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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dinner, come with an empty stomach. Their goodwill extends to heaping portions.
Note to self: send some of my spring eladrin friends to visit Mordenkainen. That’ll teach him to lighten up.
TASHA
Eladrin
Eladrin dwell in the verdant splendor of the Feywild. They are related to the elves found on the Material Plane. But while other elves can temper their wild impulses, eladrin are ruled by
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
mission, make a DC 15 Intelligence (History) check. On a success, you can learn up to three rumors related to creatures or organizations involved in the mission, which come to you through your sending
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
by feelings of goodwill. In this aspect, they defuse conflicts and alleviate suffering by using their magic to relieve any ailments that afflict the people who come to them for aid. They tolerate no
violence in their presence and move quickly to settle disputes, to ensure that peace continues to reign.
If an autumn eladrin invites you over for dinner, come with an empty stomach. Their goodwill
Tortle
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The Tortle Package
, defending their offspring, and sharing a lifetime of knowledge before they die. When the children are old enough to leave the compound, they pick up whatever weapons and tools their parents left behind and
related to a god and choose to worship that deity. In the Forgotten Realms, tortles are especially fond of Eldath, Gond, Lathander, Savras, Selûne, and Tymora. In the Greyhawk setting, they
Kobold
Legacy
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous
magical power than a potion, but they all believe that the tribal sorcerer can figure out how to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its
Dwarf
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
identities and affiliations, recognize related dwarves, and invoke their ancestors’ names in oaths and curses. To be clanless is the worst fate that can befall a dwarf.
Dwarves in other lands are
frivolous. Two things to be said for them, though: They don’t have many smiths, but the ones they have do very fine work. And when orcs or goblins come streaming down out of the mountains, an elf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Walking Castles Outlanders are always on the move, and some like to take their strongholds with them. Whether powered by gnomish invention, bestowed on worshipers as godly boons, or animated with
spirits to impregnable aquatic keeps on the shells of grumpy dragon turtles. Coveted by planar raiders, walking castles are capable of defending themselves from would-be conquerors.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You are the heir to something of great value — not mere coin or wealth, but an object that has been entrusted to you and you alone. Your inheritance might have come directly to you from a
, and might have set you on the path to adventure, but it could also come with many dangers, including those who covet your gift and want to take it from you — by force, if need be.
Skill
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet
Ideal
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Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any)
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Creativity. Half the world’s troubles come from stodgy thinking, stuck in the past. We need innovative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
background ideals related to their worship—along with other boons that might entice you into their service.
Your character doesn’t need to be a follower of any of the gods, but if you’re not, there’s
heroes of Theros might come from any of the backgrounds presented in the Player’s Handbook, the gods have a way of interceding in the lives of those meant for greatness. When determining your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Gathering Information If the Cassalanters are the main villains, the characters might come to their villa if their search for the Stone of Golorr or the Vault of Dragons hits a dead end. Victoro
Cassalanter keeps information related to his own search for the stone and the Vault of Dragons in his office (area C6).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Roll on the Boons table. 21–30 You fell in love or got married. If you get this result more than once, you can choose to have a child instead. Work with your DM to determine the identity of your love
add more detail to this friendly character and establish how your friendship began. 51–70 You spent time working in a job related to your background. Start the game with an extra 2d6 gp. 71–75 You met
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
overarching goal that can be fulfilled only by first completing a series of related quests. For example, you could create a villain who can’t be defeated until the characters explore nine dungeons in which the
lies beyond the realm of a known enemy and forces them to navigate hostile territory. The characters could be pilgrims in search of a holy site or members of a secret order dedicated to defending the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
city wall, the characters are offered their freedom in return for defending the city. Last Bastion. Far from Lekar, the characters fall in with local survivors who say the city is the country’s last
safe bastion. Upon arriving, they discover the sanctuary is not what they’d hoped. Missed Connection. The characters come to Falkovnia having heard tales of it before the land’s zombie uprising. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to transform him into a shadow dragon to better serve Vanrak in the battles to come. Thereafter, Glyster became known as Umbraxakar (“shadowborn” in Draconic). The death knight and the shadow dragon
fought side by side for many years, expanding their domain and then defending it against adventurers and other invaders. By this time, Umbraxakar had stopped caring about anything except his friendship
Orc
Legacy
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can
laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Guests of the House The characters are about to discover the haunted house known as the House of Lament. They aren’t the first to arrive, though. Two investigators are already there, having come for
described in the “Mist Wanderers” section of chapter 3: Alanik Ray and Arthur Sedgwick. A mysterious third party hired these detectives to recover documents related to Loren Halvhrest’s business and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
encompasses a creature’s training and competence in activities related to that ability. A score of 10 or 11 is the normal human average, but adventurers and many monsters are a cut above average in
every attack roll, ability check, and saving throw, ability modifiers come up in play more often than their associated scores.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons of the worlds of D&D. It introduces the gem dragons—a family of five dragon kinds—as well as a variety of other Dragons and dragon-related monsters, character options, and inspirations. This
introduction sets the scene for what’s to come in the rest of the book. It introduces the myth of the First World, created by Bahamut and Tiamat, then discusses the role that dragons play in the myths
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
aid they provide, Pharika’s servants are likely viewed with suspicion. In obtaining rare ingredients or defending researchers, the characters might come into conflict with those who can’t see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
that emerge from the sand come from a lost city that holds an intact crystal like the one the Singing Sands once was, and the magical connection between the crystals endures. Living Sands Settlements
) defending the sand. The giant hopes to use the sand to create a compass to locate Gale’s Eye Tower (in this chapter).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ultimate destinies come to pass. A cleric might be taken up into the heavens to serve as a god’s right hand. A warlock could become a patron to other warlocks. Perhaps a wizard unlocks the secret to
point, but they can still advance in meaningful ways and continue performing epic deeds that resound throughout the multiverse. Chapter 7 details epic boons you can use as rewards for these characters to maintain a sense of progress.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
might also bring a bit of the sediment as a gift to the Raven Queen. What she would give in return is never known ahead of time, but her boons come in many wondrous forms: the restoration of a lost soul, the rediscovery of a missing memory, or a glimpse into the forgotten knowledge of the ancients.
inhabit. Shadar-kai know that those who come willingly to the Raven Queen’s tower are there to beseech her for something, and thus they try to prepare such visitors for what they will face. The queen’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ghast has a blue triangle tattooed on its forehead — an indicator that it once served Ras Nsi. Skeletons The characters come across 3d6 skeletons. If the encounter occurs while the party is traveling
hatred for Chultans and everything related to Ubtao. If the party includes any Chultans or any character wearing the holy symbol of Ubtao, the wight attacks those characters in preference to other targets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
come within reach. Shambling mounds bury those they catch within their own forms as compost. Strange circumstances might give rise to shambling mounds, transforming vegetation into hulks with
rudimentary cunning. Such conditions include strikes from magical lightning, nature defending itself, or druidic curses. Roll on or choose a result from the Shambling Mound Cultivation table to inspire a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Defending the Fortress Among the tactics the players might come up with, you can help steer them toward the following options. Arrow Slits The second level of the hermitage features numerous arrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
of the Heralds of the Comet. But the hospital has come under attack—from bandits, disapproving aristocrats, or dangerous monsters—and the initiates seek help defending the place and its residents
expert on apocalyptic writings—a hierophant of the Heralds of the Comet. The hierophant shares research into related prophecies but remains guarded about the group’s beliefs. The hierophant might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the area, but the stratians also use the cyclopes to their advantage. Any time dangerous creatures come down from the mountains and pose a potential threat to Akroan holdings, the Alamon harry the enemy
for invading the lowlands.
Phoberos Outposts. Several semipermanent encampments dot the badlands between Akros and the wilds beyond. Fresh cadres of troops come here every month to relieve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the revenant. If the characters approach it, it says, “Go away.” If they don’t leave immediately, read: The creature’s grip on the greatsword tightens. “If you have come to destroy me, know this: I
perished defending this land from evil over four centuries ago, and because of my failure, I am forever doomed. If you destroy this body, my spirit will find a new corpse to inhabit, and I will hunt you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair
this sentiment is much fainter than any comparable human emotion. Since most of their waking time is spent working, adversarial kobolds rarely have opportunities to exchange insults, let alone come to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
relevant story lines into the larger campaign. Party Formation During session zero, your role is to let the players build the characters they want and to help them come up with explanations for how their
. Here are some questions you can ask the players as they create characters to get a sense of the party’s relationships: Are any of the characters related to each other? What keeps the characters together
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
proficiencies. Instead, a character can add his or her proficiency bonus to any ability check directly related to the character’s positive personality traits. For example, a character with a positive
come up with at least four positive personality traits when creating a character. When a character’s negative personality trait directly impacts an ability check, the character has disadvantage on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
directed to do so by another table, or when you simply want to come up with a piece of information quickly. The tables are in alphabetical order. Alignment 3d6 Alignment 3 Chaotic evil (50%) or
Cause of Death 1 Unknown 2 Murdered 3 Killed in battle 4 Accident related to class or occupation 5 Accident unrelated to class or occupation 6–7 Natural causes, such as disease or old age 8 Apparent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
on the water, come to a stop, or careen out of control. Size Most ships are Large, Huge, or Gargantuan. A ship’s size category is determined by its length or width, whichever is longer. For instance
capacity. Travel Pace A ship’s travel pace determines how far the vessel can move per hour and per day. A ship’s movement-related components (described later in the stat block) determine how far the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Some are charged with defending sacred glades and preserving the natural balance. At times, however, all members of the order are called together to combat foes great enough to disrupt or destroy
let them run the NPCs. Should Morista come under attack, use the scout statistics in the Monster Manual to represent her.