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Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
shell protects a soft, slug-like upper body that lets the piercer move across cavern walls and ceilings to position itself for prey. With its eye and mouth closed, the piercer is difficult to distinguish
from ordinary rock formations.
Patient Hunters. Piercers can see, but they can also respond to noise and heat, waiting for living creatures to pass beneath them, then falling to attack. A piercer
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Bane’s devoted followers are warriors
right gauntlet of their armor black in honor of their patron. Bane’s clerics wield black maces with heads shaped to look like a closed fist.
Cult Ranks. Bane’s cultists operate according
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
immediately use its reaction to make one melee attack.Bane’s devoted followers are warriors who seek to rule through martial strength and intimidation, cruel tyrants who use threats and gifts as
maces with heads shaped to look like a closed fist.
Cult Ranks. Bane’s cultists operate according to strict military hierarchies. The lowest rank consists of the fist of Bane;fists of Bane, foot
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
save, it takes half as much damage.Zargon the Returner is an elder evil—an undying abomination from eons past with an insatiable appetite. A tentacled, slime-covered horror with a cyclopic red
prison. The elder evil whispered through dreams and nightmares to the people of Cynidicea, the realm’s capital, until one day, a crew of Cynidiceans accidentally dug through to the Returner&rsquo
Warforged
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mindless automatons, House Cannith devoted vast resources to improving these steel soldiers. An unexpected breakthrough produced sapient soldiers, giving rise to what some have only grudgingly accepted
and crystal eyes embedded beneath a reinforced brow ridge. Beyond these common elements of warforged design, the precise materials and build of a warforged vary based on the purpose for which it was
Paladin
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement.
A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches
sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god.
Paladins train for years to learn the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Zargon the Returner Kevin Glint In the days of Cynidicea’s Fall, Zargon fed on the panicking masses, devouring any who denied it worship Zargon the Returner is an elder evil—an undying abomination
turned to it in worship, sacrificing their own to appease their so-called god. Appeased by these living offerings, Zargon returned to the tunnels beneath Cynidicea, where its cult grew.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
factions devoted to ancient gods. Meanwhile, an ageless evil of unknown origin lurks in the bowels of the dilapidated ziggurat. Called Zargon the Returner, the tentacled, one-eyed creature preys on the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon.
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An amethyst dragon wyrmling is actually
is set beneath a mountain ridge between two deep tarns, with streams flowing down toward the lowlands. The lair has the following features:
Entrances. Two cave entrances provide access to the lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Emherst Upon the cave-threaded, wooded rise known as the Fox’s Theater stands the idyllic village of Emherst—and beneath it lies the true Emherst. On the surface, Emherst is an elaborate, immersive
Understage, a network of caverns beneath the village. This underground “backstage” connects every structure in the village via tunnels and hosts elaborate elevators and special-effects devices. Incredibly
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
before swapping back.
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A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon.
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An amethyst
the dragon, the deeper the purple color of the crystals.
Amethyst Dragon Lair Features
The amethyst dragon lair shown in map 5.1 is set beneath a mountain ridge between two deep tarns, with streams
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters of all levels, though unseasoned adventurers determined to face the Returner in combat are almost certainly doomed to fail. Characters killed by Zargon might be resurrected on the Infinite
chosen! Praise the Returner!” shouts the cultist on the altar with glee as they melt into an amorphous blob of chattering teeth and darting eyes.
Treasure. The twelve cultists each wear a gold mask of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Only creatures devoted to Elemental Evil are untroubled by the sensations. Doors. Doors are made from stone slabs balanced on central pivots. Opening a door creates two openings about 3 feet wide
. No original locks remain operable, but the cultists secure some doors with a hasp-and-pin mechanism. A door closed in this way can be forced with a successful DC 15 Strength check. Light. The glow of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
W14. Upstairs Hall Describe this area to the players as follows: The walls of this L-shaped hall are lined with closed doors and shuttered windows. Between them are hooks where decorations once hung
. A fireplace along one wall has a large insectoid head mounted above it. Natural light enters through a hole in the roof at the east end of the hall. The floor beneath the collapsed roof is strewn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
occurrences among the refugees from Cyre in High Walls (in Lower Tavick’s Landing), characters might find clues that draw them down to the Citadel of the Closed Circle in Khyber’s Gate, where a mind flayer
explores the relics left by an ancient group of wizards devoted to the study of the daelkyr. Or inquisitives investigating the corruption of the Cathedral of the Cleansing Flame in Sovereign Towers (in Middle Central) might discover the archierophant’s ties to a rakshasa dwelling in Khyber’s Gate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a wicked vampire. In the process of hunting the vampire, Rudolph came under a terrible curse: “Live you always among monsters, and see everyone you love die beneath their claws.” In the decades since
, van Richten has hunted monsters and armed others with the knowledge they need to confront evil. Though he’s made many devoted allies, he keeps them at arm’s length, fearing the threat of his curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Evil in Baldur’s Gate Without Ulder Ravengard to stay their hand, Flaming Fist captains are brutally exercising their autonomy under the veneer of maintaining order. They’ve closed the outer gates to
. Duke Vanthampur is sheltering Kreeg in the dungeon beneath her villa until such time as Baldur’s Gate suffers the same fate as Elturel. Like Kreeg, the Vanthampur family is firmly in debt to Zariel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to determine whether one or more of them spots it. Treasure Searching characters do see the glint of gems beneath the water at the east end of the chamber. Fishing
through that area turns up a handful of fancy and semiprecious stones worth 1,800 gp (2 × 50 gp, 5 × 100 gp, 200 gp, 400 gp, 600 gp). The gems came from a less-than-devoted cultist who throws a fistful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of 6 and doesn’t carry a shield (AC 14). Parriwimple’s real name is Parpol Cantemir, but no one in the village calls him that. His muscles rippling beneath his leather tunic should give ample notice of
his strength. At the same time, Parriwimple is simple-minded. He is devoted to his uncle and will not follow the characters as long as Bildrath has something to say about it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
their criminal operation, and brought Irena to justice, but not before suffering her curse: “Live you always among monsters, and see everyone you love die beneath their claws.” In the weeks that
with the knowledge they need to confront the dark. Though he’s made many devoted allies, he keeps them at arm’s length, fearing the threat of his curse. When not traveling, van Richten lives out of his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to determine whether one or more of them spots it. Treasure Searching characters do see the glint of gems beneath the water at the east end of the chamber. Fishing
through that area turns up a handful of fancy and semiprecious stones worth 1,800 gp (2 × 50 gp, 5 × 100 gp, 200 gp, 400 gp, 600 gp). The gems came from a less-than-devoted cultist who throws a fistful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
14. Dead End? This 15-foot-high cave extends beneath area 15. It contains the following features: Web Cables. Web cables crisscross the tunnel that leads into this area.
Rock Formation. A 10-foot
formation. The door is an 8-foot-square, 1-foot-thick slab of stone that pivots on a central axis. Pushing or pulling it open from below requires a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. The secret door remains open until it is manually closed again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
a vibrant city-state with a deep appreciation for art and tradition. It rests on a plateau beneath the Heavenly Peaks, a bulwark of rugged, snow-capped mountains that have protected their lands for
over adobe settlements like massive vultures. Akharin Sangar has all but closed its gates to the rest of the world. Outsiders often surmise the city-state is full of zealots as severe as the city’s angel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
from the ceiling. Twenty feet ahead, arched doorways lead downward from each side of the hallway. In each arched doorway, an iron door stands closed and partially submerged. You hear a weak cry for help
to the north and south. The floor beneath the water isn’t as solid as one might expect. There is a safe path around several weight-sensitive trapdoors (see the Traps in Area K73 diagram), but the water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Goblinoids (Heirs of Dhakaan) War drums are sounding in the depths beneath Darguun. Bugbear champions hone their adamantine greatswords, and hobgoblin dirge singers call the legions to battle. The
ancient clans — who call themselves the Kech Dhakaan (“bearers of [the traditions of] Dhakaan”) — have finally returned to the surface. The Dhakaani are utterly devoted to war, matched only by the Valenar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Zariel, used the dark energy of the Companion to raise the city’s dead as his minions. At the same time, a magical effect in the ossuary level beneath the cemetery’s chapel gave demons access to an
intermittently operational portal they could use to enter the city. So far, only a few demons have arrived, but more will come if it’s not closed soon. Grand Duke Ravengard is one of many people who know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
confronted by obviously more numerous or powerful opponents usually try to avoid battle. But brave, desperate, or devoted creatures might never retreat from a battle. If you can’t decide whether a
: Flight. The creature can retreat or run away on its turn. Select a destination for the fleeing party, such as a known place of safety (perhaps a room with a door that can be closed and barred). If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
efficiency, coordinating their efforts to eliminate spellcasters and other obvious threats. Dhakaani squads are utterly devoted to their kech leaders and their empire. All are bound by the principles of
Dhakaani strike force attacks a Deneith outpost built atop a goblin ruin. Are the goblins just angry about the desecration, or is something hidden beneath the outpost? 7 A bugbear of the Kech Sharaat, to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
of something. It measures your general awareness of your surroundings and the keenness of your senses. For example, you might try to hear a conversation through a closed door, eavesdrop under an open
shadows of an alley, or candlelight under a closed secret door. FINDING A HIDDEN OBJECT
When your character searches for a hidden object such as a secret door or a trap, the DM typically asks you to make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
presence of something. It measures your general awareness of your surroundings and the keenness of your senses. For example, you might try to hear a conversation through a closed door, eavesdrop under an
shadows of an alley, or candlelight under a closed secret door. FINDING A HIDDEN OBJECT
When your character searches for a hidden object such as a secret door or a trap, the DM typically asks you to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
-ti that are devoted to Dendar the Night Serpent. If the characters complete the quest, Ssura and Y’zleth reveal the following information as their reward: A locked gate beneath the Peaks of Flame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
arrived and set up a camp among the ruins. These archaeologists seek to excavate the minotaur temple said to lie beneath the hill. Accompanying the archaeologists are two domesticated gorgons used as
beasts of burden and six minotaur infiltrators (their stat block appears in this chapter) devoted to Baphomet who are posing as laborers. Their leader, Brusipha (her stat block appears in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
, lying somewhere within or beneath the ruins, is a hidden shrine said to be dedicated to Zotzilaha, the vampire god of the underworld. Adventurers who catch wind of the place are likely to find its lure
.
In other worlds, similar possibilities can be found.
Dragonlance. The hidden shrine might not be part of an ancient city on Krynn, but instead an isolated temple for a weird dead cult devoted to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
rolling a d4 and consulting the Beneath the Yellow Mold table. Tampering with the mold-encrusted object causing the yellow mold to release its deadly spores. Beneath the Yellow Mold d4 Encounter 1 A
humanoid skeleton wearing a ring of water walking on one bony finger (no ring is found on subsequent occurrences of this encounter) 2 A closed zurkhwood chest containing 1d6 × 100 gp and 1d6 50 gp gems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
characters’ last visit. The mind flayer fanatics of the godlet Ilvaash have begun their ritual, and the open rifts to the Far Realm directly beneath the town have accelerated the townsfolk’s
Rivibiddel keeps misreading the text as such. Stonehill Inn. The Stonehills closed their inn, worried that guests might cause an incident in their establishment. Townspeople. Other townspeople can be