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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s goal is to tap into vast energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evil’s realm.
An entity that
other creatures.
Star Spawn
The Material Plane represents only one small part of the multiverse. Beyond the best-known planes of existence lie realms alien to mortal life. Some are so hostile that
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Illmarrow is a fiefdom on the isle of Farlnen — home to a community of elves exiled from Aerenal, who have practiced necromancy for centuries. But Lady Illmarrow’s roots extend far beyond her
island domain.
Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
drinks. Beyond these celebrations, tales are also told of bakkeia, revels that occur in deep caves and that involve ancient sacrificial rites. Most satyrs say these traditions were abandoned ages ago
consequences is short and the tradition persists. As for former stubs, most never share details about their experiences, their secrecy contributing to tales of dark rites and sinister enchantments in the vale.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Stars This suit symbolizes the desire for personal power and control over things beyond the ken of mortals. It is the suit of arcane mages, sages, and intellectuals. It also represents the triumph of
can’t be controlled; magic for destructive ends Seven of stars Illusionist Lies and deceit; grand conspiracies; secret societies; the presence of a dupe or a saboteur Eight of stars Necromancer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
an eye patch. It clutches a whip in one bony hand.
Along the east wall are three rusty gates with mold-covered cells beyond them.
Cultists used to perform ghastly rites here. Human prisoners were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
4 A group of cult fanatics charges exorbitant prices for funeral rites, threatening to lead the dead astray unless they’re shown proper respect.
5 A priest of Athreos speaks out against healers
shouldn’t exist.
Athreos’s Monsters Most creatures that serve Athreos aid the god in destroying the undead. Beyond that, the Athreos’s Monsters table presents a few creatures likely to serve the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
deceased archmages, dignitaries, and other important figures who die in Sigil and the planes beyond. Morticians. The bulk of Dusters fall into this role. Morticians prepare the way for the dead. They bury
departed and chronicle the dead’s deeds in obituaries. Necrologists also research burial rites appropriate to the deceased creature’s beliefs, religion, or cultural background. Recruiters. Recruiters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, followed by the noble elite, the various ranks of government magistrates, and the heads of each familial clan. Clans and Identity Clans live in compounds that often hold every member of the family
, organized with its own hierarchy and led by a designated elder. But clans extend beyond families, often adopting outsiders who take up permanent residence in the city-state. When people meet, they exchange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
creatures, they kill when it is expedient and do whatever it takes to survive.
Lizardfolk rarely stray beyond their claimed hunting grounds. Any creature that enters their territory is fair game to be
stalked, killed, and devoured. They make no distinction between humanoids, beasts, and monsters. Similarly, lizardfolk don’t like reaching too far beyond their borders, where they could easily become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
if their bodies were prepared with specific funerary rites and then entombed with their wealth, they could ascend to their chosen afterlife. Amun Sa, the last pharaoh of Bakar, took this tradition
fulfill your curse, for you have called it down with power in my name. But I also curse you, Amun Sa, that you shall not voyage into the beyond until some mortal soul does as you so feared, removing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
in the text, err on the side of leniency and fun. Whenever you think a rule might be necessary, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules.
Repeat this process for the other areas in this cave, modifying it
attitude toward the characters: Friendly, Hostile, or Indifferent (see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules). Regardless, creatures defend themselves in combat.
As an Influence action, a character can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Circle of the Land The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or
folk. As a member of this circle, your magic is influenced by the land where you were initiated into the circle’s mysterious rites. Bonus Cantrip When you choose this circle at 2nd level, you learn one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
of rattling chains. The unfeeling tyrant’s laws change by the day, but her disdain for color and emotion are constant. This joyless executioner compounds the sorrow of her subjects. Some doubt the High
and grisly accident claimed both of their lives in one fell swoop, the twins awoke as wraiths. They quickly preyed on their household staff, condemning them to serve the manor beyond death as specters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Seasons Four holy sites, corresponding to the four seasons, stand in or near the polis and serve as temples—primarily for the rites of Karametra and Nylea, but also to the other gods to an extent. These
curiosities. On the seven days surrounding the full moon, outsiders are even allowed into the market, though they are still prohibited from roaming the rest of the polis. Visitors who try to explore beyond the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
blazed the trail for that journey. Alchemists Rock gnome alchemists explore the nature of minerals and chemicals, curious to see what happens when they mix certain substances with other compounds or
creations of tinker gnomes range from the ridiculous to the dangerous. They love to push the art of invention beyond its limits, and to explore the instability of volatile materials. They cackle with glee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
entrance to this chamber. Candlelight shines through the cracks. A character who listens at the door and succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check hears growling beyond it. Passwall Trap. A 5th-level
knowledge she gleans from unholy rites. If Teocín is captured, she says nothing to the characters, but they can learn of her goals, Orencio, and Pazuzu by looking through her notes—dozens of filthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
shores of the Tartyx River. Details of these endless chambers are beyond the scope of this adventure. Treasure. There are two 2-foot-tall lekythoi (jugs used in some burial rites) in this room. One holds
by rusted grates. An iron brazier, its sides sculpted with furious-looking faces, stands in the middle of the hall, midway along its length. Not far beyond, the ceiling has collapsed, burying whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
just another item on the franchise’s to-do list, and no one ever discovered the super-secret basement beyond. After Hoobur Gran’Shoop led his undead minions in the attack on the lighthouse, the gnome
archmage used the teleporting lens to inspect the secret basement laboratory, and soon discovered the super-secret basement beyond. Though he didn’t explore the super-secret basement, he was delighted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
symbol or druidic focus, even if it isn’t needed for spellcasting. Each of you also has a book containing prayers, rites, and scriptures of your faith. Proficiencies. Each member of your party gains
to further your god’s reach. That obligation ranges from proselytizing or performing religious services to meting out divine punishments or recovering lost relics. Beyond that, the needs of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
likely to hear the characters if they engage in combat in this area or are otherwise noisy. Unless the characters are purposefully quiet and stealthy, the single smuggler beyond the northern secret
. The skeletons are reinforced by compounds applied to their bones years ago. The first time they take damage from a melee attack, that damage is reduced by half. If the skeletons are vulnerable to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
pave the way for reconstruction and renewal. In the Hive, however, Wreaker activity sometimes compounds the miseries of everyday life when their fires—vain attempts to garner attention from the movers
ward, moving constantly to evade Sigil’s enforcers. Heralds of Dust. The Heralds of Dust are Sigil’s undertakers. They conduct funerary rites for creatures from all places, ensuring their souls pass to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
extend far beyond her island domain. Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol—a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death—was engaged in secret blood
rites with a clan of dragons. The discovery of this pact triggered an unprecedented alliance between the Sibling Kings of Aerenal and the dragons of Argonnessen. The Sibling Kings proclaimed that House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Statues and roofs erode in a few decades unless protected by magic or alchemical treatment, and locals often bear scars from exposure to these portals and the deadly realms beyond. Lower Ward Encounters
of destructive forces. Beyond lies the main yard, a sooty, gravel expanse heaped with piles of rubble and raw ore. Mithral Tower. At the center of the Great Foundry is the Mithral Tower, a metalworks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the fiendish magic coursing through the webs here. Krell and the other cultists spent many hours here sanctifying the webs and offering rites to Lolth, and the goddess has rewarded them with these
Mate’s Cabin The smashed wreckage of a bed, dresser, and desk covers the floor of this room. Thick webs extend from floor to ceiling, making it impossible to clearly see the walls beyond. Hundreds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
any person with the ability to discover and absorb it all powerful beyond compare. The problem with doing that, of course, is the same as with secrets in any other location: one must know that a
thick in the Hearth about what lies beyond the necessariums, it is almost all conjecture and hearsay, with a heavy dose of fable, you can wager safely. From the Court of Air, one can see that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Sometimes a mystery cult is a type of worship within a pantheon. It acknowledges the myths and rituals of the pantheon, but presents its own myths and rites as primary. For instance, a secretive order of
different rank on each world, depending on their influence there.
Greater deities are beyond mortal understanding. They can’t be summoned, and they are almost always removed from direct involvement in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
name Skanda Drond. Sental is unaware that the bandit lords of Stoink are pawns of Iuz, whose dreams of conquest extend to the Free City of Greyhawk and far beyond. The city’s constable—who serves as
Lock spells seal these doors, beyond which are repositories for the library’s most valuable or scandalous works. Next to each scribe’s desk is a pull cord hanging through a hole in the ceiling. A tug
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
prophecy’s old interpretation, continuing their efforts to create dracoliches. Adventure Hooks. The Tyranny of Dragons adventure details the cult’s efforts to bring Tiamat’s avatar into the world. Beyond
suggests additional ways characters on other worlds might become entangled in the schemes and experiments of the Chamber, by way of agents whose awareness extends beyond Eberron. Chamber Adventure Hooks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
him. Some succeed admirably and achieve great things beyond the reach of most males, but many more succumb to excesses of the flesh, dissipation, and disease, or they are ruined or murdered by a rival
opponents. Deceit and taking advantage of others’ weaknesses are recurring themes in the tales of her exploits. The only figure in the Dark Seldarine immune to Zinzerena’s deceptions is Lolth, although
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
gargoyles guard this room. The gargoyles are hostile toward the characters but don’t pursue them beyond the room. Treasure. The desk’s bottom drawer is locked. As an action, a character can open the
, defending themselves as necessary. Failing that, they attempt to wangle their freedom through bribery and deceit. Treasure. Chana and Vana each wear a copper fox mask worth 10 gp and two pieces of jewelry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Areas of the Air Temple A1. Palace Quarter Entrance The carved reliefs of two dwarves face one another in profile to complete an arch beyond the ledge. Through the arch, the blocky contours of a lost
the dwarven city. Beyond the open gates, an arched corridor zigzags past sturdy stone walls where arrow slits squint from every angle. At the far end of this murderous hallway stands the entrance to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
living in a cottage carved from a single, enormous gourd. Beyond that, the cloud giants’ generosity in times of want helps to cement their reputation as friends of humankind — a reputation that serves
against dragons — they’re about brilliant wagers won through boldness or deceit, and rival families brought to disgrace and ruin by the same. TWO FACES OF MEMNOR
The chief deity of cloud giants is Memnor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
more information. Creatures. The gelatinous ooze that protects the city is a single creature of incomprehensible size. It fills the valley to a depth of 30 feet, and cannot move beyond the valley or
). Temple. If enough statues are moved or broken open, they reveal a pit beyond, where a sheer drop of 25 feet leads down into this former temple. The space below the statues is a huge temple gone to ruin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. Beyond the best-known planes of existence lie realms alien to mortal life. Some are so hostile that even a moment’s contact is enough to break a mortal’s mind. Yet beings do exist that are native to
energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evil’s realm. An entity that appears as a star spawn seer in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
This room reeks of chemicals. A long table with various vials and compounds occupies the center of the room. At the table, two cloaked figures oversee various alchemical experiments.
One of the
fragment’s control, the body uses the knight stat block, has blindsight within a range of 30 feet, is blind beyond this radius, and acts immediately after the fragment in the initiative order. The