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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
character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Intelligence of 22, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 24, as well as hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet.
The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate
during your turn, the shield can choose to radiate an aura of dread for 1 minute. (This is not a power of the shield that you control.) Any creature hostile to you that starts its turn within 20 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
domed shelter made from the warped, bowing branches of nearby trees. A low doorway leads inside.
This 10-foot-by-10-foot shelter is the lair of Agatha the banshee. If the characters exercise caution
shelter, read the following: A home of sorts is sheltered within the dome of woven branches. It is sparsely furnished with chests, shelves, a table, and a chaise longue, all of it old and of elven craft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
screen made from the warped branches of trees standing close together, woven into a domelike shelter in the shadows. A low doorway leads inside.
If the characters exercise caution and remember what
they’ve come for, they will be able to speak with the banshee. When the characters enter the shelter, read the following: A home of sorts is sheltered within the dome of woven branches. It is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Nightmare Logic By the standards of what other worlds’ inhabitants consider true and sane, the Domains of Dread don’t make sense. The setting’s domains don’t neatly flow into one another, histories
uncertainty, mystery, paranoia, and dread in defiance of logic or common sense. In Ravenloft, tales like the
treasure-haunting Bagman
come to terrifying life The characters in your Ravenloft adventures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Vistani Lore Characters who read the Book of the Raven learn the following information about the Vistani: The Vistani are planar travelers often encountered in the Shadowfell, and they seem to be
Domains of Dread, where creatures born in darkness dwell. This “gift” was thrust upon them by mysterious entities called the Dark Powers, as a boon for their kindness toward strangers. The Vistani
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
went on to inspire the creation of a campaign setting of the same name in 1990: Ravenloft, home of the Domains of Dread.
Module I6: Ravenloft, written by Tracy and Laura Hickman, broke new ground by
adventure gives glimpses into that world. In time, cursed Barovia was torn from its home world by the Dark Powers and bound in mist as one of the Domains of Dread in the Shadowfell.
This book is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
. They now watch the rebuilding of the town with caution, hoping that the reconstructed tower does not bring similar disaster. When the characters first arrive at the town (after securing it during the
quest “A Normal Day in Leilon”), show the Leilon map to the players and use the following read-aloud text: Leilon is a ruined town encircled by an earthen rampart. To the southwest, new settlers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
To the Coast The journey to Dread Wolf Cove takes five days—fewer if the characters have Clystran’s guidance or other methods of conveyance. Consult the “Movement in the Wastes” section in chapter 5
coast, read the following: Three crimson dragonnels appear in the sky bearing riders in Dragon Army armor. They pursue a fourth dragonnel, but this one has no rider, and its scales are of a coppery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the location of the tomb, but he has not brought it with him out of caution for the diary’s safety. He promises that they can see it next time. Gargosh agrees to meet them the next day at the same spot
to step in and take it from the characters. The doppelganger doesn’t know everything that Gargosh knows. However, it can read surface thoughts and, if questioned, might be able to glean the expected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins. They now watch the rebuilding of the town with caution, hoping that the reconstructed tower does not bring similar disaster. When you are ready for the adventure to
get underway, show the Leilon map to the players and read the following boxed text aloud: The palisade of Leilon forms a semicircle on the northeastern side of the town, defended by an earthen rampart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Acheron Incursion Reaching the gate to Acheron involves following a long tunnel to a massive mechanical lift. So long as the characters are with Major Kalar, the town guards don’t impede them. Read
Mosaic Mimir to the portal, though, insisting they fulfill their deal with her first. There’s little evidence to discover, but the soldiers reinforce the direness of their situation and convey their dread of the next attack. When the characters are done investigating, proceed with the following section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
the rebuilding of the town with caution, hoping that the reconstructed tower does not bring similar disaster. When you are ready for the adventure to get underway, show the Leilon map to the players
and read the following boxed text aloud: The half-finished palisade of Leilon will soon make a complete semicircle on the northeast side of the town, defended by an earthen rampart. To the southwest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
stopped to rest, giving the party the chance to catch them. As the characters come upon the lizardfolk, use the following read-aloud text to set the scene: Ahead of you, the sound of murmuring and hissing
are a typical adventuring party, they charge in without a plan. However, they might favor caution and knowledge over brute force. A more cautious party can better catch the lizards unaware and might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
camped on the hill outside the gates of Daggerford, near the road. Guards atop the walls watch the camp closely at all hours. When the characters approach the camp, read: As the evening grows dark, you
, which contain their belongings but nothing of value. The Dancing Fire Stanimir introduces himself and welcomes the characters to his camp. If they deliver Duchess Morwen’s warning, read: Stanimir laughs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. In any case, the characters arrive in the dungeon’s gatehouse by teleportation. To start the adventure, read: You arrive in a shadowy hall with glowing teleportation circles etched into the floor
the vault. Tarul Var’s quarters lie in the Doomvault. Although the lich was defeated, he might have already rematerialized thanks to the power of his phylactery. Protected by his dread warriors, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Domains of Dread. They don’t always claim their victims bodily, though. Rather, the Mists might steal characters’ minds, placing them into survivors involved in specific terrifying scenarios. Perhaps
adventureDwindling resources contribute to terrifying situations. When a group runs out of hit points, spells, food, or other vital reserves, tension and dread increase. High-level characters, though, have such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Red Fire Silver Cold White Cold You can speak, read, and write Draconic. Additionally, whenever you make a Charisma check when interacting with dragons, your proficiency bonus is doubled if it
at 18th level, you can channel the dread presence of your dragon ancestor, causing those around you to become awestruck or frightened. As an action, you can spend 5 sorcery points to draw on this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate telepathically with any creature it can sense within 120 feet of it. Its voice is a deep, hollow whisper. The
concentration required). The shield regains all expended charges daily at dawn. Anytime during your turn, the shield can choose to radiate an aura of dread for 1 minute. (This is not a power of the shield
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
an enemy’s tactics, discern a hidden threat, or intimidate a foe whose weaknesses you have previously assessed (see “Read the Opposition” below). The Obviator Franchise Rank Features
1
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Read the Opposition
2 Alchemist’s Insight, Obviator’s Lenses
3 Advanced Preparations, Travel Alchemical Kit
4 Enhanced Lenses, Obviate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Fire Silver Cold White Cold You can speak, read, and write Draconic. Additionally, whenever you make a Charisma check when interacting with dragons, your proficiency bonus is doubled if it applies to
18th level, you can channel the dread presence of your dragon ancestor, causing those around you to become awestruck or frightened. As an action, you can spend 5 sorcery points to draw on this power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
gift of the diviner, able to tap into the flow of time to read portents of the future. Your divinations help negate the risks for your franchise, whether in business deals or dangerous treasure
quite like you do. War Magic Success in business requires prudent caution and take-charge offense in equal measure. As a war mage, your focus on abjuration and evocation is thus a good fit for success
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters arrive there, read the following: The walls of this circular tower chamber are punctuated by arched windows that are currently shuttered. Bookcases filled with eldritch volumes stand
Candlekeep. Unfold the poster map of Avernus at this time and let the players study it. Sylvira then gives the characters a word of caution: “This map might not be entirely reliable,” warns Sylvira
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the characters open their door, they see Malaina in a panic. She shouts for the characters to come downstairs. Read or paraphrase the following: The sanctum looks like it was hit by a tornado: there
, Alustriel suggests the characters use the Chime of Exile to return Kas to Tovag, his Domain of Dread. Alustriel notes that the characters need to significantly weaken Kas before the magic item will work on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Horror Atmosphere Atmosphere is the overall mood of your game. It’s the sense of levity, excitement, or dread that stems from a story’s content and players’ perception of it. Atmosphere can be
using colored lights or using patterned cut-outs to cast eerie shadows. Whenever manipulating lighting, though, always ensure players have enough light to read by. Props Props can serve as artifacts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
bones crushed underneath. Those who succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence (Medicine) check while examining the bones identify that they are fey in origin. RAISING SOAPWORT
Characters who’ve read Thalivar’s
ruined chamber where his beacon once lay. Each time he draws close to the rubble, a terrible dread holds him back. Thalivar wishes his faerie servant Soapwort were here to assure him that he’s dreaming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Grimskalle Locations (G15-G23) G15. Tests of the Frostmaiden The first time the characters enter one of these chambers, read: The walls of this oddly shaped room are etched with elaborate panoramas
one or more of the characters are transported here, read: Your surroundings vanish in a flurry of snow and ice. When your vision clears, you find yourself standing at the edge of a camp, its tents
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
rows of pillars, six great magic circles glow brightly, illuminating the whole chamber.
Creatures. One dread warrior (see appendix B), two wights, and six zombies patrol the area. Summoning Circles
lich Tarul Var with his guards, four dread warriors (see appendix B for both stat blocks). Having lost the Bloodgate, Var is confined to this area because of his fear of Szass Tam, while he awaits his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters near the ruined tower, read the following text: Ahead, a pale stone tower juts from the rust-colored landscape. Carved with the likenesses of a thousand elven warriors, the tower has
source of magic to the north. He asks the characters to escort him there, not knowing the location is Dread Wolf Cove (area J on map 5.1). If they do, he promises to reward them with whatever they find there and a future favor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
source with them or otherwise don’t mask their approach. When the characters enter the cave, read or paraphrase the following: Seven kobolds with leathery wings are making a statue out of clay in the
in this cave. They are desperate to avoid the unwelcome attention of Lashlo, the djinni in area N10, and try to remain as silent as possible. Development. The galeb duhr’s caution is unwarranted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. When the characters enter or peer inside a kitchen, read or paraphrase the following text: The floor of this futuristic kitchen is stained with the grimy outlines of equipment removed from the area
immediately commence preoperative procedures. The androids attempt to place the character on the operating table and attack any who interfere. During the struggle, the androids caution interrupters that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
overt displays of it. 6 Ancient dragons fill me with dread. My knees grow weak in their presence. Cloud Giants Cloud giants are aptly named, or at least were at one time. Few of them live literally on
giant’s armor and weapons are as much a record of its battle honors as its trophy collection is, for those who know how to read the signs. Notches carved into the haft of a weapon show the number and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Lower Palace Locations P11. Carriage House When the characters open one of the doors leading to this chamber and peer inside, read: The doors swing open to reveal a crystal carriage hitched to a pair
seats at a table, read: The tea cart from the banquet hall rolls onto the terrace and careens over to your table. Cups, saucers, bowls, utensils, and napkins fly out of the cart’s drawers and arrange