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Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the gremishka’s initiative.Gremishkas are the vicious products of mistakes made by novice spellcasters seeking to create life. The results are cat-sized, magically unstable creatures with
gave them life as they infest the walls of spellcasters’ homes or the surrounding lands.
Despite their feral appearances, gremishkas are cunning creatures. They might imitate the sounds of
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
by novice spellcasters seeking to create life. The results are cat-sized, magically unstable creatures with a taste for the trappings of magic—particularly spellbooks, spell components
.
Despite their feral appearances, gremishkas are cunning creatures. They might imitate the sounds of whimpering children or wounded animals to coax victims into tight quarters. While they favor
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
;rohgs are broad-shouldered, four-armed Giants, 15 feet tall, with burnt-orange skin. They have flat noses, pointed ears, and long hair that grows down the backs and sides of their otherwise bald
heads. They wear simple garb and like to hurl heavy rocks. A b’rohg can wield a weapon with each of its four arms, but it prefers to pound enemies with its fists and rip smaller creatures apart with
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, where they live in clans and mine precious metals and gems.
Small and lithe, pechs have long, thin limbs and broad feet. Their large, pupilless eyes are sensitive to bright light, which they avoid
Earth to shape stone to its will, but pechs are stronger together than alone. When in groups, pechs can combine their magic to conjure great curtains of stone and infuse creatures with the fortitude of elemental earth.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Lorehold College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the course of history. Scholars of this broad mystical study divide between those who see history as
, shunting the minds of nearby creatures out of this moment in time. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of the pledgemage’s next turn.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
", "rollAction":"Weight of History"}. The professor magically compresses time around up to six creatures of its choice that it can see within 30 feet of itself. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom
College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the course of history. Scholars of this broad mystical study divide between those who see history as an unpredictable jumble of chance and those who believe events form a perfect—and predictable—pattern.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
bear an array of spells to turn other creatures into their agents, influencing their decisions in subtle ways and making them unwitting accomplices in their own destruction. Nagpas are extraordinarily
helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
graduating to pushing someone down the stairs or setting a house on fire. Eventually, the child’s terrified family and community face painful decisions of what to do about the seemingly remorseless
child.
Much as annis hags befriend children in order to corrupt them, they may adopt a group of ogres, trolls, or other creatures (ogre;ogres and troll;trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
All-Around Vision. The quori can't be surprised while it isn't incapacitated.
Incorporeal Movement. The quori can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes
eyebinders — entities formed of pure shadow that is outlined by a nimbus of energy. A host of disembodied eyes whirl around a kalaraq, each reflecting a consciousness the creature has consumed.
Kalaraq quori
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
spell ends. It is dedicated to whatever god, pantheon, or philosophy is represented by the holy symbol used in the casting.
You make all decisions about the temple’s appearance. The interior is
enclosed by a floor, walls, and a roof, with one door granting access to the interior and as many windows as you wish. Only you and any creatures you designate when you cast the spell can open or close
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Movement. The ghost can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Incorporeal Movement
his will.
Grandfather Karlov. The head of the council, who gives final approval to its decisions and breaks ties within the group, is Karlov, known as Grandfather. In life, Karlov was the greediest of
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s grim energy.
Shadar-kai have ashen skin tones, and while they’re in the Shadowfell, they also become wizened, reflecting the somber nature of that gloomy plane.
Like other elves
, 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
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
.
Class-Based Living Loot Satchel
Class
Satchel
Barbarian
Broad belt with a dozen hanging pockets
Bard
Lute case
Cleric
Hollowed-out holy tome
Druid
Made from natural
—even items that wouldn’t normally fit in your satchel, but which fit within the chest. Thanks to Head Office striking deals you don’t want to know about with extraplanar creatures
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
energy when the throne’s powers are activated.
After the fall of Shanatar, the Wyrmskull Throne fell into the clutches of less honorable creatures. A band of adventurers wrested the throne from
decisions of the throne’s master.
Properties of the Throne. The throne has 9 charges and regains all expended charges daily at dawn. A creature that sits on the throne while attuned to a
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Giff are tall, broad-shouldered folk with hippo-like features. Some have smooth skin, while others have short bristles on their faces and the tops of their heads. As beings of impressive size and
rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Humans and Dragonmarks Five different dragonmarks appear among humans, reflecting their dominant status among the races of Khorvaire: The Mark of Making is found in House Cannith, which has used it
House Vadalis, which uses it to breed fine mounts and other creatures. Humans also number among House Tharashk and manifest the Mark of Finding with their half-orc kin.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Dungeon Master’s Guide, you’ll find advice for how to create adventures and even create whole worlds. Guide the Story. You narrate much of the action during play, describing locations and creatures that
results of the adventurers’ decisions. Adjudicate the Rules. You oversee how the group uses the game’s rules, making sure the rules serve the group’s fun. You’ll want to read the rest of this chapter to understand those rules, and you’ll find the rules glossary essential.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Story. You narrate much of the action during play, describing locations and creatures that the adventurers face. The players decide what their characters do as they navigate hazards and choose what to
explore. Then you use a combination of imagination and the game’s rules to determine the results of the adventurers’ decisions. Adjudicate the Rules. You oversee how the group uses the game’s rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Deadly Encounters Many of the encounters in this adventure are deadly by design. They test the players’ ability to make smart, informed decisions under pressure. A deadly encounter might be the only
kill (“TPK”) need not herald the end of the campaign. Giants and other intelligent creatures are fond of taking prisoners. The first time a TPK occurs, you can have the characters miraculously awaken as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
offers new race and class options, reflecting the unique character of Ravnica as a Magic setting, and the creatures and characters seen on Magic cards. You can also use this material in any other D&D
of the cards. Chapter 6 presents new monsters and NPCs, again reflecting the creatures seen on Magic cards as well as the nature of each guild. The guildmaster of each guild is detailed in this chapter, as are a variety of guild members.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
1. Stairs Rising up to a broad terrace before the gate, these wide stairs are built for gnomish feet. They are difficult terrain for Medium and larger creatures. 1a. Cart Lift At the top of the
, although any creature with a Strength of 20 or any group of creatures with the combined strength to lift 600 pounds can operate it. The lift’s tunnel is wide enough for the sleds but has little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Acquisitions Incorporated franchise is a group effort. Many decisions must be made in the course of running a franchise and playing in an Acq Inc campaign, and it is assumed that all players will be
involved in making those decisions. Whenever this book talks about a franchise collectively — and in particular, when it talks about decisions being made by a franchise — the understanding is that all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Firewatch Island Firewatch Island is a small island set between a populous peninsula and the mouth of a broad river. Its only feature of note is the hermitage built on the site of the abandoned ruin
noisy birds, and various tide pool creatures. But now the stink of corpses in area 14 has drawn additional scavengers from the surrounding waters and the mainland — including a dangerous monster.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
of the action during play, describing locations and creatures that the adventurers face with read-aloud text. The players decide what their characters do as they navigate hazards and choose what to
explore. Then you use a combination of imagination and the game’s rules to determine the results of the adventurers’ decisions. Adjudicate the Rules. You oversee how the group uses the game’s rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Overview A D&D adventure is a collection of locations, quests, and challenges that inspire you to tell a story. The outcome of that story is determined by the actions and decisions of the adventurers
in this role. Adventure Sites. The four chapters of the adventure describe locations on Stormwreck Isle where characters can explore, interact with various creatures, and pursue their goals. The first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. The Meet continues until all items are resolved or half the participants leave. Crime in Godsbreath is rare, and justice in this land focuses on making the wronged party whole. Decisions on how to
Most folk in Godsbreath go by a single name—often a nickname picked up in their youth instead of their given name—preceded by an honorific reflecting their age, profession, or standing in the community
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
powerful creatures in the world. Dragons are also magical creatures whose innate power fuels their dreaded breath weapons and other preternatural abilities. Many creatures, including wyverns and
dragon turtles, have draconic blood. However, true dragons fall into the two broad categories of chromatic and metallic dragons. The black, blue, green, red, and white dragons are selfish, evil, and feared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
The Three Pillars of Adventure Adventurers can try to do anything their players can imagine, but it can be helpful to talk about their activities in three broad categories: exploration, social
characters and other creatures swinging weapons, casting spells, maneuvering for position, and so on—all in an effort to defeat their opponents, whether that means killing every enemy, taking captives, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
-Determination. All creatures have the right to make their own decisions about their lives and ultimate destinies. (Chaotic)
5 Compassion. Sharing each other’s pain and loss brings us all closer to
sure I get my point across.
4 I don’t care about the opinions of creatures that are less intelligent than I am. But I’m fascinated by creatures that are significantly more intelligent.
5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
mingle together as they do in the Material Plane, forming land, sea, and sky. But the dominant element exerts a strong influence on the environment, reflecting its fundamental qualities. The
elemental spirits barely recognizable as creatures. The creatures usually called elementals dwell here, including the Elemental Princes of Evil (primordial beings of pure elemental fury) and elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
11. Crickets and Bats Any bright light in this broad cavern alerts the demons on watch in area 17 and the drow guards in areas 18a through 18d. The cave contains the following: Fog. The floor here is
directions, but most lead west toward the drow fortress.)
Bat Alarm. Hundreds of bats cling to the 30-foot-high domed ceiling. The drow use the bats as an alarm of sorts, knowing that the creatures become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, pantheon, or philosophy is represented by the holy symbol used in the casting. You make all decisions about the temple’s appearance. The interior is enclosed by a floor, walls, and a roof, with one door
granting access to the interior and as many windows as you wish. Only you and any creatures you designate when you cast the spell can open or close the door. The temple’s interior is an open space with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
provide an opportunity to put players in control of strange creatures or unique bodies. Either as part of an adventure or a longer campaign, the characters might awaken with their minds transplanted into
to Dr. Mordenheim’s plots. Before running an adventure where players lose control of their characters or decisions about those characters are made for them, ask the players if they’re comfortable with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
shows the average life span of each kind of giant within the ordning. (Other creatures of the Giant type live about as long as humans, on average.) In keeping with their long life spans, giants tend
to live their lives at a slower pace than smaller folk. They often speak slowly and avoid rushing into decisions. Adding potential confusion to their interactions with smaller races, giants are often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Flumph The mysterious flumphs drift through the Underdark, propelled through the air by the jets whose sound gives them their name. A flumph glows faintly, reflecting its moods in its color. Soft
creatures. If a creature’s thoughts suggest goodness, a flumph seeks that creature out. When facing creatures that exude evil, a flumph flees. Psionic Siphons. Flumphs feed by siphoning mental energy