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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
(Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell), Thunderwave (level 2 version)
1/Day Each
action again until the start of its next turn.Ancient spirit dragons have outgrown the petty concerns of the current age. After centuries of studying the culture and beliefs of an ancient empire, a
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ice Sickle","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.
Maul (Beast Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Maul"} to hit
into a beast form—fox, mountain goat, owl, or wolf—or back into its humanoid form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the beast form (the druid’s choice
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Acquisitions Incorporated
statistics are replaced by the statistics of the dire wolf, except she retains her alignment, personality, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. Her attacks in beast form are magical. While in
beast form, Walnut can use a bonus action to expend one spell slot and regain 1d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll"} hit points per level of the spell slot expended.
Spellcasting. Walnut is a 7th
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
assassins within House Phiarlan. Only special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies.
Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the
accompanied by a shadowy pair, rumored to be embodiments of shadow itself. The displacer beast serves as the young house’s emblem.
The lands of House Phiarlan, known as the Demesnes, are the
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
of Avernus attempted an expedition to the Feywild long ago, and the forlarren are the bitter reminder of that doomed excursion. The archdevil Fierna—co-ruler of Phlegethos, the fourth layer of the Nine
might present itself as a friendly, agreeable guide that helps travelers survive the Nine Hells. Another is a howling beast that attempts to destroy all in its path. One will show mercy and empathy
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
disputes when I can. (Good)
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Power. Knowledge is power, power must be used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Amethyst Dragon Adventures
The Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks
amethyst dragon wyrmling is in the care of a cloistered religious order of scribes.
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A half-amethyst dragon cares for an amethyst dragon wyrmling sibling after the disappearance of their dragon
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required
to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful)
5
Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
”). 4 Statecraft. You’re involved in national or international affairs (see “Head of State”). 5 Cryptic Mystery. The job is linked to the concerns of immortals (see “Immortal Being”). 6 Investigation
. You’re called on to act as freelance reporters (see “Newspaper”). 9 Religious Work. The job involves the work of faith (see “Religious Order”). 10 Field Research. The job involves research or relic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
such creatures typically share the druid’s disposition. Ice Sickle. A frost druid can carve a sickle out of ice, requiring a total of 24 hours for the work. Bitter cold courses through this weapon
darkvision 60 ft. (beast form only), passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Druidic
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Spellcasting (Humanoid Form Only). The druid is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow
itself. The displacer beast serves as the young house’s emblem. The lands of House Phiarlan, known as the Demesnes, are the foremost centers of the arts in the Five Nations, each focusing on a specific
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
creatures of unknown realms far removed from mortal concerns. As heroes confront this evil, they must face the selfish, cold tendencies of their own kind as well. A campaign featuring troubled heroes who
confront not only the savagery of the bestial creatures of the world, but also the beast within — the rage and fury that lies in their own hearts. A campaign exploring the insatiable thirst for power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
her meal. As long as the characters keep their distance, the White Wyrm ignores them. Awakened Beast The frost druids of Icewind Dale use awaken spells to imbue native beasts with an Intelligence
score of 10 and the ability to speak Common or Druidic. The druids use these awakened beasts as spies and messengers. Roll a d8 and consult the Awakened Beast Encounter table to determine what kind of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
structure she was once part of. No matter what shape her struggles take, she knows instinctively that her beliefs are right and true — and that she will follow those beliefs to the bitter end. Walnut
, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. Her attacks in beast form are magical. While in beast form, Walnut can use a bonus action to expend one spell slot and regain 1d8 hit points per level of the spell slot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tairnadal most often encountered in Khorvaire. Despite sharing a homeland with the Aereni, the Tairnadal have distinct religious traditions, revering their patron ancestors rather than the Undying Court. In
whose patron ancestor was a bitter rival of yours? Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably not also members of your war band) instead of serving with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the councillors impose steep taxes on the faithful, to prevent religious leaders from becoming too popular and eroding the council’s authority. But beyond this, even the most dedicated members of the
organized faith exists in secret in the Styes, and it plays a central role in the adventure — the cult of Tharizdun. Health Disease and infection are real concerns in the Styes. Most residents suffer
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
religious significance. Most kobold sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin and specialize in either damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or
roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
snarling displacer beast surrounded by the words, “First in battle, last to fall”—the Redcloak insignia and motto—on the right. Allies. As part of Breland’s military forces, the Redcloaks can count on
bitterly. Thrane. In the waning years of the Last War, the Redcloaks played a major role in the devastating Battle of Cairn Hill between Brelish and Thrane forces. Thanks to heavy losses on both sides, veterans of that battle tend to nurse bitter grudges against their enemies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Sea Hag Hag of Despair and the Dismal Deep Habitat: Coastal, Underwater; Treasure: Arcana Lorenzo Mastroianni
Sea hags loathe peace and beauty. Bitter, jealous creatures, they spread chaos
cast that spell again.
Vile Appearance. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 11, any Beast or Humanoid that starts its turn within 30 feet of the hag and can see the hag’s true form. Failure: The target has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
fit. The Astral Plane would be their home domain, because in that timeless realm they could ignore the need for food, water, and other mundane concerns that plague lesser races. Vlaakith also
Vlaakith: she knows how to build fanatics. But alas, fanatics are good for nothing of lasting consequence.
The Bitter Truth In the time since Vlaakith made this promise to her people, she has called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
forlarren are the bitter reminder of that doomed excursion. The archdevil Fierna—co-ruler of Phlegethos, the fourth layer of the Nine Hells—courted a mighty fey in hopes of luring him into trading
travelers survive the Nine Hells. Another is a howling beast that attempts to destroy all in its path. One will show mercy and empathy peppered with a parental attitude toward strangers. Another is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
pleasant internal heat and it enables a firenewt to vomit forth a small ball of flame. Most firenewts carry a container with this mixture in it. Religious Militants. Firenewt society and culture are
for them, so ’tis also one for ye.
— Elminster
Giant Striders. Firenewts have a close relationship with a type of monstrous beast they believe Imix sent to aid them — borne out by the creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
only a short time, it was a terrifying feeling to my human mind, but in a way it was also comforting to feel myself a part of a much greater design. What I felt was not the hunger of one beast, but
hands instead. The flesh was warm. I fed myself. I fed Yeenoghu.
Day 16: Third use of ritual. As my connection to my lord deepens, I leave my old concerns behind. His hunger is all that matters. It is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Interloper Gods Annam’s withdrawal has caused ongoing upheaval in the religious lives of giants across the Material Plane. Most believe Annam turned from his descendants in anger or disappointment
, and some hill giants share two strange commonalities: insatiable hunger and a tendency to serve the demon lord Yeenoghu. Sometimes a hill giant who delights in senseless slaughter turns to the Beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
mainly the wealthy or influential who can’t count themselves among the nobility. Other structures are taken up by educational or religious concerns that primarily serve the city at large, not the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
disposition. Roll a d4 and consult the Frost Druid Friends table to determine each creature, or just roll once and assume all the creatures are the same kind of beast or plant. (It’s okay if multiples of the
same kind of creature are present, since the druid might favor a certain kind of beast or plant.) Running the Encounter. The frost druid aims to kill the characters or send them scurrying back to Ten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
masks made of animal hide, to protect themselves from the bitter cold. Although they originally descended from humans who were predominantly blue-eyed and fair-haired, the Reghed tribes have
, Froya, so the future of his royal line remains uncertain. Auril’s unyielding winter concerns Jarund deeply, and he often turns to his shaman, Mjenir, for guidance. The king respects the shaman’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
value has little if anything to do with monetary concerns. A typical halfling’s most prized possessions are those that have the most interesting stories attached to them. Indeed, entering an elderly
, And like a clap of thunder It smote old Sweed upon his head, And tore the beast asunder.
— “Tale of the Fishskippers,” by Harkin Fishskipper
Hidden in Plain Sight Although halflings aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
full-grown kraken, so the creature should be destroyed for the aboleths’ own safety. The kraken’s substantial intellect has been hopelessly tainted by exposure to Sgothgah’s religious beliefs. All gods
unholy symbol of Tharizdun that the kraken bears, that energy accelerates the kraken’s growth and fuels its hostility. Normally such a beast would take decades to reach maturity, but Sgothgah’s magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ status to that of hunters and reducing the number of castes in the host to two. Leaders and religious figures of the tribe still maintain some of their authority, but the lowliest hobgoblin or bugbear can
on each head that direct the beast by controlling the view of its blinkered eyes. Former slaves, often soldiers who once fought against the host, who now fight alongside the host to gain better
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
things and make themselves rulers over all. While the Crushing Wave cultists take in many people who are bitter, lost, or mad, they also seek alliances with evil or destructive sea creatures. They
Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Bonded Mount. The knight is magically bound to a beast with an innate swimming speed trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on this beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
different kinds working together, perhaps united as members of a religious order or some other kind of organization that crosses the divide of giant kinds (see “Gods and Religion” and “Organizations
mountains as the bitter cold freezes steaming geysers into sprays of ice shards. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions reshape the landscape almost daily. Avalanches of snow and broken rock tumble down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
is as stormy as the skies of Yon, and I hurl boulders when I’m angry.”
Ideal. “Bitter End is a raving tyrant. I live in hope that one day we’ll be free of that hag.”
Bond. “I have sworn to
.”
Dirlagraun the Displacer Beast
CHAPTER 1: WITCHLIGHT CARNIVAL
Dirlagraun was raised by a noble high elf family of the Summer Court and blessed with the ability to speak and understand Common and Sylvan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
mood is as stormy as the skies of Yon, and I hurl boulders when I’m angry.”
Ideal. “Bitter End is a raving tyrant. I live in hope that one day we’ll be free of that hag.”
Bond. “I have sworn to
.”
Dirlagraun the Displacer Beast
CHAPTER 1: WITCHLIGHT CARNIVAL
Dirlagraun was raised by a noble high elf family of the Summer Court and blessed with the ability to speak and understand Common and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
human commoner). She is the fortyish matriarch of her family and a pleasant, sturdy woman. She is increasingly worried about “what’s gathering in the dark” in Red Larch and brings up her concerns with
). Key NPCs. The Helm is run by the jovial but grasping Garlen Harlathurl (male Tethyrian human commoner). He is a cynic bitter from failed Waterdhavian mercantile ventures, but he has turned out to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
behavior laid down by tradition and the Teacher. To a large extent, the rules and rituals have taken on a life of their own irrespective of any religious observance. If the characters approach peacefully
anyone suggested he would make a better monarch than Mwaxanaré. WHEN GARGOYLES ATTACK
The gargoyles of Omu and the aarakocra of Kir Sabal are bitter enemies. Aarakocra scouts watch over the distant