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Heroes of the Borderlands
Amphibious. The kuo-toa can breathe air and water.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kuo-toa has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.Brine Slicer. Melee Attack Roll: +4
of piscine gods.
Kuo-toa undertake contrived plots to propel themselves to dominance, often kidnapping people to learn their secrets or making dubious sacrifices to bizarre gods. These marauders
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
throw and only half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the skull lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Master of the
Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At will: mage hand, message
2/day each: dimension door, fear
1/day each: cloudkill, cone of coldThe skull lord can take 3 legendary actions
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
). The archon can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: command, guiding bolt, spare the dying
1/day each: crusader's mantle, spirit guardians
Magic
Resistance. The archon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Mount. If the archon isn’t mounted, it can use a bonus action to magically teleport onto the creature
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Aura of Silence. When a creature starts its turn within 30 feet of the ashen rider, the rider can force that creature to make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw if the rider can see it. On a successful save
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18). The rider can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: command, compelled duel
1/day each: banishment, blade barrier
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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Feature: Undercity Paths
You know hidden, underground pathways that you can use to bypass crowds, obstacles, and observation as you move through the city. When you aren’t in combat, you
and companions you lead can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your speed would normally allow. The paths of the undercity are haunted by dangers that rarely brave the
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
while learning to fight, to survive in the wild, and to fear the gods.
The children that can’t endure the rigors of a life of combat are culled from the main body of the tribe, taken into the
greatness. (Evil)
3
Dominance. I will have achieved glory when all cower before my might. (Evil)
4
Intimidation. I can get what I want from weaklings that fear me. (Evil)
5
Glory. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Thebestys Outside the gate-towns, Thebestys is one of the largest settlements in the Outlands. Deserts and marshes compete for dominance around the walled city, situated near the banks of the River
within the endless repository can prove futile—some creatures die of old age in between its bookshelves only to continue their hunt as petitioners. More often, planar powers of knowledge come to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
acquire it from characters who have slain a dragon. Aside from greed, such groups can have any number of motivations for seeking a dragon’s treasure. Often, such groups seek to draw on the magic of a
5 Reassert the dominance of the Material Plane in a region, banishing influence that has been seeping in from another plane of existence
6 Open a portal to another plane of existence or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Among the Ghaal’dar, you are constantly forced to prove your strength and skill or to cede dominance to others. Ghaal’dar rarely kill in a casual battle; you may fight to prove a point, but kill only when
people can reclaim this lost glory. The Dhakaani were renowned for their martial skill, but also for their discipline. Muut roughly translates to “duty”—your duty to your empire, your clan, your commander
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
and sea under the blessings of piscine gods. Kuo-toa undertake contrived plots to propel themselves to dominance, often kidnapping people to learn their secrets or making dubious sacrifices to bizarre
Skills Perception +4
Senses Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 30 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Undercommon
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Traits
Amphibious. The kuo-toa can breathe air and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, recently hatched ones might hunt one another, seeking dominance over their clutch and slaying rivals they can’t subjugate. Black Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
AC 17 Initiative
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes two Rend attacks.
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
floating in shadowy sockets, hinting at the malevolence of its undead mind. Though many dragons pursue vain goals of destruction and dominance, dracoliches are more nefarious than the most evil dragons
mages or cultists that can perform the proper ritual. During the ritual, the dragon consumes a toxic brew that slays it instantly. The attendant spellcasters then ensnare its spirit and transfer it to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
strength brings honor to Gruumsh. (Any) 2 Prowess. Killing all your enemies is the path to greatness. (Evil) 3 Dominance. I will have achieved glory when all cower before my might. (Evil) 4 Intimidation
. I can get what I want from weaklings that fear me. (Evil) 5 Glory. The goals of the tribe don’t concern me. Personal glory is what I crave. (Chaotic) 6 Savagery. I will not be controlled. (Chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
initiates who can’t handle the rigors of training, spies who meddle in his affairs, and lost travelers who accidentally discover his temple. The white-robed figures are two Immortal Lotus monks (see
seep out of the tree and begin consuming the remains. Each black pudding can devour one gnome corpse in 2 rounds or one human corpse in 4 rounds. The puddings ignore creatures that leave them alone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
known as the Beast Lord. Malar’s goal is to assume dominance over the forest—particularly the area around the Pool of Eternal Spring—and his agents have been hard at work brutally killing animals of all
there is no better way to demonstrate his dominance than by using his cult members to help bring forth a corrupted version of the avatar of Lurue the Unicorn to serve the Beast Lord’s ends in his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
long stingers. There is one skull flier per character, excluding sidekicks. You can find the statistics for these creatures in Appendix A. A Nice Chat The coven does not attack immediately. They don’t
previous years kidnapping people off the High Road and dragging them into the Mere of Dead Men to eat. She misses news of the city and favors anyone who can provide gossip about Waterdeep or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
their dominance for centuries. Adult Blue Dragon Huge Dragon (Chromatic), Lawful Evil
AC 19 Initiative +10 (20)
HP 212 (17d12 + 102)
Speed 40 ft., Burrow 30 ft., Fly 80 ft.
Ability Score Mod
Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Passion vs. Restraint The elven personality is a mixture of two opposing forces, which vie for dominance throughout an elf’s life. How an elf handles the tension between passion and restraint colors
conflict taking place inside an elf’s mind. Elves keep their passion internalized because they learn at a young age that such feelings can become destructive when they are allowed to take control. Elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
over past encounters with foes and sometimes mistake newcomers for my ancient enemies.
3 I can recall many tidbits of lore picked up over the centuries but have no sense of their import.
4
I don’t like the taste of warm blood and always rinse my mouth out with snow after a fight.
5 Whenever I encounter a new type of creature, I try to lure it back to my lair so I can add it to my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the rocs so that his worshipers might challenge the dragons’ dominance of the air. When the war ended, the rocs were freed from giant domination and spread throughout the world.
Though cloud giants
grounds. A roc seldom hunts swift or small creatures, and it ignores towns and forests where prey can easily take cover. When it locates a large and slow-moving target such as a giant, a whale, or an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Steeders Giant hunting spiders, steeders prowl the depths of the Underdark. Most steeders are encountered in the company of duergar. Female Dominance. Female steeders grow larger and stronger than
attacking each other. Low Cunning. Steeders are intelligent enough to learn simple hand signals and vocal commands, but even a domesticated steeder can turn against its handler. Training these beasts requires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
economic dominance, which often comes at the expense of other houses and sometimes with little concern for ethics. Ambitious forces within the houses—if not the houses as a whole—can lead them to
. Lyrandar and Orien. Before the airship’s invention, House Orien had a monopoly on travel across Khorvaire. Lyrandar’s expansion into air travel threatens that dominance. Medani and Tharashk. House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
might replace or supplement the slaadi). The top of the watchtower, however, is the domain of the death tyrant. None of the Aberrations within the watchtower can leave it, thanks to the ancient knights
Detect Magic spell) can permanently remove them with the Dispel Magic spell (DC 16). Alternatively, anyone can attempt to remove the wards by performing a 1-hour ritual outside the watchtower and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Chapter 15: Werewolf Den West of Lake Baratok is a cave complex that the werewolves of Barovia use as a den. Characters who interrogate captured werewolves can learn the den’s location. Most of the
pleased with Emil’s attempt to fracture the pack. The dire wolves took Emil back to Castle Ravenloft to face punishment, and he was never seen again. Kiril reestablished his dominance, but his ideas and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
establish dominance. Yet skull lords always prove to be their own worst enemies; each is a combined being born from three hateful individuals, and they constantly plot against themselves. Infighting and
incapacitated.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the skull lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Master of the Grave. While within 30 feet of the skull lord, any Undead ally of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
establish dominance. Yet skull lords always prove to be their own worst enemies; as a combined being born from three hateful individuals, they constantly plot against themselves. Creatures of Betrayal
)
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the skull lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Master of the Grave. While within 30 feet of the skull lord, any undead ally of the skull lord makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
“Bronzebone band,” as if these minotaurs were just one more faction competing for dominance in Phoberos. But these minotaurs aren’t just one more raiding band; they are the soldiers of Skophos, the minotaur
. Only the priests of Mogis can force the city’s leaders to put aside their quarrels and work toward a single goal. Lesser Peristyle The minotaurs of Skophos acknowledge the entire pantheon of gods, though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
realm. Their dominance made them like gods. Then the true gods appeared, smashing the aboleths’ empire. Aboleths have never forgotten. Eternal Memories. Aboleths have flawless memories. They pass on their
, recalling moments from prehistory with perfect clarity. They plot patiently and intricately across eons. Few creatures can conceive of the extent of an aboleth’s plan. Gods in the Lake. Aboleths dwell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
.
When frost giants of different clans meet and their status is unclear, they wrestle for dominance. Such meetings might resemble festivals where giants cheer on their champions, making bold boasts and
challenges. At other times, the informal ceremony can become a chaotic free-for-all where both clans rush into a melee that fells trees, shatters the ice on frozen lakes, and causes avalanches on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
adventurers. Though they aren’t moved by vanity, duergar are extremely proud of their work, and praising the quality of duergar crafting can sometimes help outsiders in their dealings with the gray dwarves
access to the War domain. Deep Duerra. Laduguer’s mortal daughter who then ascended, Deep Duerra is the goddess of cooperation and dominance. War is her domain as well. Diirinka. The patron of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
world needs heroes to take up the cause. Nations compete on many levels—over economic dominance, political influence, territory, magical power, and more—each looking to maintain or improve its status
valleys of the Demon Wastes, from the skyscrapers of Sharn to the dinosaur-filled Talenta Plains, Eberron is a world of adventure. Adventures can draw heroes from one exotic location to another across
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
exerts its dominance over animals in its domain. All Beasts within 1 mile of the lair have the Charmed condition while in that area. Sea and Storms. While in its lair, the kraken can cast Control Weather
)
Traits
Amphibious. The kraken can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the kraken fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Siege Monster. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
pause between two great moments in their history. The mission of this scholarly order is to collect the accumulated learning of the past and preserve it so a future giant civilization can build upon
—can access the riches of this knowledge. Hidden Rune Adventures The Hidden Rune Adventures table suggests ways characters on any world might encounter agents of this order. Hidden Rune Adventures d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and champions. She speaks for Droaam, and is always interested in intrigues and plots. Sora Maenya is the commander of Droaam’s armies. It’s said that she can crush a giant with her bare hands, then eat
her answers are often cryptic, even when dealing with her sisters; she might give vital advice even to her enemies. There is little that can be hidden from Sora Teraza, but the question is always
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. When the characters first see the golem, read: Even in the gloom, you can make out a monstrous shape lumbering down the hall. When the darkness can no longer hide its true nature, your eyes are
end of the hall leads outside and can be pulled open to reveal the gardens (area S9). The sixty mongrelfolk confined here are fed at irregular intervals by Clovin Belview. Dinner is foretold by the






