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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s goal is to tap into vast energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evil’s realm.
An entity that
other creatures.
Star Spawn
The Material Plane represents only one small part of the multiverse. Beyond the best-known planes of existence lie realms alien to mortal life. Some are so hostile that
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spell and launches a tiny bead of fire toward the enemy ranks, where it erupts into a conflagration that engulfs the soldiers.
Checking and rechecking his work, a human scribes an intricate magic
circle, bringing a whiff of brimstone from the otherworldly plane beyond.
Crouching on the floor in a dungeon intersection, a gnome tosses a handful of small bones inscribed with mystic symbols
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Illmarrow is a fiefdom on the isle of Farlnen — home to a community of elves exiled from Aerenal, who have practiced necromancy for centuries. But Lady Illmarrow’s roots extend far beyond her
island domain.
Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
character pursues the missing information, cross-checking other university records reveals an unusually high number of student deaths that same year. While Strixhaven experiences the occasional rare
forbidden magic realize that these deaths occurred in the same year that student was expelled. Beyond this, no other information on the topic is currently available. If the characters mention the records
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
drinks. Beyond these celebrations, tales are also told of bakkeia, revels that occur in deep caves and that involve ancient sacrificial rites. Most satyrs say these traditions were abandoned ages ago
consequences is short and the tradition persists. As for former stubs, most never share details about their experiences, their secrecy contributing to tales of dark rites and sinister enchantments in the vale.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
completes her spell and launches a tiny bead of fire toward the enemy ranks, where it erupts into a conflagration that engulfs the soldiers. Checking and rechecking his work, a human scribes an intricate
the circle, bringing a whiff of brimstone from the otherworldly plane beyond. Crouching on the floor in a dungeon intersection, a gnome tosses a handful of small bones inscribed with mystic symbols
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
completes her spell and launches a tiny bead of fire toward the enemy ranks, where it erupts into a conflagration that engulfs the soldiers. Checking and rechecking his work, a human scribes an intricate
the circle, bringing a whiff of brimstone from the otherworldly plane beyond. Crouching on the floor in a dungeon intersection, a gnome tosses a handful of small bones inscribed with mystic symbols
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
following aloud to the players: A faint but foul stench makes it obvious something rots beyond this door.
Once the characters enter, read the following text: The bodies of a dozen dwarves are stacked
along the far wall. Judging from the smell and the decay, they died close to a tenday ago.
Checking the bodies reveals that they are all robed dwarves, likely the inhabitants of the shrine. Most were killed by the renegade dwarves’ warhammers, although some are rent by long wounds from the oni’s claws.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
an eye patch. It clutches a whip in one bony hand.
Along the east wall are three rusty gates with mold-covered cells beyond them.
Cultists used to perform ghastly rites here. Human prisoners were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
4 A group of cult fanatics charges exorbitant prices for funeral rites, threatening to lead the dead astray unless they’re shown proper respect.
5 A priest of Athreos speaks out against healers
shouldn’t exist.
Athreos’s Monsters Most creatures that serve Athreos aid the god in destroying the undead. Beyond that, the Athreos’s Monsters table presents a few creatures likely to serve the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
deceased archmages, dignitaries, and other important figures who die in Sigil and the planes beyond. Morticians. The bulk of Dusters fall into this role. Morticians prepare the way for the dead. They bury
departed and chronicle the dead’s deeds in obituaries. Necrologists also research burial rites appropriate to the deceased creature’s beliefs, religion, or cultural background. Recruiters. Recruiters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
creatures, they kill when it is expedient and do whatever it takes to survive.
Lizardfolk rarely stray beyond their claimed hunting grounds. Any creature that enters their territory is fair game to be
stalked, killed, and devoured. They make no distinction between humanoids, beasts, and monsters. Similarly, lizardfolk don’t like reaching too far beyond their borders, where they could easily become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
abandoned guardhouses. Beyond these, a wide chasm gapes, disappearing into the deep fog below. A lowered drawbridge spans the chasm, leading to an arched entrance to the castle courtyard. The chains of
portcullis, green with growth, hangs in the entry tunnel. Beyond this, the main doors of Castle Ravenloft stand open, a rich warm light spilling into the courtyard.
Phillip (playing Gareth): I want
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
if their bodies were prepared with specific funerary rites and then entombed with their wealth, they could ascend to their chosen afterlife. Amun Sa, the last pharaoh of Bakar, took this tradition
fulfill your curse, for you have called it down with power in my name. But I also curse you, Amun Sa, that you shall not voyage into the beyond until some mortal soul does as you so feared, removing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
abandoned guardhouses. Beyond these, a wide chasm gapes, disappearing into the deep fog below. A lowered drawbridge spans the chasm, leading to an arched entrance to the castle courtyard. The chains of
portcullis, green with growth, hangs in the entry tunnel. Beyond this, the main doors of Castle Ravenloft stand open, a rich warm light spilling into the courtyard.
Phillip (playing Gareth): I want
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Circle of the Land The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or
folk. As a member of this circle, your magic is influenced by the land where you were initiated into the circle’s mysterious rites. Bonus Cantrip When you choose this circle at 2nd level, you learn one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Seasons Four holy sites, corresponding to the four seasons, stand in or near the polis and serve as temples—primarily for the rites of Karametra and Nylea, but also to the other gods to an extent. These
curiosities. On the seven days surrounding the full moon, outsiders are even allowed into the market, though they are still prohibited from roaming the rest of the polis. Visitors who try to explore beyond the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
entrance to this chamber. Candlelight shines through the cracks. A character who listens at the door and succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check hears growling beyond it. Passwall Trap. A 5th-level
knowledge she gleans from unholy rites. If Teocín is captured, she says nothing to the characters, but they can learn of her goals, Orencio, and Pazuzu by looking through her notes—dozens of filthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
shores of the Tartyx River. Details of these endless chambers are beyond the scope of this adventure. Treasure. There are two 2-foot-tall lekythoi (jugs used in some burial rites) in this room. One holds
by rusted grates. An iron brazier, its sides sculpted with furious-looking faces, stands in the middle of the hall, midway along its length. Not far beyond, the ceiling has collapsed, burying whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Wilderness Encounters While the characters are exploring or camping in the wilderness, roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and evening or
a particular level. If the characters encounter hostile creatures beyond their ability to defeat, give them opportunities to run, hide, negotiate, or otherwise avoid certain death. You can also have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
meeting place for criminals. Most townsfolk are still wary of the place, though a few have started coming to the tavern for cheaper drinks. Beyond its connection to the Redbrands, the Sleeping Giant is
fireplace, through which the goblins fled. Checking out the roof triggers the “Encounter: Rooftop Stash” section. Talking to Wheel-of-Fortune Wheel-of-Fortune tries their best to help the characters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
just another item on the franchise’s to-do list, and no one ever discovered the super-secret basement beyond. After Hoobur Gran’Shoop led his undead minions in the attack on the lighthouse, the gnome
archmage used the teleporting lens to inspect the secret basement laboratory, and soon discovered the super-secret basement beyond. Though he didn’t explore the super-secret basement, he was delighted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
symbol or druidic focus, even if it isn’t needed for spellcasting. Each of you also has a book containing prayers, rites, and scriptures of your faith. Proficiencies. Each member of your party gains
to further your god’s reach. That obligation ranges from proselytizing or performing religious services to meting out divine punishments or recovering lost relics. Beyond that, the needs of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Random Encounters Roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and evening or night. A random encounter occurs on a roll of 18 or higher. Roll a d100
level. If the characters encounter hostile creatures beyond their ability to defeat, give them opportunities to run, hide, negotiate, or otherwise avoid certain death. You can also have other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
wood or stone. Characters can attempt various tasks before trying to open a door, including listening for sounds from the other side and checking for traps. If characters elect to listen at a door
, check the description of the room beyond to determine if any creatures inhabit that area. If no instructions are otherwise provided, a character who listens at a door and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
extend far beyond her island domain. Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol—a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death—was engaged in secret blood
rites with a clan of dragons. The discovery of this pact triggered an unprecedented alliance between the Sibling Kings of Aerenal and the dragons of Argonnessen. The Sibling Kings proclaimed that House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Statues and roofs erode in a few decades unless protected by magic or alchemical treatment, and locals often bear scars from exposure to these portals and the deadly realms beyond. Lower Ward Encounters
of destructive forces. Beyond lies the main yard, a sooty, gravel expanse heaped with piles of rubble and raw ore. Mithral Tower. At the center of the Great Foundry is the Mithral Tower, a metalworks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Playroom Sansuri has twin children who play here unsupervised during the day. Characters who listen at the door can hear the children’s laughter beyond. The boy is named Kaaltar, the girl Alastrah
not here, Thullen is either in his quarters (area 20) or checking on his niece and nephew in area 23. Lurking among the flora are seven awakened shrubs that guard the greenhouse and protect the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the fiendish magic coursing through the webs here. Krell and the other cultists spent many hours here sanctifying the webs and offering rites to Lolth, and the goddess has rewarded them with these
Mate’s Cabin The smashed wreckage of a bed, dresser, and desk covers the floor of this room. Thick webs extend from floor to ceiling, making it impossible to clearly see the walls beyond. Hundreds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Sometimes a mystery cult is a type of worship within a pantheon. It acknowledges the myths and rituals of the pantheon, but presents its own myths and rites as primary. For instance, a secretive order of
different rank on each world, depending on their influence there.
Greater deities are beyond mortal understanding. They can’t be summoned, and they are almost always removed from direct involvement in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
name Skanda Drond. Sental is unaware that the bandit lords of Stoink are pawns of Iuz, whose dreams of conquest extend to the Free City of Greyhawk and far beyond. The city’s constable—who serves as
Lock spells seal these doors, beyond which are repositories for the library’s most valuable or scandalous works. Next to each scribe’s desk is a pull cord hanging through a hole in the ceiling. A tug
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
prophecy’s old interpretation, continuing their efforts to create dracoliches. Adventure Hooks. The Tyranny of Dragons adventure details the cult’s efforts to bring Tiamat’s avatar into the world. Beyond
suggests additional ways characters on other worlds might become entangled in the schemes and experiments of the Chamber, by way of agents whose awareness extends beyond Eberron. Chamber Adventure Hooks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Areas of the Air Temple A1. Palace Quarter Entrance The carved reliefs of two dwarves face one another in profile to complete an arch beyond the ledge. Through the arch, the blocky contours of a lost
the dwarven city. Beyond the open gates, an arched corridor zigzags past sturdy stone walls where arrow slits squint from every angle. At the far end of this murderous hallway stands the entrance to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ceremony.
4:30 PM Celebration in the dining hall. Gorat gives his toast. Thoman returns from checking on the vault, informing Amara of its status just as the toast ends. Gwendolyn asks Thoman to go
enclave down upon the characters if she learns they are members of a franchise. Beyond the double doors is an enormous rectangular hall, easily fifty feet wide and over a hundred feet long, with smaller
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
more information. Creatures. The gelatinous ooze that protects the city is a single creature of incomprehensible size. It fills the valley to a depth of 30 feet, and cannot move beyond the valley or
). Temple. If enough statues are moved or broken open, they reveal a pit beyond, where a sheer drop of 25 feet leads down into this former temple. The space below the statues is a huge temple gone to ruin