to the sleeping gas as the elevator compartment climbs the shaft (area K31), and he has advantage on the saving throw. Assuming he’s still conscious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
ruins—crumbling stone walls covered in ivy and briars—surround the newer houses and shops, showing how this must have been a much larger town in centuries past. Most of the newer buildings are set on
characters have Sildar Hallwinter with them, the knight suggests heading for this inn to find lodgings. If the characters are otherwise looking for a place to eat and sleep, they discover that the Stonehill appears to be the best available option.