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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
lich against destruction, reviving the lich a few days after death. Canny foes can sabotage an eldritch lich’s revival by slaying the lich in a magic circle, thereby forcing the lich to return in
eldritch lich its parasite.
Great Old Ones
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Cthulhu
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Tharizdun, the Chained God
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Dendar
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Return to Worms. When the mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects (see the Monster Manual) in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the mage reforms from it
effect while it’s in the slug-like form, but it is subject to areas of effect as normal.
Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
13. Detention Cave A male drow elite warrior named Xirk Dezpeti’il is chained to one of three sets of manacles that hang from the west wall. The nagas use the manacles to bind creatures that resist
’ routine in exchange for freedom to return to the Underdark. If he is freed, he avoids combat and is not above stealing from his benefactors.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
legendary magic item). On his most recent visit to the Nine Hells, Kostchtchie was defeated by the archdevil Zariel, who took his hammer and chained him at the bottom of this chasm, knowing that killing him
that prevent him from casting spells, Kostchtchie squats in a 10-foot-deep, 80-foot-diameter pool of black tar in a cavern at the bottom of a chasm, his hands chained behind him. His unholy screams and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
forest gnome) area L12 — Mishka (9-year-old female human) area L13 Chained to a worktable The Lost Children table identifies the children currently held captive inside Loomlurch and their locations
Granny Nightshade’s tyranny have no easy way to return home, but they can take refuge at Little Oak’s treehouse or be left in the care of the unicorn Lamorna at Wayward Pool. The dwarf Elkhorn (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
tight-fitting dress barks orders at the workers while a goblin frantically makes adjustments to her costume using needles, pins, and thread. A tiny creature chained to a hooded lantern on a tabletop is
creature chained to the hooded lantern is Golmo, an unarmed brigganock (see appendix C), accompanied by the ball of light that contains his soul. Endelyn forces Golmo to draw diagrams for various
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, make sure any players involved have chosen gods for their characters. Krynn’s deities and their provinces are listed in this book’s introduction. Visions of Divinity This prelude focuses on characters
any disturbance in their camp. If they were traveling with anyone else, their companions are waiting for them when they return. Any fellow travelers didn’t notice the characters leaving the camp and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
, thereby forcing the lich to return in a distorted form, robbed of most of its power. An eldritch lich constantly hears bizarre whispers from the Far Realm, to which the lich nods and mutters. Occasionally
Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an eldritch lich its parasite. Great Old Ones d6 Form 1 Cthulhu 2 Tharizdun, the Chained God 3 Dendar, the Night Serpent 4 Ghaunadaur 5 Zargon, the Returner 6 That Which Lurks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
runaways trade one punishment for another in the poisonous town, a dismal burg chained to the prison plane of Carceri. Betrayers and backstabbers ruminate on their pasts in captivity, agonizing over their
. However, those who commit crimes within Curst risk a fate called Second Exile, in which the offender is bound and thrown into the gate, never to return. Second Exile is typically reserved for gruesome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
hundreds of years ago on the Purple Rocks. The humans who inhabit these islands cast their young into the sea as part of a ritual to appease Slarkrethel. These sacrificed offspring resurface and return
to their villages years later as adults, albeit with piscine deformities. When they reach the end of their natural life span, they return to the sea and their fearsome master. The inhabitants of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
damage.
Zariel’s Lair Zariel makes her lair in a basalt citadel that rises up in Avernus. From nearly a mile away, one can hear the screams coming from burned victims chained to the stronghold’s
can see if it isn’t incapacitated. It can swap the initiative results of the chosen creatures among them.
That which falls from grace may yet rise to regain it. If Zariel were to return to her celestial self, how glorious would be the tales!
—Mordenkainen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Dexterity check. Two prisoners are chained here when the characters arrive: an unarmed goblin named Lerk and a 13-year-old boy named Delvin Stormshore (CG male Illuskan human commoner with no weapons
before the hags return. Since the boy can’t see in the dark, he mistakes the bullying goblin for his jailer, not another prisoner. If rescued, Delvin insists that the characters call him “Del” and gladly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
their divinity, they warred among themselves. Magic became unpredictable, and the prayers of the faithful went unanswered. Some of the gods-turned-mortal were slain, while a handful of mortals ascended to
godhood, assuming the responsibilities of the dead deities. The Return of Netheril In 1374 DR, the Empire of Netheril rose again when the floating city of Thultanthar, commonly known as Shade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
“enlightened ones.” Through the technology of the planar craft and Kwalish’s experimentation, each brain in a jar has been chained to the others to form a hive-mind consciousness, even as each retains its
their brains in order to return them to a semblance of life. Kwalish promised to research a means of finding new bodies for his fallen companions, but was driven away by the Grand Master before he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
guards in areas 16, area 17, area 18, and area 24. Relieved guards return here to rest. When an alarm sounds, the sleeping giants awaken, grab their morningstars, and move to area 6. If there are no
, an adult bronze dragon, is chained to the back wall and floor of this spacious, windowless cell. Two locked manacles bind the dragon’s hind legs, preventing him from moving more than a few feet in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
coalesced to give shape to the entity now known as the Raven Queen. The Fortress of Memories Since achieving divinity, the Raven Queen has filled her realm with shadows and memories, obsessively
, but much can also be lost. Many adventurers never return from the fortress, forever trapped within a world created from their own experience.
The Raven Queen’s Influence The Raven Queen’s desire to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
hyena skulls that bite into the flesh of a screaming devil with sharp spines covering its thin, man-sized body. Jabbing the chained fiend with their long proboscises are three droning flies as big as
horses.
The chained fiend is Alazub, a barbed devil with 25 hit points remaining. The giant flies are three chasmes. Characters who enter the chamber are susceptible to the chasmes’ Drone trait. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
courtyard to have disadvantage on Wisdom checks and saving throws. Being chained to the pillars causes hypnotic dreams that, after a period of weeks or months, improve combat skill and imbue most
creatures with strong devotion to the Red Wizards. Four Thayan warriors chained to the pillars are in an advanced state of entrancement. They can be treated as unconscious. If they are slain, a gong sounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
1 hit point and no will to fight. Upon seeing the characters, it throws up its hands and says in Ignan, “I give up.” In return for being left alone, Xind is willing to tell the characters about
magmatic pool at the heart of Jademount is the lair of the tlexolotl (detailed at the end of this adventure) named Izel. The tlexolotl resents any interruptions to his plans. The four humans chained to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
stench of animals. Three chained wolves snarl and rattle their chains as you approach the cave mouth. Each wolf’s chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite.
The Cragmaws keep a
kennel of foul-tempered wolves they’re training for battle. Three wolves are chained to a single post. They can’t reach targets standing on the steps, but all three wolves attack any creature that moves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
-Towns, Kapanuk was of little use to his captors. If released, Kapanuk tries to acquire some weapons and armor. He also invites the characters to return with him to Wyrmdoom Crag, where his kin will
. Chained to the statue’s pedestal is an emaciated, malformed creature with rubbery, purplish-gray flesh, a bulbous head with a metal plate bolted to it, and sinister eyes.
If Xardorok Sunblight (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
order came into possession of a piece of the Orrery of the Wanderer called the rotor of return, and just over a month ago that their search for lore on the rotor came to the attention of the Six. The
travel, Hoobur has so far failed to find the rotor of return, but he doesn’t mind. He has claimed the lighthouse since returning here from Phandalin, finding the basement laboratory to be a perfect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Waterdeep’s acquired wealth and strength of arms to create a northern empire. Ahghairon defied him before all the people, and Raurlor ordered the mage to be chained. But when Ahghairon magically turned aside
that they return the tablets to him. But Ao was not omniscient, it seems, nor overly wise. The gods didn’t seek out the tablets, and thus it was left to mortal heroes to sort out the mess. They did so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
initiation ritual. The foundation myth of a mystery cult is usually simple and often involves a god’s death and rising, or a journey to the underworld and a return. Mystery cults often revere sun and
can attain divinity. In fact, ascending to godhood is the ultimate goal of some philosophies. The power of a philosophy stems from the belief that mortals invest in it. A philosophy that only one person believes in isn’t strong enough to bestow magical power on that person.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Seldarine The pantheon of elven deities, called the Seldarine, includes Corellon and the group of primal elves whom he graced with divinity. These gods were the ones who brought word to Corellon
, to try new things, to imagine what they desire and then pursue it, and to be kind to others. In return for this freedom from the usual requirements of religion, Corellon expects them to address
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
most, squeezed in between the ship’s stern and the adjacent cabin, appears to be a holding cell. A slim humanoid figure cowers in the far corner, chained to the hull.
The figure is that of a sea
undertakings (he will, of course, expect a normal portion of treasure). Afterward, he reluctantly leaves them to return home. A PRISONER FROM THE DEEP
Assuming that the characters befriend Oceanus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
attuned to this zone. He is willing to share the key’s attunement in return for a taste of fresh blood. Any character who agrees to this bargain suffers the effects of Issem’s bite attack. Development
that person. If the elemental sees the rift in area 7, it uses the rift to leave the Doomvault and return to the Elemental Plane of Fire. White Gate. A white gate is located east of this area at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
areas of the dungeon. He cannot aid his rescuers, but he will repay them with service. Third Cell. An elf knight is chained to the wall. He is wounded from torture (currently down to 14 hit points). He
dwarves chained to the floor and forced to labor making weapons. Four of them are dwarf commoners intent only on escaping if they are released, but the fifth is a veteran who volunteers to stay with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
stronghold and return home. Cell 2C. Eight male elf commoners are awaiting sacrifice in the Temple. They have no treasure, but they promise to sing their rescuers’ praises. Cell 3C. A merchant is being
the floor, twined in each other’s arms. Cell 12C. A female human assassin is chained to the wall. She cheerfully admits to being a thief who was caught trying to find the king’s treasure room (“Know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
can’t be targeted directly by any attack or other effect while it’s in the slug-like form, but it is subject to areas of effect as normal.
Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark
16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Return to Worms. When the mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects (see the Monster Manual) in the same space. Unless the swarm is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
reduced-threat dragon turtle (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above) — it has no tail attack — recently taken from Lake Thaylambar, has been chained here while the insidious mind control magic of the
monsters attack any characters who return to this zone. White Gates. A white gate stands at the junction in the corridor to the south, which leads to the Augmentation Chambers and to the Blood Pools
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
maintain an uneasy peace, although skirmishes occur. The troglodytes usually use the old orc tunnel (see area 21) to hunt on the surface and leave the orcs alone. In return, Great Ulfe’s followers rarely
weapon—a freshly captured giant subterranean lizard (see appendix B). Although the lizard is chained, it can attack anyone who comes within its reach. It strikes with its tail first, hoping to knock a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
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
Vallakovich has the key to Udo’s manacles. The manacles break if they take 10 damage or more from a single weapon attack. If the characters release Udo, his first desire is to return to his home. Later
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
terrible foe would never return. Then they entombed a fierce orc warrior to defend it forever in undeath. The door leading from area 36 bears an inscription in Orc: “Beyond this door the Maker of Death
is chained. May he gnaw on his own hate until the sun dies and all things end.” This room was once a shrine to the gods of the dwarves. The walls are carved with their dour images, and a low stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
willing to trade cleric spells of up to 5th level, including raise dead, in return for recovery of the remains he seeks. 27. Saltmarsh Cemetery The town’s cemetery is well-kept, but many of its graves are
Saltmarsh. If news of an aberration reaches him, he hires adventurers to stalk and kill the creature. 30. Standing Stones Two enormous runestones stand on this island. In ages past, a siren was chained to