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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
organize members to work together to make a big kill, however. If they succeed, everyone in the group shares the spoils, with the best parts going to those caring for their young.
Girallonsâ strange
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
â greed to turn them against one another and their own best interests.
Some foul souls canât let go of the miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in
, feel free to use whatever fiends you wish when telling stories in Therosâthe Underworldâs a big place with room for all the incarnate wickedness you desire.
PoisonCold, Necrotic
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hobgoblin legions have emerged, with ranks of devoted soldiers famed for their unity.
Hobgoblins are generally taller than their goblin cousins but not quite as big as bugbears. They have curved
the Playerâs Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Tabaxiâs appearance is as varied as their attitudes. Some tabaxi have features or patterning in their fur like tigers, jaguars, or other big cats, while others have appearances more like a house cat
Random Height and Weight table in the Playerâs Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
, creating the big picture of the world at the start of the campaign by having a map that shows whole continents, and then zooming in on smaller areas. Other DMs prefer to go the opposite direction
scale for your map thatâs best suited to the level of detail you want. Chapter 5 offers more information about creating and mapping wilderness areas.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
as little as eight or nine days. Reason to Visit. If the characters need the services and commerce of a big city and Waterdeep doesnât do for some reason, then Neverwinter is the next best choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
important quest goal. But if the town burns down despite the heroesâ best intentions â or because they had better things to do â let them be mistaken for local authorities come to lend a hand in the
aftermath. Or let them be unexpectedly arrested after being mistaken for the evil forces that burned the town down, and given the dangerous quest out of animosity. Humor plays a big part in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Rumors in Red Larch Red Larch is described in detail in chapter 2. Characters who take the time to talk to locals might gain a lead or learn something useful. The best places to hear the latest
in Thorsk Thelornâs workshop for a wagon repair. His goods were marked by a strange symbol, like a bowl. He paid Thorsk well and talked about a big gathering of druids he was heading to, hoping to sell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hostility, Gravillok retreats to area 13 while shouting out to his family in Giant, âInvasion! Arm yourselves! Weâre under attack!â Gravillokâs deep bellow echoes throughout the level. To the best of his
catch whoever has been tormenting his family. 6b. Tool Storage The stone giants store their stone-carving tools in this cave. The tools are too big and unwieldy to be used by anyone not of the giantsâ size.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
known Zhent instigator named Urstul Floxin, a âbig fishâ rumored to be responsible for much of the recent strife. Staget doesnât share this information with strangers. Staget and Renaer recognize each
other, though they arenât well acquainted. The involvement of a Neverember noble prompts the captain to be on his best behavior. He is prepared to overlook any crimes committed by the characters as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Cornflowerâs best friends are all barn animals.
Idiomatic. Cornflower likes to use animal idioms, such as âbusy bee,â âchicken out,â and âhold your horses.â
Rumors
âDid you know animals have all
sorts of special glands? Giant fire beetles are like big glowing cave lanterns! Isnât nature amazing?â (True)
âCareful if you go trekking into the wilderness. The tamaracks are overrun with giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. The Wizard of Wines was founded by a mage whose name is buried in the annals of history. The wizard fashioned three magic gems, each one as big as a pinecone, and planted them in the rich valley soil
, and as a result, the winery stopped producing its best vintage, the champagne. No one knows what happened to the gem. Davian Martikov blames his middle son, Urwin (see chapter 5, area N2), for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
lead a long road journey than an experienced cavalier with a reliable mount? As a cavalier, youâre one of the best warriors around for protecting less hardy allies, even off your mount, making you a
look at the balance sheet. But thereâs one exception to that nonrule that can make a big difference in the successful operation of a franchise â the focused, no-frills approach to combat of the champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
interlopers.
5 In Douganâs Hole, people live in fear of winter wolves that haunt the outskirts of the town. As big as horses they are, and smarter than normal wolves.
6 In Easthaven, they caught an
-Towns might go dry!
8 In Lonelywood, beware the dreaded white moose! It attacks loggers and trappers on sight, and the townâs best hunters canât seem to catch or kill the beast. They could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The gameâs rules
whatâs on the page or what the designers intended, D&D is meant to be fun, and the DM is the ringmaster at each game table. The best DMs shape the game on the fly to bring the most delight to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The gameâs rules are meant to
the designers intended, D&D is meant to be fun, and the DM is the ringmaster at each game table. The best DMs shape the game on the fly to bring the most delight to their players. Such DMs aim for RAF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
fire and lightning damage. A pick can chip away stone but canât effectively cut down a tree. As always, use your best judgment. Damage Threshold. Big objects such as castle walls often have extra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
stone but can't effectively cut down a tree. As always, use your best judgment. Damage Threshold Big objects such as castle walls often have extra resilience represented by a damage threshold. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to work together to make a big kill, however. If they succeed, everyone in the group shares the spoils, with the best parts going to those caring for their young. Girallonsâ strange appearance and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, sheltering it as best they can with their leafless boughs. Guardian Treant The largest tree growing in front of the entrance is a treant. It awakens when one or more creatures approach the entrance and
treant animates two nearby trees and then attacks. The treant and its animated allies are too big to enter the mausoleum. The characters can kill the treant, try to slip past it, or retreat until
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
themselves to that point, the characters might be able to improve their reputation with the tribe by using their diplomatic skills. The best possible outcome is for the characters to befriend the
situation by offering the lizardfolk treasure. In addition, the tribe has a big problem out in the marsh, and the characters might be able to prove themselves by taking care of things, thus earning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Witchlight watch (without which the carnival canât stay on schedule) and use it to compel Witch and Light to provide the answers they seek. He proposes that the best time to swipe the watch is during
the Big Top Extravaganza, since itâs the only time when Witch and Light are separated. Although he doesnât condone theft, Burly has talked himself into believing that itâs not really stealing if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, the characters are aware that the only other survivor of the attack on the Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose was the tiefling paladin occultant Talanatha Three-Coins. Clearly the best source of
regulars at the Sleeping Giant remember drinking with Talanatha. She often grumbled about whether the Company of the Golden Mongoose was the best fit for her, and talked about a good friend named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
whoâve done the things you havenât quite gotten around to yet. Many decisionists go on to publish famous tomes, such as the best-selling Habits of Effective Adventuring Parties and I Donât Care If
varies. Coin of Decisionry âTailsâ Image d8 Tails
1 Omin Dran
2 Yourself
3 A pumpkin
4 A fourteen-headed hydra (itâs a big coin)
5 An old despotic tyrant, their image
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
cloverleaf for Sheela Peryroyl. A large silvery squirrel could be Yondalla in disguise. Be on your best behavior and offer a treat when you see her! A spring is a sacred place full of good luck. Take a
butterfly, youâd best not leave the safety of your house for three days. When you plant a row of turnips or radishes, be sure to bury a nice round stone for Yondalla at the head of it, and sheâll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
best to divvy up Mantol-Derith between them. Finding and destroying the gem prevents others from falling prey to Fraz-Urbâluuâs madness. While imprisoned inside the gem, Fraz-Urbâluu retains his
alignment and senses (see appendix D), but loses all of his other attributes and canât take actions. The gem is as big as a human fist and has AC 10, 1 hit point, immunity to poison and psychic damage, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
outermost region of Doomspace with crystalline shards as big as asteroids. What happened next isnât known for fact, but speculation abounds. Some say the gods appeared before the leaders of Fyreen and Malas
from Fyreen. Many of these creatures were deposited on the nine moons of En (which provide temporary solace at best) or borne safely to other Wildspace systems. Millions more creatures were left to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
big and awful.
A female hill giant named Moog has barricaded herself in this lonely tower so that she can wallow in self-pity undisturbed. Chief Guh has taken Moogâs husband, Hruk, as her own
has to say. She also reveals why sheâs so unhappy. If the characters promise to reunite Moog with her husband, she is delighted and tries her best to help them in return. Moog knows where Chief Guh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
even for a short while can make a difference. Evocation As an evoker, you understand the wisdom of the adage, âSpeak softly and carry a big wand.â As a member of Acquisitions Incorporated, you also
version of whatâs going on. Whether itâs obscuring contracts, concealing incursions, or manifesting imaginary staff members to take the fall for your partnersâ misdeeds, your magic helps put the best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
individual typically hunts alone and widely separated from the others, to ensure that everyone gets adequate fodder. The leader might organize members to work together to make a big kill. If they
succeed, everyone in the group shares the spoils, with the best parts going to mothers caring for their young. Wall Climbers. The ruins of humanoid habitations, especially those found in deep forests and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
young allosauruses and very young tyrannosauruses. Betting on Dinosaur Races Odds Roll Win on Payout = Racer Example 7:1 d8 2â8 Wager Ă· 7 Big Honker (crowd-pleasing young tyrannosaurus rex) 5:1 d6 2
race hard, even if itâs in the groupâs best interest for a particular dinosaur to win. A race runs a length of 300 feet; this is abstract, as a race actually covers a lot more ground. Every round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
enormous yields: beans as big as turnips, turnips as big as pumpkins, and pumpkins as big as carriages. The garden of a cloud giant family is seldom affected by drought, frost, or locusts. When such a
eye toward how the giving can elevate its status. Memnor and his trickery play a role in this âgame.â The very best gift (from the giverâs perspective) is one that everyone believes to be far more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
does it reveal everything that a creature might say or do. Youâre expected to improvise and bring creatures to life as best you can. For example, the adventure describes Mister Light (one of the
experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. This is a big adventure with lots of interconnecting elements; no one expects you to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
whomever Iâm talking with.â
Ideal. âTerror is the best teacher, and frightened children make the best workers.â
Bond. âSkabatha Nightshade is my true, loving mother. I must honor and protect her
Carnival, where they belong.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. âIâm shy except when Iâm on stage or under the Big Top.â
Ideal. âEveryone should be free to express themselves however they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
whomever Iâm talking with.â
Ideal. âTerror is the best teacher, and frightened children make the best workers.â
Bond. âSkabatha Nightshade is my true, loving mother. I must honor and protect her
Carnival, where they belong.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. âIâm shy except when Iâm on stage or under the Big Top.â
Ideal. âEveryone should be free to express themselves however they