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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
The Crown of Horns contains the essence and intelligence of Myrkul, one of the Dead Three. This ghastly crown is a pale silver circlet with four curved bones set around its rim. On the crown's brow
urges its wearer to spread dread and destruction wherever possible.
Destroying the Crown. The crown is destroyed if it is worn by Myrkul's successor, Kelemvor, while he sits on the throne of Myrkul's former realm, the Bone Castle.
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still
restraint. In any case, temptation haunts dhampirs, and circumstances conspire to give them endless reasons to indulge.
While many dhampirs thirst for blood, your character might otherwise gain
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Shadar-kai are the elves of the Shadowfell, originally drawn to that dread realm by the Raven Queen. Over the centuries, some of them have continued to serve her, while others have ventured into the
, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
;s dread overlord, the red wyrm Klauth. Scattered here and there are the crushed or charred bones of powerful adventurers and entire orc hordes that dared to enter the valley.
“Old Snarl,&rdquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Behir Lair The floor of the behir’s musty lair is covered with broken bones that crunch underfoot. Creatures that walk on the floor have disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to move
the Behir This ledge stands 30 feet above the floor of area 17c and 20 feet below the cavern roof. The behir has fashioned a nest of bones here, decorated with gleaming coins and gems. Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Githyanki Since winning their freedom from the mind flayers, the githyanki have become corrupt raiders and destroyers under the rulership of their dread lich-queen, Vlaakith. They dwell on the Astral
Whispers, which is located deep inside the floating city. She sits on her Throne of Bones, a mighty artifact fueled by the intellects of mind flayers and elder brains that were defeated by her minions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object
reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use or value to anyone. “Lyin’ next to the chest were the bones of Cap’n Scornblade himself, still clutchin’ his rusty sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the sconces illuminate the hall.
Giant Construct. In the middle of the room, lying on its back on the stone-tiled floor, is a 100-foot-tall figure made of molded iron, its feet pointing toward the
double door to the south. The construct is missing its head, and there are gaps in its outer shell through which the construct’s inner supports and mechanisms can be glimpsed.
Emberosa. This female
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
’ determination, and decades later, its skeletal remains still lie nearby as a testament to their triumph. There are three reasons why the characters might visit Wyrmdoom Crag: They’re drawn to the
location by a tall tale (see “Tall Tales in Ten-Towns”) or by a quest to help Dannika Graysteel acquire some white dragon bones (see “Dragon Bone Stew”). One of the characters is a goliath from Wyrmdoom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the countless possibilities, some of the most popular reasons to come here are the following: Consult a sage. Morgrave University might not be the finest institute of learning in Khorvaire, but it’s
Smoky Towers sometimes hire brave souls to venture into the Mournland to reclaim lost treasures. See other cultures. Den’iyas brings a touch of Zilargo to Sharn. You might find a clawfoot raptor running down the streets in Little Plains, or a Gatekeeper druid casting bones on Cassan Bridge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
build specialized workshops for those purposes. Arcane Workshop Adventures Characters might find their way to an arcane workshop for a variety of reasons. Some possibilities are outlined in the Arcane
artificers finish making the item. 2 Petition the ranking artificer for access to the workshop’s specialized library. 3 Use the workshop to create a crucial magic item. 4 Locate a stolen construct that has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Location Overview Fheralai Stormsworn, champion of the cult of Talos, commandeered this galleon from the dread cultist Ularan Mortus. The ship is imbued with the undead spirit of the death knight
Emberlost, which is bound into the cursed bones that comprise the vessel. Emberlost’s mournful spirit yearns for Anauria, a city long since swallowed up by the Anauroch Desert, and it gladly serves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragonbone Golem A dragonbone golem is composed of dragon bones linked together with adamantine wire into the form of a dragon, animated by drawing on the bones’ inherent magic. Most dragonbone
golems are created by powerful dragons from the bones of vanquished rivals. Each bone is etched with intricate glyphs that allow animating power to flow through the golem’s form. Dragonbone golems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Well of Dragons The Well of Dragons is the caldera of an extinct volcano at the northern end of the Sunset Mountains. For reasons no mortal understands, many dragons reaching the end of their
the catacombs beneath it have been repurposed as the site where Tiamat’s vast temple will be raised and the Dragon Queen’s new reign begun. The floor of the caldera is blanketed with the bones of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Well of Dragons The Well of Dragons is the caldera of an extinct volcano at the northern end of the Sunset Mountains. For reasons no mortal understands, many dragons reaching the end of their
the catacombs beneath it have been repurposed as the site where Tiamat’s vast temple will be raised and the Dragon Queen’s new reign begun. The floor of the caldera is blanketed with the bones of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Other weapons from the Player’s Handbook can also be animated and use game statistics similar to those here. Animated Flying Sword Small Construct, Unaligned
AC 17 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 14 (4d6
50; PB +2)
Actions
Slash. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage.
Lyin’ next to the chest were the bones of Cap’n Scornblade himself, still clutchin’ his rusty sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the god of the ending of things and hopelessness, as much as Lathander is the god of beginnings and hope. Folk don’t pray to Myrkul so much as dread him and blame him for aching bones and fading vision
Myrkul The Lord of Bones, Old Lord Skull, the Reaper Myrkul is an ancient god, one of three former mortals who were raised to deityhood when Jergal grew weary of his divine duties and distributed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Other Groups Representatives of various organizations have their own reasons for exploring the Mists and might be encountered in multiple domains. Church of Ezra Pious souls in various domains pray
the Shadowlands (detailed in “Other Domains of Dread”) in search of evil to vanquish. Bold and proud, many members of the Circle inadvertently race toward dramatic tragedies. The more successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
poisonous snake, with these changes: The serpent is a construct that understands and obeys whoever was holding the staff when it transformed. It has immunity to poison damage and the poisoned
and breaks into 1d4 + 1 pieces that must be magically mended before the staff can be used again. 39c. Mornhyld’s Bones Bones. A dwarven skull and twelve rotted bones swirl gently around each other in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
situations. On extremely rare occasions, an elf might join an adventuring party for reasons that are based in fear. A tiny percentage of elves develop an irrational fear of the serene, contemplative
existence the most satisfying experience possible for an elf’s later years. Nevertheless, this fear is immune to logic when it arises in adult elves. To avoid the fate they dread, consciously or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
site. After doing so, the eidolon controls the construct as if it was its own body and uses its fists to drive back intruders, smashing and crushing anything it can reach. Undead Nature. An eidolon
throws against any effect that turns undead.
Actions
Divine Dread. Each creature within 60 feet of the eidolon that can see it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Mad Maggie’s creations while the hag was in Zariel’s employ.) Beneath this golem costume, Lynx’s bones are carved and silver-scribed in the same manner as her horns. She uses her skull, which is
Infernal Machine and installed it in a magical construct resembling a silvery skeleton with decorative wings, nicknamed Eludecia. (If you connect this adventure to Lost Laboratory of Kwalish, the construct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
can’t they take a joke, they’ll blame you for disrupting the lawful working of the multiverse then try to measure how much your powdered bones weigh. ”
–Morte
Nonaton Modron Large Construct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Bone Devil Devil of Dread and Obedience Habitat: Planar (Nine Hells); Treasure: Implements Bone devils are gaunt, nightmarish Fiends with pallid skin stretched tight over frames that combine human
the target has the Poisoned condition until the start of the devil’s next turn. While Poisoned, the target can’t regain Hit Points.
Bone devils are just one of a thousand reasons never to make a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Dread Morgan appears as a thin, pale creature whose long, matted black hair is festooned with ornaments made from bones and teeth. Her mouth curves up unnaturally high at the corners, and her
The Fetid Gaze Three green hags named Dread Morgan, Vile Sazha, and Auntie Greenbones were once rivals who dwelled in an area of the Feywild coterminous with the High Forest. A decade ago, during a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
their own reasons to stray from the truth at times, and thus, they also find small ways to seek Phenax’s favor as they go about their daily lives. Formal services to Phenax are conducted at night
the city fell before Phenax’s assembled forces, some of the populace begged the god of lies to spare them the touch of Erebos’s dread lash. Never one to miss an opportunity to cheat Erebos, Phenax made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Fey Curses Curses are common punishments among archfey and other powerful Fey creatures. An adventurer might be cursed for any number of reasons, a few of which are listed below: Offending a powerful
looks like you. Your statistics are the same, but you are a Construct with vulnerability to fire damage, and you don’t require air, food, or drink. Items worn or carried by you are unaffected. 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
target’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target is immune to any eidolon’s Divine Dread for the next 24 hours.
Sacred Statue
Large Construct, As the Eidolon’s Alignment
, food, drink, or sleep.
Actions
Divine Dread. Each creature within 60 feet of the eidolon that can see it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of it for 1 minute. While
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. The people value education highly, and the city is home to Anisa Academy, the only university in the empire. Politically, the city has enjoyed years of peace under King Diara’s rule, but many dread
Tarikh, the Tomb of the Faceless stands alone in the desert. A site of ritual pilgrimage and worship, the tomb is a large golden dome without an entrance that holds the Prophet’s bones. The Prophet was a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
kill hippogriffs. When it spots horses, a griffon screeches to alert its pride mates, which descend quickly toward their prey.
Those riding or herding horses dread the griffon’s piercing cry
aeries, building their nests from sticks, leaves, and the bones of their prey. Once griffons establish a territory, they remain in that area until the food supply has been exhausted.
Aggressive and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the Firehive, a ramshackle platform of regurgitated bones encircles the nest. From here, demonic pilgrims and priests of Aurnozci peer through cracks in the nest’s wall to gaze upon their dread lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Frames 1d8 The Scarecrow Is Made From...
1 Animal furs, bones, horns, and claws.
2 Beehives or wasp nests over a wicker frame.
3 A carved pumpkin atop a body of thick vines
.
8 Wedding clothes that were never worn.
DAARKEN
Scarecrow Medium Construct, Chaotic Evil
AC 11 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 27 (6d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
ridges on either side of it by wooden bridges. Hanging off it are a pair of empty iron cages, and dangling underneath the tower’s raised platform is a nine-foot-tall, golem-like construct with a helm
hatches built into it that can be lifted away to get at the rigging underneath. Dangling Construct. The construct dangling beneath the platform is a shield guardian that survived the fall of Ythryn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
they met their doom. U2. Dire Wolf Den A hungry dire wolf haunts this dark cave, the uneven floor of which is strewn with animal and humanoid bones. Unless the characters offer it fresh meat, the dire
these caves. Shortly after discovering the hot spring, I heard what sounded like a granny singing. When the song ended with a shrill laugh, dread sunk its teeth in me. Ye gods, that horrible cackle! I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
themselves by decorating their lair and chewing bones. Pool. The magic of the pool has failed, and the water is filthy. Any non-undead creature that starts its turn in the pool must succeed on a DC 10
Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. Bones. Pig bones and humanoid bones are scattered across the floor, but a few 1-foot-high piles are difficult terrain. Braziers. The