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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
A wizard named Damara created this orb while devising a way to become a dragon. Aided by a mysterious magician (actually an aspect of Tiamat in disguise), Damara eventually created an Artifact that
the start of its next turn. A creature that succeeds on this save is immune to the aura’s effects for 24 hours.
Flight. You have a Fly Speed of 60 feet and can hover.
Random Properties. The
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Fist attacks against one random creature within reach. If no creatures are within reach, the giant flies into a rage and gains advantage on all attack rolls until the end of its next turn.
4–5
against one random creature within reach. If no other creatures are within reach, its eyes glaze over and it is stunned until the start of its next turn.
8–10: The giant makes one Bite attack and
Tabaxi
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves.
However, not all tabaxi are satisfied with such a life. The Cat Lord, the divine
), Five Timber (Timber), Jade Shoe (Jade), Left-Handed Hummingbird (Bird), Seven Thundercloud (Thunder), Skirt of Snakes (Snake), Smoking Mirror (Smoke)
Tabaxi Clans: Bright Cliffs, Distant Rain
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that there are as many kenku origin stories as there are kenku. Some of them paint their genesis as a curse, being a flightless bird people doomed to mimic other people’s creations. Other kenku
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.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
characteristic if none of the suggestions below fit your character.
Fey Characteristics
d8
Characteristic
1
Your wings are like those of a bird.
2
You have shimmering, multicolored
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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. On its turn, it flies toward one party member at random and makes a melee weapon attack (+0 to hit) against that character. On a hit, the bird deals 2 (1d3) piercing damage as it slams into the
humanoid shape perching on the rooftop. It extends an arm, releasing a tiny metal sparrow into the sky. The bird does a few loops in the air, then veers right toward you. The creature atop the temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
toward the bridge is a creature of unearthly size — a bird so monstrous that its wings blot out the sky. The roc attacks a random creature on the bridge, snatching up a horse or a mule, if one is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
device, choose one of the following options: Clockwork Toy. This toy is a clockwork animal, monster, or person, such as a frog, mouse, bird, dragon, or soldier. When placed on the ground, the toy moves 5
feet across the ground on each of your turns in a random direction. It makes noises as appropriate to the creature it represents. Fire Starter. The device produces a miniature flame, which you can use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, choose one of the following options: Clockwork Toy. This toy is a clockwork animal, monster, or person, such as a frog, mouse, bird, dragon, or soldier. When placed on the ground, the toy moves 5
feet across the ground on each of your turns in a random direction. It makes noises as appropriate to the creature it represents. Fire Starter. The device produces a miniature flame, which you can use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
in the world. A mouth of Grolantor is revered as a holy embodiment of Grolantor’s aching hunger. Unlike a typical sluggish hill giant, a mouth of Grolantor is thin as a whippet, alert like a bird, and
action for that turn:
1–3: The giant makes three Fist attacks against one random creature within reach. If no creatures are within reach, the giant flies into a rage and gains advantage on all attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
laboratory experiments). The bird claims their name is ‘Hector.’
36–45 A small barrel holds a live boggle, bound, gagged, and marinating in their own excreted oil. This is the former partner of the
items of specialized adventuring gear, and short pieces of fiction.
66–70 An empty sack is an uncommon magic item that spits out a random mundane object once per day. Select these items from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
can help you design adventure content that provides opportunities for character development. Keep a running tally of the adventurers’ classes and levels, as well as any quests and downtime activities
, random dungeons, or encounters you create. This information ensures you won’t repeat your work, and you’ll be able to draw on this material later.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
remains on the sea. The crown does its best to make sure the roads are safe, but otherwise it is generally content to leave the monsters and vicious tribes of the wilds alone as long as they remain in
beside their mistress. Random Encounters. The Dreadwood Random Encounters table provides ideas for the sort of encounters that can take place here. Check for an encounter once per day by rolling a d20. On
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
paper, twisted pieces of metal, and bird droppings. Other furnishings include a rocking chair, a trellis table, and the charred remains of a bookshelf, all shrouded in thick cobwebs. Arrow slits line
thorough search of the room yields a random treasure, determined by rolling a d4 and consulting the Old Tower Treasure table. Old Tower Treasure d4 Treasure 1 A charred wand of magic missiles (each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
recombination, has multiple workshops that seem to appear and disappear at random. The Laboratory of Mimeography studies means of duplication. The Laboratory of Continuism emphasizes the study of temporal
unrestrained enthusiasm for their endeavors. They epitomize the recklessness of Izzet mages, and some participate as subjects in hazardous experiments—even ones of their own devising. More often
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
malfunction returns to 10 percent.
Random Properties. There are far more possible combinations for the Infernal Machine’s controls than can ever be known or matrixed—especially as the controls
shift position and reset themselves over time. At the end of each long rest of the user attuned to it, the Infernal Machine generates 1d4 + 1 random beneficial properties and 1d4 + 1 detrimental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Random Encounters Dangers abound in the land of Barovia. Check for a random encounter after every 30 minutes that the adventurers spend on the roads or in the wilderness (don’t check if they have
already had two random encounters outdoors in the past 12 hours): If the characters are on a road, an encounter occurs on a roll of 18 or higher on a d20. If the characters are in the wilderness, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
easy access to the stockyards and incoming caravans. Unless there’s active conflict between two crews, most members are content to work with members of other crews, and see little point in staking out
crews helps keep inter-crew conflict to a minimum. Lower City Random Encounters d20 Encounter
1–6 No encounter
7–10 Harmless interaction (roll on table D)
11–16 Denizens (roll on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
easy access to the stockyards and incoming caravans. Unless there’s active conflict between two crews, most members are content to work with members of other crews, and see little point in staking out
crews helps keep inter-crew conflict to a minimum. Lower City Random Encounters d20 Encounter 1–6 No encounter 7–10 Harmless interaction (roll on table D) 11–16 Denizens (roll on table E) 17–20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
escorted the characters here, the Grand Master makes an example of that servitor for allowing weapons to be brought into its holy presence. Otherwise, the Grand Master is making an example of a random
are taken to the cells in area M6, where you can create escape scenarios for them of your own devising. Death of the Grand Master. If the Grand Master is slain, the bone devil is revealed to be an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
giant, a mouth of Grolantor is thin as a whippet, alert like a bird, and constantly twitching around the edges. A mouth of Grolantor is kept perpetually imprisoned or shackled; if it breaks free, it’s
. Roll a d10 at the start of each of the giant’s turns to determine its action for that turn:
1–3. The giant makes three attacks with its fists against one random target within its reach. If no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
closely align the omen with and roll either a d6 or a d8 to get an omen associated with that god, or you can roll a d100 to get an omen from any of the god’s omen tables at random. Omens of Athreos d6
dramatically, then repairs itself.
4 32 A four-winged bird circles overhead.
5 33 The sun or moon appears to have four glowing wings.
6 34 Water or wind sounds like cheering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
below the ziggurat, content to feed on a steady supply of Cynidicean sacrifices brought by its worshipers. Zargon dwells there still, rising from its slimy pool to answer the growl of its stomach. An
coated in a mucilaginous glaze. Lighting. Bulbous growths cling to walls throughout. Their pulsing, sickly glow provides dim light. Slime. A film of sticky slime covers most surfaces. Random Encounters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Lady of Pain and other figures who seek to oust gods from Sigil pay the winner no attention. Feather. The participant wins a Quaal’s feather token (bird). Flask. The participant wins a flask of holy
a property deed to a modest home in a gate-town of your choosing. Key. The participant wins a random portal key. Letter. The participant wins a letter of recommendation (see the Dungeon Master’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the middle of the room, three bird-headed creatures torment a group of shackled prisoners.
This room contains three kenku and five bound and shackled human commoners. One kenku tortures the
questions. Random Encounters. Check for a random encounter when the characters enter one of the apartments and every 10 minutes that they remain. Roll a d20 on the following table. d20 Encounter 1–2 2d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
damage the character. Read or paraphrase the following to describe the vision: As if through the eyes of a soaring bird, you see a titanic stone statue standing amid a circle of glowing sigils. A dozen
, near area L16. When the characters are within range, the scouts fire their crossbows at a random character. Any creature atop the overhang has half cover from creatures in the tunnel below. L16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
tables below to randomly generate an event to inspire your imagination. The attempt to justify a random result can reveal unforeseen possibilities. To get started, select a world-shaking event category
ideas. Extinction or Depletion d8 Lost Resource 1 A kind of animal (insect, bird, fish, livestock) 2 Habitable land 3 Magic or magic-users (all magic, or specific kinds or schools of magic) 4 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
himself to the attic (area N3t), where he is content to avoid the unwanted attention of his mother and the disapproving glares of his father. Years ago, Victor found an old spellbook in the mansion’s
the Random Books table (see chapter 4, area K37) to determine the subject matter of a particular book. N3m. Locked Closet The door to this room is locked. The baron carries the key. Chained to the back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
mezzanine level. The 20-foot-deep pit contains 1d4 + 2 inches of rainwater and is home to two swarms of poisonous snakes. The swarms are content to remain in the pit and attack any creature that
of the dwarves”) and warns them that yuan-ti covet the city. She knows nothing about the Soulmonger or the death curse. She’s heard that at least one of her descendants is in hiding with the bird folk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
using the key in that room. 6: Donjon Chains drape this room, bird cages of black metal hang from the ceiling, and larger cages and iron maidens stand on the floor. A door to the north bears the Talons
extension of the Sage card. It answers one question posed to it as if the asker were using the Divination spell with no chance of a random reading. The apparition respects the spirit of the question
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
” several times, squawks again, and then falls quiet. Its cries do not alert or alarm the smugglers, who are used to the noisy bird. Development. The prisoner in area 14 might hear the characters in
bound with light rope. These are piled at random on the deck, as though thrown in casually from the doorway.
This is the place in which the weapons are housed during their journey to the customers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
scrolls: command, cure wounds (2nd level), inflict wounds (2nd level), and guiding bolt (2nd level). RANDOM ENCOUNTERS
In areas 13 and beyond, monsters move through the halls of the Sunless Citadel. For
Road together, preying on travelers. Now, the bandits content themselves with an occasional hunt in the wilds of the Underdark (see area 43), as well as preying on the kobolds. Development. The goblins






