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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
enables them to easily slip into narrow fissures and niches in the walls of their cavern homes. They lurk in these spots, silent and unseen, waiting for prey to happen by.
A choker’s usual
, the choker’s starfish-shaped hands dart out of its hiding spot, wrap around the victim’s throat, and pin the unfortunate creature against the cavern wall. Because its arms are so long, the
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
"} poison damage.Delour the wererat is a sly trickster and consummate thief who rules the Moonstalkers alongside his friend Boss Augustus;Augustus. Delour’s honeyed words and calculating mind make
him dangerous. He can smile and shake someone’s hand while simultaneously plotting to ruin that person.
Expanding the guild’s activities beyond thievery was Delour’s idea. He
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Underdark and beyond.
Like other dwarves, duergar typically have a life span of 350 years.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a
fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply
those rules to these aquatic dragons.)
Dragon Turtle Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"}
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I speak slowly and deliberately
Wizard
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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
.
Creating a Wizard
Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you had
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and head-butting contests, but they rarely escalate beyond that.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your
character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation
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important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to
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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
another plane—or another reality entirely.
When Asmodeus ascended the infernal hierarchy, he and his legions wiped out most of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even
is a slimy cavern beneath the lost city of Cynidicea. The elder evil lurks in the depths, feasting on sacrifices cast down by its worshipers.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
sent Kurtulmak to retrieve it. Garl lured his pursuer into a maze-like cavern, then collapsed the exits behind him, trapping Kurtulmak for all eternity. Kurtulmak is a hateful deity, one who despises
dominated by his emotions—intelligent, but not wise. Arrogant and prone to gloating, he carries grudges, has a huge chip on his shoulder, and spends a lot of time fashioning elaborate revenge scenarios
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
other nature protectors who don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow irritated when disturbed
sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, until all the piercers have dropped. North of the cavern is a 30-foot-deep, yawning pit with nothing in it. Beyond this pit lies area 5.
6. Piercer Cavern This cavern is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and hidden among the stalactites are twenty-six piercers. A piercer drops onto any creature that ends its turn in the cave
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
in the multiverse are as loathed and feared as these maniacal horrors. A beholder’s distinctive, globular body is dominated by an oversize maw and a gigantic central eye. Ten stalks ending in smaller
they act on agendas beyond human reasoning. While some keep to themselves, others force weaker creatures into their service. Still others cultivate grand ambitions, creating networks of minions to
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hoard contains that conflict’s most significant artifacts.
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I am constantly aware of a call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call by amassing powerful arms and armor
, the largest cavern serves as the dragon’s sleeping chamber. A raised section studded with sapphire crystals offers a vantage from which the dragon can keep an eye on the chamber’s access
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of
a vassal of Tiamat. When the gnome god Garl Glittergold stole a treasure from Tiamat’s hoard, she sent Kurtulmak to retrieve it. Garl lured his pursuer into a maze-like cavern, then collapsed the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Rudolph’s wife, Doctor Ingrid van Richten. Despite imaginative bargains and threats, Alcio couldn’t convince Ingrid to reveal anything beyond psychological diagnoses and bemused mockery. Furious, the vampire
fiction that he held a noble title. As Baron Metus, Alcio flourished in the criminal and espionage communities the Kargat dominated. When Azalin vanished, Alcio turned her connections with living criminals
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Bridge
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Crossroads
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immediately gain the benefits of finishing a long rest.
Cavern. You gain a climbing speed equal to your walking speed. You also gain the ability to move up, down, across vertical surfaces, and along ceilings
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
T1. Entry Cavern (p. 155) In the “North Tunnel” subsection, the first sentence now reads as follows: “This tunnel leads to the Mellikho Stoneworks quarry (Red Larch, area 18).” The paragraph that
follows the boxed text now reads, “Beyond the wooden door, the tunnel continues ten feet before opening into the quarry behind Albaeri Mellikho’s house.”
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
T1. Entry Cavern If the sinkhole opened up, this cavern has a pile of dirt in the center and a gaping, 20-foot-diameter hole in the 30-foot-high ceiling. This wide, irregularly shaped cavern has a
don’t want to attract attention while coming or going from the entrance tunnel. The stone door to the east has no lock. It slides open smoothly. Beyond it, a passage of dressed stone slopes downward
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the ire of druids and other nature protectors who don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow
, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect sunbathing beaches where they can
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
5. Overpass Where a high tunnel passes through the larger tunnel cavern below, the goblins have set up a bridge guard post. The stream passage continues up beyond another set of uneven steps ahead
, bending eastward as it goes. A waterfall sounds out from a larger cavern somewhere ahead of you.
If the characters didn’t spot the bridge while navigating area 4, they spot it now. Add: A rickety
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
provide the spiders with easy prey, while the presence of the spiders provides additional protection for thehatchery. The eastern half of this cavern floor is covered in webs stretching up to the ceiling
. See “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules about webs. Eight giant spiders lurk in the nest, minus any killed elsewhere in the nursery.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
unleash the savage creature on their githyanki enemies in Seadeeps and the Crystal Labyrinth. 8a. Neothelid’s Cave Magic walls of force seal off all tunnels leading to this enormous cavern (see
“Walls of Force” below). The floor, while uneven throughout, has been worn smooth by the creature trapped here. The cavern has the following features: Neothelid. A 210-foot-long neothelid (see appendix A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
cavern beyond the ravine, a glimpse of a majestic mushroom tower can be seen, although the poor light and a rising mist makes it impossible to discern its details. Drow Pursuit in Neverlight Grove
Medium creatures, formed by a drying underground stream and dimly lit by glowing lichen. Upon entering the cavern of the grove, characters leave the horrors of the Underdark behind. They find
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Resting Unlike in the other two adventure settings, the keep is a safe place to rest and resupply. The characters can freely take Long Rests in the keep. For more on resting, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Social Interaction The keep offers ample opportunities for characters to socialize with its inhabitants. All NPCs in the keep are initially Indifferent toward the characters. For more about NPC attitudes, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Resting Threats abound within the caves. The characters can take only Short Rests within them. To take a Long Rest, they must first exit any cave they’re in. For more on resting, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Beyond the Goldwarren Once the characters have found them, any survivors are eager to leave the mine. Before they do, Zihaya or another survivor whispers that they saw a stranger with long braided
hair and colorful robes in the mines before the collapse. The stranger was drawing the runes in the cavern where the survivors were hiding—the survivor points them out if the characters haven’t already
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
If You’re the Dungeon Master Follow these steps if you’re the DM: Review the D&D Beyond Basic Rules. Familiarize yourself with the D&D Beyond Basic Rules and its organization. You don’t need to
with sidebars that help you run the adventure. Now you’re ready to play D&D! Play On D&D Beyond
Bring your adventure to life with the Maps VTT, the official virtual tabletop for Dungeons & Dragons
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
17. Abandoned Residences This large cavern mirrors the residential areas of Inner Blingdenstone, except there is no warmth or joy here — only darkness and signs of carnage. Every step echoes against
walls beyond your circle of light. The air is cold and damp, and you can hear a waterfall somewhere in the blackness, along with faint echoes of battle.
The echoes of battle are always in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the cavern. It can’t pursue creatures beyond the cavern, because it’s too big to fit through the exit. The characters earn 11,500 XP for disabling or defeating it. Shockerstomper is a Gargantuan
4. Pretty Big Hate Machine Trobriand uses this 50-foot-high cavern as a testing area for his most dangerous projects. Wreckage. The cavern is charred from numerous fires and explosions. The broken
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Creating Your Character Creating a higher-level character uses the same character-creation steps outlined in this chapter and the rules for advancing beyond level 1 provided in the “Level Advancement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Resting The dangers of the wilds keep travelers on their toes. The characters can take only Short Rests while exploring a wilderness region. To take a Long Rest, characters must visit the keep (see “Keep on the Borderlands”). For more on resting, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, a rocky cavern dimly lit by blue light filtering through the icy vault high above. The largest of the dragon’s frozen trophies are scattered about the grotto. Low Cavern. Beyond the grotto, the
stream leads to a low-ceilinged cavern the dragon used as a sleeping place when smaller; it might now serve as a home for the dragon’s minions. Upper Cavern. High above the grotto floor is a large cave
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
(see the list below). Step 3. Reference the monsters (open monster entries or bookmark physical books). They all appear in the 2024 Monster Manual or D&D Beyond Basic Rules (available for free on D&D
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read through the adventure once. Step 2. Review the characters. It is recommended to use the premade characters on D&D Beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
38. Zombie Horde Zombies. The stench of death fills this 20-foot-high cavern, which contains forty zombies in various states of decay. They shamble about aimlessly.
Sinkhole. A 70-foot-deep
dividing the zombies into mobs of ten or fewer and using the mob rules in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.