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Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand
any blow and whose fangs sink deep into their enemies will be shepherded to paradise. To the norkers, all other creatures are enemies. Strong creatures can be mollified with servitude and obsequious begging, while weaker ones are victims for their fangs and clubs.
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
This brass war horn is engraved with the war rune, which glows purple when the horn is blown.
You can blow the horn as a bonus action. When you do, if you have the frightened condition, you
immediately end that condition on yourself. You also have advantage on saving throws against being frightened until the start of your next turn.
Invoking the Rune. When you blow the horn, you can also invoke
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
has urged Elkhorn to retire, but the old dwarf stubbornly refuses to do so.
Alignment. Lawful good.
Personality Trait. “As long as I have the strength in my bones to fight evil, that is what I
;s much more dangerous against creatures that are significantly bigger than he is.
Valor's Call
The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded by Strongheart, a resolute human
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
flense the flesh from a victim, and they use them all to carve through their foes. When they’re up against tough formations, they can call on their innate magic to loose bolts of lightning and blow holes in enemy ranks.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
defeat and terrible treatment at the hands of other goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a
cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand any blow and whose fangs sink deep into their enemies will be shepherded to paradise. To the norkers, all other creatures are enemies. Strong creatures
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
retains its name, alignment, and personality. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains.
If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType
ancient djinni born from the planar winds that blow through the myriad doors of the Infinite Staircase. He’s a timeless force of untold power, a genie made noble by the planes themselves. A cloud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Fear An overwhelming foe or horrid monster doesn’t need magic or some supernatural ability to strike fear into the most stalwart adventurers. During any frightful encounter, you can call on a
spells. An enemy demonstrates it can deal enough damage to reduce a character to 0 hit points in one blow. A creature is alien or monstrous in ways the character never could have imagined. An object undermines a character’s understanding of reality.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Dreamer’s Reach Magic A creature who falls asleep or uses a feature such as an elf’s Trance trait at Dreamer’s Reach can call upon the magic of the place while sleeping, activating one of the
following properties: Dreamer’s Call. The creature casts the dream spell as it sleeps, requiring no additional casting time, action, or spell components. The caster must be the spell’s messenger. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
confronting a hulking foe that can cleave through a warrior with a single blow, part of a force that can cut down enemies as though they were trembling stalks of wheat before the scythe. Only a skilled and
of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to the plane of Acheron. It is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
journey, Syranna uses sending to call the characters back to the gatehouse and brief them on their final task. Syranna interacts with the party as follows: Syranna’s image appears before you and speaks
.
“You have a chance to deal a heavy blow to Szass Tam and the liches of Thay. The black gates have been disrupted, allowing entry into a chamber deep beneath the Doomvault. Accessible only by magic, this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
first needs to acquire a means of transportation: Characters who played the “Icingdeath and Twinkle” quest can call on either captain to help them. For a cut of 20% of the 8,000 gp reward, the captain
breakdown of their costs. Characters who spared the green dragon Claugiyliamatar in the “Leilon Besieged” quest could compel her to fly them out to sea. She refuses to fight on their behalf but gladly
Orc
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
with orcs tells of confronting a hulking foe that can cleave through a warrior with a single blow, part of a force that can cut down enemies as though they were trembling stalks of wheat before the
hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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one city-state were killed and eaten to create the first yuan-ti, and once the news of how to perform these rituals spread to other leaders, the call for slaves to fuel the process increased. As the
many methods for capturing enemies, such as poisoning, knocking out an opponent instead of making a killing blow, throwing nets, using magic such as suggestion, or restraining them in the coils of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
aarakocra know a secret method to stabilize the Labyrinth Funnel so it can be used safely as a portal. Ill Winds Blow Frost giant raiders are subverting the Labyrinth Funnel to connect to the Howling
, and she is using its power to drive other beings from her domain. Towns in the area desperately call for help as endless storms assail them and an onslaught of creatures from the Elemental Air
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the Giant Construct Encounters table (see chapter 3) at the forge. Wakeup Call A missing patrol’s trail leads to Dreamer’s Reach. The primordial’s dreams charmed the patrol to join a group of stone
giants who seek omens from the dream world. The patrol refuses to leave, and the giants and creatures from the Stone Giant Encounters table (see chapter 3) fight to keep the patrol here if necessary.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in curling talons, and long, serrated tails that can flense the flesh from a victim, and they use them all to carve through their foes. When they are up against tough formations, they can call on
their innate magic to loose bolts of lightning and blow holes in the enemy ranks. Armanite
Large fiend (demon), chaotic evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 84 (8d10 + 40)
Speed 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
sounding alerts dragons across Faerûn that great events are unfolding. It’s impossible to say what the sounding means, but the dragons hear it clearly and will eventually answer its call.”
Lady
council meeting. She flatly refuses to tell anyone the source of her knowledge if asked. This makes Ulder Ravengard, King Connerad, and Ontharr Frume suspicious, but others take the secrecy in stride
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
whose sounding alerts dragons across Faerûn that great events are unfolding. It’s impossible to say what the sounding means, but the dragons hear it clearly and will eventually answer its call.”
Lady
first council meeting. She flatly refuses to tell anyone the source of her knowledge if asked. This makes Ulder Ravengard, King Conneerad, and Ontharr Frume suspicious, but others take the secrecy in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
this land into a dominion of everlasting ice. He developed a spell of primal cold and tattooed the ritual on his body. Then he sought to ally with the white dragon Challidax—whom the giants call
reward, Grahlista agrees to give them the boots before they leave but refuses to budge on the amount of gold she offers. If the characters agree to aid Grahlista, she shares the following information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
players a hint about what happened. You might say, “That should have finished the creature off, but it refuses to stop moving!” On the flip side, any time a zombie takes radiant damage (such as from
whether their characters know anything about fighting zombies, have them make DC 10 Intelligence checks. Those who succeed might recall that a particularly powerful blow (a critical hit) or radiant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
long tails whose serrated ridges can flense the flesh from a victim, and they use them all to carve through their foes. When they’re up against tough formations, they can call on their innate magic to
loose bolts of lightning and blow holes in enemy ranks. Armanite
Large Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 94 (9d10 + 45)
Speed 60 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
refuses to stop moving!” On the flip side, any time a zombie takes radiant damage (such as from the cleric’s sacred flame cantrip), you might describe the creature howling in agony. This can help the
. Those who succeed might recall that a particularly powerful blow (a critical hit) or radiant damage can help finish off a zombie. Runara’s Aid. In the unlikely event that the zombies defeat the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
by spell effects. For example, Purphoros can make a volcano erupt, and Thassa can call up a tidal wave. Gods can bestow supernatural blessings on mortals, and they can lay terrible curses (such as when
mortal world, a god is capable of devastating physical attacks. Heliod’s spear striking the polis of Olantin caused it to sink forever into the sea, and an errant blow from Purphoros’s hammer shaped the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
enemies or to guard the wielder against attack. If an attack threatens to injure the wearer, the construct can magically absorb the blow into its own body, even at a distance.
A spellcaster can
7 (2,900 XP)
Bound. The shield guardian is magically bound to an amulet. As long as the guardian and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the amulet’s wearer can telepathically call the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, grandpappy never asked to be a ghoul.
6 They should call it justice. Jedren Hiller, Bailiff of the Wide, had preyed on desperate business owners for years, growing fatter and richer every day
victim was a member of a larger organization, such as the Guild. This organization refuses to let the killing go unanswered.
5 Somehow, your victim is still alive and knows what you did. Now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. The rest fell prey to ships under the command of Vael, whom Gargenhale calls the scourge of pirates, raiders, and anyone else who refuses to bow to the might of Xaryxis. Despite these cautionary
check, Gargenhale won’t agree to an alliance unless Krux and the characters join his fleet, adhere to the Pirate Code (see the “Pirate Code” sidebar), and call him Admiral Gargenhale. As the captain of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Mandorcai’s Mansion. You and others sought the tools and rites to prod the power within, to draw it out and make it yours. But what lies within the mansion refuses to ever serve again. 3 Too long has the
Roles table or choosing an appropriate entry. Conspiracy: Character Roles d6 Character’s Role 1 Leader. Yours was the voice the others followed, the call they heeded, following you to their end. 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
ghoul. 6 They should call it justice. Jedren Hiller, Bailiff of the Wide, had preyed on desperate business owners for years, growing fatter and richer every day. Fate gave you the opportunity. You’re
refuses to let the killing go unanswered. 5 Somehow, your victim is still alive and knows what you did. Now you’ve got to figure out how to put them down a second time. 6 Your victim’s death ignited a social spark. Now you’re being sought by mobs seeking to bring new justice to Baldur’s Gate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
within Mandorcai’s Mansion. You and others sought the tools and rites to prod the power within, to draw it out and make it yours. But what lies within the mansion refuses to ever serve again.
3
on the Conspiracy: Character Roles table or choosing an appropriate entry. Conspiracy: Character Roles d6 Character’s Role
1 Leader. Yours was the voice the others followed, the call they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
check succeeds, and refuses them entrance if it fails. If the check fails by 5 or more, the guard gives the order to arrest the characters, announcing that they are now slaves of the duergar (see
didn’t say anything. If Gorglak finds the characters’ bribe appealing, he refuses to accept it then and there, instead directing them to find one Werz Saltbaron in the Darklake Docks and hand the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, a flind consults the signs around it and determines the war band’s direction. During a battle, a gnoll that delivers the death blow to a flind claims its flail and, in a burst of abyssal energy, is
exceptions do occur. If an individual of great intelligence and great ability heeds Yeenoghu’s call, the Lord of Savagery might elevate it to the leadership of its band. Such champions are rare, and a band led
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
can be killed with one blow. Having a significant number of foes drop in the first rounds of combat can make an encounter too easy. Likewise, look at whether a monster’s deadliest abilities call for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Cult of the Howling Hatred The followers of elemental air call themselves the Cult of the Howling Hatred. They worship the destructive power of wind and storms, believing that those who venerate
their opponents. The wind doesn’t blow down a castle, but flows around and through it. Infiltration and indirect attack are clearly superior tactics. Air cultists seek out high places for their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
to Acheron Battlefield Events d10 Event 1–3 A random character sees something suspicious, such as Sergeant Luggik not striking a foe or a foe shielding her from a blow. 4–5 A hostile berserker
second successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check also allows a character to realize that some slaadi can change shape. If Zot and Sotu are reduced to 20 or fewer hit points, they call for aid. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
. Given their ancient defeat and terrible treatment at the hands of other goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe
that mortal life is a cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand any blow and whose fangs sink deep into their enemies will be shepherded to paradise. To the norkers, all other creatures are