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Dungeon Master’s Guide
Whelm is a powerful weapon forged by dwarves and lost in the dungeon of White Plume Mountain.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.
Hurl. Whelm has the
wielder doesn’t share this goal.
Destroying Whelm. Whelm can be dissolved in the acidic bile of a recently slain ancient black dragon. It can also be melted down in the forges of the Mightyhammer dwarf clan, but only by the rightful leader of that clan.
magic-items
This gnarled, oak staff ends in a crook reminiscent of a swan’s neck. It is clearly ancient, and was only recently uncovered from deep within an elven ruin.
You have a +1 bonus to attack and
Magic Items
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Waythe is a unique greatsword most recently in the possession of a high-ranking cloud giant ambassador.
You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit a
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
, class features, or proficiencies.
The possession lasts until the target drops to 0 hit points, Gremorly ends it as a bonus action, or Gremorly is turned or forced out by an effect like the Dispel Evil
came to investigate the seemingly abandoned keep, Gremorly murdered them and trapped their ghosts. But fortune recently turned against Gremorly when a behir entered the keep seeking a nest. It slew
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Cunning Action. On each of her turns, the Black Viper can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Evasion. If the Black Viper is subjected to an effect that allows her to make
who died a century ago, after a long and nefarious career. Esvele Rosznar, a brash young noble, has recently adopted the Black Viper's persona to lead a secret life of crime. Like many other nobles
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
competent replacement for both.Geryon’s Lair
Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams
abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait.
Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
replacement for both.Geryon’s Lair
Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams the
abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait.
Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Varram the White Varram the White is a close ally and confidant of Severin, but the Cult of the Dragon leader is unaware of how his old friend’s actions have threatened the cult’s plans. Varram’s
Dragon Mask, and Leosin Erlanthar has recently learned that the dwarf Varram was seen in the trade settlement of Boareskyr Bridge, near the Serpent Hills. With the Harpers already spread far and wide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Varram the White Varram the White is a close ally and confidant of Severin, but the Cult of the Dragon leader is unaware of how his old friend’s actions have threatened the cult’s plans. Varram’s
Dragon Mask, and Leosin Erlanthar has recently learned that the dwarf Varram was seen in the trade settlement of Boareskyr Bridge, near the Serpent Hills. With the Harpers already spread far and wide on their intelligence-gathering missions, the adventurers are a perfect choice to pursue the wyrmspeaker.
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack
[Tooltip Not Found] Weapon (quarterstaff), uncommon (requires attunement) This gnarled, oak staff ends in a crook reminiscent of a swan’s neck. It is clearly ancient, and was only recently uncovered
from deep within an elven ruin.
You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.
Once a day, if the wielder is reduced to 0 Hit Points, the Swansong Staff immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Phantom can become a wizard’s confidant and right hand. In temples of gods of death, the Phantom might work as an agent to track down those who try to cheat death and to recover knowledge that might
second creature takes necrotic damage equal to the roll’s total, as wails of the dead sound around them for a moment. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
relevant in a situation. If a creature is proficient in a skill, the creature applies its Proficiency Bonus to ability checks involving that skill. Without proficiency in a skill, a creature can still
make ability checks involving that skill but doesn’t add its Proficiency Bonus. For example, if a character tries to climb a cliff, the DM might ask for a Strength (Athletics) check. If the character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
relevant in a situation. If a creature is proficient in a skill, the creature applies its Proficiency Bonus to ability checks involving that skill. Without proficiency in a skill, a creature can still
make ability checks involving that skill but doesn’t add its Proficiency Bonus. For example, if a character tries to climb a cliff, the DM might ask for a Strength (Athletics) check. If the character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
trouble until she can figure out what to do next. However, several mezzoloths recently launched an unsuccessful raid on the Mire of Doubt against Nellik’s orders. They hope she doesn’t find out they had to
hulk they recently freed from magical stasis. The mezzoloths are darkening the sand-colored umber hulk’s hide with charcoal so it more closely resembles their mottled black color. Against Nellik’s wishes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
him as honest, optimistic, and extraordinarily lucky. Until recently, he was a member of Force Grey and reported directly to the Blackstaff. In recent months, Meloon has spent much of his time at the
fails. He must use the new roll.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, Meloon can regain 20 hit points.
Actions
Multiattack. Meloon makes four attacks with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, almost ghostly, appearance of its flesh, which provides a grotesque window into the virulent refuse the otyugh recently consumed. Otyugh Mutate Large Aberration, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 16
Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Otyugh, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Virulent Breath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Mountain. You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Hurl. Whelm has the Thrown property with a normal range of 60 feet and a long range of 180 feet. When you
be returned to that clan. Whelm’s purpose is to protect dwarves. Conflict arises if the wielder doesn’t share this goal. Destroying Whelm. Whelm can be dissolved in the acidic bile of a recently slain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
boxed text aloud: “Yvette here is a lousy guard. There was a break-in recently on her watch, and the burglar got away. I fear the culprit might attempt another break-in, and I’d like you to prevent the
, Quink is flabbergasted but adds a 10 GP bonus for the characters’ exceptional work. Soon after, two guards arrive and arrest Yvette. After the arrest, Yvette no longer appears at this location.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
: His Strength is 15 (+2). His melee weapon attack bonus is +4, and he deals 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage when he hits with the blunt head of his shovel. Milivoj rejects the burgomaster’s proclamation
that “All will be well!” and is frustrated that he can’t protect his younger siblings. He wants to be free of Barovia’s curse but sees no hope of escape. Bones of St. Andral Until recently, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, experiencing little or no change in their lives until recently. Now their world is being altered faster than many of the fungus folk can keep up with — as is their world view, twisted by the chaotic
enters it later, must make a Constitution saving throw. The save DC is 8 + the myconid’s Constitution modifier + the myconid’s proficiency bonus. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
red slaad, dropped here by the comet that recently overflew the site, searches the hill for any way to lift the wards around the watchtower. Minotaur Archaeologist Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
, Perception +5, Religion +3
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Labyrinthine Recall. The minotaur can perfectly recall any path it has traveled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
The Black Viper The Black Viper was a notorious burglar, pickpocket, mugger, and assassin who died a century ago, after a long and nefarious career. Esvele Rosznar, a brash young noble, has recently
Action. On each of her turns, the Black Viper can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Evasion. If the Black Viper is subjected to an effect that allows her to make a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
inspire horror. When near a recently slain foe, the hag may forgo an attack to feed on the corpse. The sight of this butchery is enough to terrify most witnesses. Bheur Hag
Medium Fey, Typically
Perception 14
Languages Auran, Common, Giant
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Control Weather (1/Day). The hag can cast the control weather spell, requiring no material components and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
charmed, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious. As a bonus action, it can make an attack with its javelin. 2b. Duergar’s Crib The deformed creature in area 2a sleeps here on a bed of spongy black mold
, which recently killed one of them with a blow from its war pick. They ignore characters who keep a respectful distance. A character who studies the fungus and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
.
Berlain’s notes, strewn across her desk, are a blend of arcane esoterica and insane pronouncements. All of it paints a picture of horrific experiments performed on living humanoids. A recently scrawled
instead of banishment. As a bonus action, she can use her extra mouth and arms to cast any cantrip she has prepared. The grells serve as Berlain’s valets, and she communicates with them in their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 22 (41,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Geryon fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Geryon has
). Geryon makes one Stinger attack.
Geryon’s Lair Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress, Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the icy center of Stygia. He roams the passages, spitting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Delour and has a knack for planning heists. Guild members consider him a brutal but fair leader. Some perceptive guild members—like Kathra Bitterwind—have noticed he’s become more reclusive recently
passive Perception 20
Languages Common, thieves’ cant (can’t speak in wolf form)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Regeneration. Augustus regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the characters do so, Kalaman’s leaders are pleased and reward them with a bonus of 100 gp each. Troops Return While the characters are completing another mission, they catch sight of a small group of
are exhausted and have recently seen battle. If the soldiers spot the characters, their leader calls a halt and approaches the characters. Characters quickly recognize Cudgel Ironsmile (introduced in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Selesnyan ideal: order, life, and harmony. In the midst of increasing tensions on Ravnica, the three personalities have recently been at odds over how best to navigate the conclave through such
, causing them to uproot themselves and become awakened trees (see the Monster Manual for their stat blocks) for 1 minute or until Trostani uses a bonus action to end the effect. These trees understand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
her sleeping area. Both use the ghast stat block and start combat with 5 temporary hit points, having recently bathed in area U1. The creatures attack without mercy. Combat here alerts Y’demi in area
Basin. The copper basin contains a gallon of fresh blood. So long as she can see the basin and there’s a gallon or more of blood in it, Y’demi can use the following bonus action: Sanguine Tentacles (1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
signs of having been recently used by visitors—either creatures welcomed by the dragon or ones that escaped the dragon’s notice. Wells. Four wells—three in the canyons leading to the main hall and
animates and attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +7 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage on a hit. Blast of Wind. A mighty wind sweeps through the lair in a direction of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
passed down through family lines. The name bestowed on a new foal is typically the name of the most recently deceased family member of the same gender, keeping alive the memory — and, the centaurs
follow that attack with a bonus action, making one attack against the target with your hooves. Hooves. Your hooves are natural melee weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Languages understands Auran and Common but speaks only through the use of her Mimicry trait
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Mimicry. Kettlesteam can mimic any sounds she has heard
characters corner her, Kettlesteam tells her story in the voice she stole from Candlefoot: Many years ago, she made a fey pact with Zybilna, the archfey who rules the Feywild domain of Prismeer. Recently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
take a bonus action on each of its turns to take the Hide action.
Xardorok Sunblight Xardorok Sunblight leads the Sunblight clan of duergar which, until recently, dwelled in the subterranean
its weapon damage to 1, and makes attacks, checks, and saving throws with disadvantage if they use Strength. It gains a +5 bonus to all Dexterity (Stealth) checks and a +5 bonus to its AC. It can also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
recently oiled. Once the door is opened, read the following text: In the southeast corner of this decayed bedroom lies a man; he is alive, though bound and gagged. He is clad only in undergarments and
, except for a single dose of basic poison (see chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook) that he has concealed in the waistband of his undergarments. He can apply it to any slashing or piercing weapon as a bonus