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Aurnozci

Monsters The Book of Many Things

that’s both its fiefdom and its prison. It lairs within a grotesque hive dangling from a mountain-size tree of tar and flame called Gorewood. Aurnozci relies on demonic proxies and mortal

intruders in sight with reckless abandon. Cultists of Aurnozci Aurnozci grants its cultists the following trait: Burning Corpse. When the creature dies, its body is reduced to a pile of smoldering

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used for adult or ancient dragon turtles. An

turtle’s lair can be transformed by its presence, creating one or more of the following effects: Diverting Currents. Underwater currents push unwanted visitors away from the lair. While

Stat Blocks by Creature Type

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Stat Blocks by Creature Type Here are the creatures in this chapter sorted by creature type. Aberration Belashyrra Dolgaunt Dolgrim Dyrrn Hashalaq quori Kalaraq quori Tsucora quori

Beast Clawfoot Fastieth Celestial Radiant idol Construct Expeditious messenger Iron defender Living burning hands Living cloudkill Living lightning bolt Warforged colossus

Dark Fantasy Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

of the consequences, solves an endless war by preventing anyone from dying 7 A member of a cabal of eternal royals who support a war against Mount Celestia, as their immortality relies on the

blood of angels 8 The commander of a legion of soul-addicted templars who punish crimes by burning criminals into psychoactive spirit dust 9 An ancient dragon whose godlike magic drains the domain of life 10 A god who killed all their peers and now rules the mortal realm

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

. For example, if you know the 1st-level spell burning hands and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast burning hands using either slot. Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher

Ability Charisma is your spellcasting ability for your sorcerer spells, since the power of your magic relies on your ability to project your will into the world. You use your Charisma whenever a spell

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

. For example, if you know the 1st-level spell burning hands and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast burning hands using either slot. Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher

Ability Charisma is your spellcasting ability for your sorcerer spells, since the power of your magic relies on your ability to project your will into the world. You use your Charisma whenever a spell

33. Doomcrown's Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

flumph’s home — the Underdark — out of building blocks. The flumph knows that its longing to return home is affecting the hobgoblin’s behavior, but it relies on Doomcrown for protection. If the two

about the room are six 7-foot-tall, stalagmite-shaped spires made of tiny rectangular blocks, with a half-finished seventh tower under construction. Furnishings. Furnishings include a wooden bed, an

City Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Hunters (see below) 7 Two cyclopes—a mother and her adult son—live in a library, burning its books for warmth. 8 Patrol (see below) Bridge Checkpoint Three sivak draconians (see appendix B) stand guard on

draconians (see appendix B for both stat blocks) oversee ten commoner engineers repairing 30-foot-deep cracks in the city’s streets. If the Dragon Army members spot the characters or the characters attack

Modes of Travel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Underdark, all water travel involves either rowing at 1½ miles per hour, or floating with prevailing currents at 1 mile per hour. Characters can work in shifts to row more than 8 hours per day, but

the water. Some are completely submerged, navigable only by those able to breathe underwater. Navigation. Without the sky or the stars to navigate by, any successful passage of the Darklake relies

Quandrix Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

tides and currents that eluded even the most esteemed scholars of their society. Once, they saved a hundred lives by predicting the sudden arrival of a tsunami, despite the deceptively calm seas—washing

worthless without a deep understanding of the basics. He teaches students of all levels, and even his most experienced pupils benefit from a much deeper understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the world.

Find Familiar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Find Familiar Level 1 Conjuration (Wizard) Casting Time: 1 hour or Ritual Range: 10 feet Components: V, S, M (burning incense worth 10+ GP, which the spell consumes) Duration: Instantaneous

of 0. Appearing in an unoccupied space within range, the familiar has the statistics of the chosen form (see “Creature Stat Blocks”), though it is a Celestial, Fey, or Fiend (your choice) instead of a

Living Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Living Spell Living spells come in many varieties; the stat blocks here are three examples. Living spells most often manifest from evocation and conjuration spells. To make a living spell from a

, based on the chosen spell’s level. Living Spell Customization Spell Level Stat Block to Customize 1–2 Living burning hands 3–4 Living lightning bolt 5 Living cloudkill Now make the following

I: Camp Carrionclay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Camp When the characters approach Camp Carrionclay, read the following: Ahead, the smells of rotting fish and burning flesh hang thick in the air. A fortified camp sits atop cliffs jutting from the

of soldiers patrol the camp, each including a Dragon Army officer and five Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B for both stat blocks). One group watches the bridge outside the walls, and the other

Regional Effects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

restrained and has to hold its breath until it is dug out. Human-sized blocks of ice appear, containing frozen corpses. These corpses might break free and attack as zombies, or their spirits might attack as

1 mile of her lair: Most surfaces are covered by a thin film of slime, which is slick and sticks to anything that touches it. Currents and tides are exceptionally strong and treacherous. Any ability

White Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

travel. They seldom work to improve their lairs, but when they do, it is often to channel wind currents to create effects the dragon finds pleasing. The labyrinthine tunnels and the mirror-like icy

dragon goes out hunting, a wall of ice blocks the cave’s entrance. But while in residence, the dragon leaves the cave mouth open to let the lair “breathe.” Frozen Stream. The cave’s interior is a

Recurring Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

adventurers. Alternatively, the characters might assume a villain is dead — after falling over a waterfall, being trapped in a burning building, or getting swallowed by a purple worm — only to

villain and improve its challenge rating to make it relevant to the higher-level characters. NPC Stat Blocks. Some of the stat blocks in the Monster Manual can reflect the same character at different

Nymphs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the Sea. Sailors across the world claim that naiads know all the secret aquatic routes of Theros. Using this hidden system of currents and arteries, a ship might reach any destination in record time

to relish in the destruction of a novel or remarkable item. In recompense, the oread provides the smith with materials drawn from the burning heart of the world, allowing the smith to create an even

Eternal Flame Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, minor illusion 1st level (4 slots): burning hands, expeditious retreat, mage armor 2nd level (3 slots): blur, scorching ray 3rd level (2 slots): fireball Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged

): control flames,* fire bolt, friends, light, minor illusion 1st level (4 slots): burning hands, color spray, mage armor 2nd level (3 slots): scorching ray, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): fireball

Acheron Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Acheron Attacks When the attack from Acheron comes, read or paraphrase the following description: The gate to Acheron flares to life, the portal resembling a great, burning feline eye. Gigantic

spikes. From one of its helmets glints a gray gemstone. Three ettins emerge through the portal. Two use the stat blocks of normal ettins, but the third is Zot and Sotu, who are an ettin with an

10. Maccath the Crimson

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

shelter is surprisingly warm, thanks to a small stove and simple lamps burning aromatic whale oil. Carpets are heaped on the floor in thick layers, and tapestries from every culture in Faerûn hang

kobolds have been directed to stay with the tiefling and follow her orders, which mostly means undertaking errands to the scriptorium (area 11). She also relies on them for cooking, housekeeping, and

10. Maccath the Crimson

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

shelter is surprisingly warm, thanks to a small stove and simple lamps burning aromatic whale oil. Carpets are heaped on the floor in thick layers, and tapestries from every culture in Faerûn hang suspended

. The kobolds have been directed to stay with the tiefling and follow her orders, which mostly means undertaking errands to the scriptorium (area 11). She also relies on them for cooking, housekeeping

Dwarven Religion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

A faceless mother figure Roknar NE Lies, intrigue Trickery Hands filled with coins Sharindlar CG Healing, love Life Burning needle Thard Harr CG Wilderness, hunting Nature

no skill in crafting. Instead, he relies on his ability as a thief to take ownership of what he wants. Why work so hard to manufacture something when a much easier path to riches lies open? Abbathor

Creating Quick Monster Stats

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

blocks in the Monster Manual, skip ahead to “Creating a Monster Stat Block." Step 1. Expected Challenge Rating Pick the expected challenge rating (CR) for your monster. Knowing the monster’s expected

by its damage output up or down by 1 for every 2 points of difference. If the monster relies more on effects with saving throws than on attacks, use the monster’s save DC instead of its attack bonus

House Tarkanan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

combat abilities. The two stat blocks presented here, along with the Tarkanan Assassin in Eberron: Rising from the Last War , illustrate members of House Tarkanan who wield the power of their aberrant

marks in combat. Tarkanan Marauder. This powerful assassin relies on teleportation to catch targets unaware and deal out rapid death. Tarkanan Marauder Medium or Small Humanoid, Chaotic Evil AC 16

Kobold Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

as hatcheries. Kobolds tend to their eggs by nesting them in a shallow pit lined with earth and dried grass. Because the eggs are susceptible to cold, they are kept near a slow-burning fire, or are

mine elevators rigged to fall Caltrops in shallow mud or soft dirt (light kobolds can walk on them without trouble) Collapsing ceilings Crates of centipedes Falling blocks Moats full of pitch or oil

Roots of Bathalang Puno

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

hostilities break out, the dragon hunters defend themselves, using the stat blocks of five veterans (see “The Dragon Hunters” earlier in this adventure). The Bakunawa’s Lair Map 10.2: roots of bathalang

intense corruption where the bakunawa suffered years of nightmares. A creature that enters that area or starts its turn there is overwhelmed by visions of the burning of Bathalang Puno and must succeed on

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

pool requires DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks due to the swirling currents. Any creature that fails such a check is swept into the stream. The stream is 4 feet deep, cold, and swift. Any creature

Undercommon, and is blessed by Imix. The blessing grants the minotaur immunity to fire damage as well as the following additional action option: Burning Breath (Recharge 5–6). The minotaur exhales a cloud

Cleric Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

itself relies on the positive energy associated with this domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods

wield this power are enlightened souls infused with radiance and the power of their deities’ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. JODIE MUIR Light Domain

7. Clammersham Palace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

dark. Zox relies on his darkvision to see. Walls. The walls of the palace are 10 feet thick and made out of loose scrap piled between inner and outer bulwarks of welded metal. The fortress has no

has befriended the “burning men” (azers) and “smileys” (lava children) that live in the surrounding caves. Zox has a bodyguard named Rex. Zox normally gets food from the nearby fungus forest (see area

Areas of Terminus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the east wall stands an overstuffed couch. An rectangular table turned on its side blocks a closed door on the south wall. Four kenku cutpurses working for Daask hide in two groups of two: one group

: A frantic gnoll is picking up papers from the floor to throw into a burning brazier at the center of the room. Beyond the brazier, Sergeant Vilroy is bound at the hands and feet with rope, lying

7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

dimensions, and this, in turn, is supported by six huge blocks of dolomite. Every component has been covered with intricate carvings and glyphs. The top of the slab depicts a struggle between a dark

picked up by another as long as its current owner, Tloques, remains alive. Concealed beneath the wrappings around the handle is a parchment containing the spells passwall, burning hands, and gust of

Bronze Shrine Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

, train, and rest in this area when they are not on guard duty. Twenty sleeping mats are stacked neatly in the northeast corner of the room. A roasting spit skewering seven quippers stands over a burning

sidekicks. See the “Scaly Eye Members” sidebar for more information. B5. Bronze Gate Entrance A bronze gate locked from the inside with a heavy bar blocks this entrance tunnel. A creature inside the Bronze

Druid Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Spells 3 Blur, Burning Hands, Fire Bolt 5 Fireball 7 Blight 9 Wall of Stone Polar Land Druid Level Circle Spells 3 Fog Cloud, Hold Person, Ray of Frost 5

against those who despoil nature. Others seek mystical unity with nature by attuning themselves to the ebb and flow of the tides, following the rush of currents and waves and listening to the

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

forces, the subsequent effects range from whimsical to deadly. Eldritch Storm Eldritch Storms When magical currents become trapped amid winds and clouds, eldritch storms can result. Flaywind

orange lightning release a deluge of fiery droplets. Any creature caught in the burning rain takes 2d6 fire damage at the start of each of its turns. The droplets ignite any flammable objects that

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

, haunt the after-hours stalls of the Gatehouse Night Market just a few blocks from the Gatehouse. Booths unfold from pocket dimensions at last light, their dealers lit by the neon glow of indifferent will

. The night market relies on adventurers to settle disputes between vendors and their unrepentant clientele. Grease Pit Vicki Pangestu Hungry planar creatures gather in the Grease Pit, a streetfood

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