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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
mirror between 9 and 13 feet tall.
Astral explorers who have encountered fractines attest that the creatures are intelligent and often allow themselves to be used as scrying sensors, their reflective
of itself behind. The destruction of a fractine is accompanied by a loud sound reminiscent of shattering glass.
A fractine attacks by falling on its targets, dealing damage as it passes through them
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that
personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with mistrust does leave its mark on most tieflings, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotype, but others
Shifter
Legacy
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Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
animal’s tough hide. A sense of invincibility spread through him. For the moment at least, he felt unstoppable!
— Don Bassingthwaite, The Binding Stone
Shifters are sometimes called the
shifter might be a massive brute built like a bear. While a shifter’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, they remain clearly identifiable as shifters even when at their most feral
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
of friendship with them, as long as the outsiders vow to safeguard the forest. If the settlers clearly display evil intentions, however, the firbolgs martial their strength and magic for a single
forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions.
By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
has been cracked open like an egg, with a fissure extending down one side of the building. Wooden scaffolds have been recently erected along this flank and work is clearly apace to rebuild the
structure. At the foot of the tower, two ruined arches open into the interior.
The tower is unguarded, and the only person present is the wizard Gallio Elibro. Refer to “Dealing with Gallio Elibro” if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
overlords were bound at the end of the Age of Demons by the power of the Silver Flame, and an overlord can be released from this binding only if doing so can be made to fulfill the Draconic Prophecy
races is in directing them and their affairs down the paths necessary to release their overlords; aside from that, dealing with mortals is a tedious chore.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. See “Respect for the DM” in chapter 1 and “Draw In the Players” later in this chapter for advice about dealing with this situation.
One way to give players impactful choices is to keep multiple
adventure possibilities available to them at the same time. If the characters have two or three things they can investigate or pursue, they have a meaningful choice. And if whatever threads they don’t investigate turn into bigger problems, you’ve clearly demonstrated that their decisions matter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Conclusion After dealing with the threats at Silent Sound lighthouse, the characters attain 4th level! They can take stock of whatever treasure they salvaged from the lighthouse and what information
franchise whose members are clearly as cool and capable as the characters. However, she’s an adventurer, not a follower. As such, she’s not suitable as franchise staff but would make an excellent allied NPC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
covered in dark, foul-smelling moss. A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check identifies the bark as magically tainted. Dealing damage to Garalel harms her but also breaks off large
also use an action to throw water from the pool onto Garalel. Each time she is splashed so, it helps cleanse the dark magic binding her and increases the hit point total at which she regains her senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
tower’s new location, characters suddenly find that they can’t remember its old location clearly, or begin to wonder if it was in its current spot all along. If a character who entered the
enter the maze again and retrace their steps, dealing with all encounters along the way. (Use this option carefully if you’re not a fan of splitting the party.) If the characters enter the maze at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
tower’s new location, characters suddenly find that they can’t remember its old location clearly, or begin to wonder if it was in its current spot all along. If a character who entered the
enter the maze again and retrace their steps, dealing with all encounters along the way. (Use this option carefully if you’re not a fan of splitting the party.) If the characters enter the maze at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
to be used as scrying sensors, their reflective surfaces substituting for the mirror needed to cast certain divination spells. While being used in this way, the fractine siphons magical energy from the
self-destructs, leaving no trace of itself behind. The destruction of a fractine is accompanied by a loud sound reminiscent of shattering glass. A fractine attacks by falling on its targets, dealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Warlock No, you don’t understand. My magic exists outside of any known reality. I wield the power of an entity that dwells beyond space and time. Clearly, none of the profits created by that magic
point in tough business negotiations. Likewise, a warlock’s pact is the definitive binding contract, providing a unique insight into matters of debt and obligation. The only thing you need to watch out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the city appeared in the sky. The demons are trying to climb the binding posts or fly to the city, but the devils constantly push them back. The devils are also trying to figure out how to best use
forget about those NPCs, assuming that the most capable among them are dealing with minor threats in the background while the adventurers handle the potent foes. You can also have combat-worthy NPCs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Breaking the Chains Eight chains of infernal iron anchor Elturel to its binding posts, and each of those chains must be broken to free the city. If all the chains are broken, Elturel remains floating
can destroy the chains binding Elturel, but you must be present to bear witness to my majesty. Now go. I will know when you are there.”
When the characters next set foot in Elturel, Tiamat bursts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the children of Tiamat. Similarly, many D&D worlds feature an ancient history of conflict between dwarves and giants. This enmity is visible most clearly in certain magic items originally made by
spend months or even years dealing with the aftereffects of the cataclysmic battle, then send your campaign in a new direction with a second battle. Maybe a third, truly cataclysmic battle—in which the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to discover a trap without making an ability check if an action would clearly reveal the trap's presence. For example, if a character lifts a rug that conceals a pressure plate, the character has
24d10 Complex Traps Complex traps work like standard traps, except once activated they execute a series of actions each round. A complex trap turns the process of dealing with a trap into something more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Marid Hailing from the Elemental Plane of Water, the marids are the most wondrous of genie-kind. Although all genies wield great power, even the lowliest marid sees itself as clearly superior to the
means of dealing with marids, to which an obsequious mortal is a creature that knows its place. Whimsical Storytellers. Marids are champion tale-tellers, whose favorite legends emphasize the prowess of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
character classes, with their focus on dealing the most damage in the flashiest way possible. But in an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise, where property and real estate need protection as much as the
franchise sees the lighter side of your magical craft. Clearly, the labor-to-paid-benefits ratio of undead interns can’t be beat, but you need to be cognizant of the potential public-relations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
. Will they accept help from the Boromars against the much more obviously dangerous Daask? Or might they disregard Daask operations clearly meant to undermine the Boromars? The inquisitives might even
the Sharn Watch unhelpful in dealing with these criminals, though, and some legitimate businesses and law-abiding citizens start shunning or insulting the characters, angry at their interference with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
character to discover a trap without making an ability check if an action would clearly reveal the trap’s presence. For example, if a character lifts a rug that conceals a pressure plate, the character has
18d10 24d10 Complex Traps Complex traps work like standard traps, except once activated they execute a series of actions each round. A complex trap turns the process of dealing with a trap into something
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
and a day. Demonic Cults. Despite the dark risks involved in dealing with fiends, the mortal realm is filled with creatures that covet demonic power. Demon lords manipulate these mortal servants into
that host is in danger of being dragged to the Abyss with the demon if it is exorcised from the flesh, or if the host dies. If a demon possesses a creature and the object binding the demon is destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
to its patron might be a clearly defined exchange, or it could be uncertain or forceful. Whatever the nature of the being, as long as your group fulfills its role, the being offers rewards. Roll or
circle of binding sigils or sealed as a spirit within a gigantic statue, the fiend’s influence drives your group. 4 Guardian Celestial. An angel or another powerful celestial takes an interest in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the door. (If the characters try to break through the door by dealing damage to it with a spell, go to “Opening the Door” below. The fight that immediately ensues will have the characters taking on
those masters long gone, the characters must now defeat the combined forces of the library’s guardians to claim the keys. Zyrian knows that the guardians are summoned when any damage-dealing spell is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
is low, the characters chance upon a 10-foot-wide stream. Unknown to them, the stream flows from Downfall, and any character who looks into the water’s reflective surface catches a glimpse of an event
are clearly of elven design, their helmets shaped like stylized owl heads. Both suits are 20 feet away from the party at the start of the encounter. Each suit of animated armor mimics the movements of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
not carrying light sources, they can try to hide from these Barovians, who carry pitchforks (+2 to hit) instead of clubs, dealing 3 (1d6) piercing damage on a hit. Barovian commoners rarely leave
without so much as a farewell. They wield light crossbows (+4 to hit, range 80/320 ft.) instead of longbows, dealing 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage on a hit. STRAHD'S SPIES
As the undisputed master of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
scimitar attack but dealing bludgeoning damage. After the fight, or as the characters get a better look at the room during the fight, add the following: Against the far wall, a wooden staircase covered
, mage armor, planar binding, polymorph, programmed illusion, protection from evil and good, scrying, see invisibility, sending, shield, telekinesis, and true seeing. Trobriand’s Machinations, Vol. X. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
fae kindguards are in direct service to Talion, the Kindly Lord. Nine times nine have these high fae sworn a binding oath to protect the Kindly Lord, each time pricking their hand on a hawthorn branch
30 feet of itself. The invisibility lasts until the end of the high fae’s next turn.
Ridicule. When a creature misses the high fae with an attack roll, the high fae magically mocks the creature, dealing 5 (2d4) psychic damage to the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
set of doors that open into the throne room. Dealing with Mirran and Nym The sisters end their performance when the characters appear. The guards quickly interpose themselves between the princesses
, Hellenhild, and Braxow wait to attack them (see “Dealing with the Giant Lords”). The storm giant guards cover Mirran’s escape to area 15. Mirran and Nym do everything possible to avoid getting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
place is the home of six yetis that act as scouts for the frost giants. The yeti leader at the location marked A has a frost brand greatsword. It fights with this weapon instead of its claws, dealing
and other humanoid bodies. 21. Ice Cavern A warning carved into the icy floor in Giant with Dwarvish runes clearly shows that this place is to be shunned. Ten feet beyond where the passage turns to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
polymorph the redcaps again unless they leave immediately. The pixies are unaccustomed to dealing with redcaps and don’t know what else to do. If the characters approach the tree and do not appear
characters come across a trail of monstrous claw prints on the forest floor. Whatever creature left the trail was clearly enormous, as each print spans three feet from heel to toe. A character who examines the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
clearly the place to hang out. A sign on the wall says so. Huge fish tanks feature brightly colored fish and an octopus. Soft leather chairs provide a great place to sober up or to enjoy a delicious
year was her turn to host, and she’s regretted every minute of it so far. It’s a lot of pressure dealing with these high-powered undead. Negotiating with the Liches. Lottie (surprised that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
fifteen-foot-diameter sphere made of shimmering silver floats above a hexagonal dais on the west side of this thirty-foot-high chamber. The sphere is as reflective as a mirror, and it appears smooth
. Lupine howls of pain sound from beyond the iron door to the west.
The howls can be clearly heard coming from the other side of the locked iron door (area V7). The door can be unlocked with Guerthel’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
and 1 foot deep, connect the fountain to the vats. The whole system contains necrotic essence that prepares oozes for binding to undead. A creature that enters the necrotic essence for the first time on
white pillar at the center of this cavern, a pool of mottled black liquid gleams.
Light. The white pillar fills this area with bright light. Pool. Silvery calm water forms this highly reflective, 1-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
were clearly made by giants, though which type is unclear. Wyvern Roost. Four Wyverns dwell on an icy ledge 80 feet above the lair entrance. The ledge blends in from below but is easily noticed from
her binding (see “The Box”). In the event the characters already have the guardian’s amulet, Gelida simply slumps angrily in her box, muttering about disrespectful thieves. The Box. The metal box






