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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
tell that these geese descend from a monstrous many-headed bird that dwells deep within the wilds. Though the knights of Eldraine consider its existence a myth, the folk of the wilds know that the
Goose Mother is real.
Centuries ago, an enterprising witch created a frothy stew composed of hydra’s blood and goose feathers. It is from this noxious slurry that the Goose Mother was born. Within
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside themselves.
Their
others were born to non-genasi parents who lived near a place suffused by a genie’s magic.
A typical genasi has a life span of 120 years.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;We weren’t born tame or domesticated, so we shouldn’t have to live that way. (Neutral)
4
Might. The strongest are meant to dominate the weak. (Evil)
5
Rage.
.
2
A Boros soldier gives me gifts in exchange for information about other clans’ movements.
3
I once caught and released a Dimir spy.
4
I consult with a Golgari shaman for
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
ancient djinni born from the planar winds that blow through the myriad doors of the Infinite Staircase. He’s a timeless force of untold power, a genie made noble by the planes themselves. A cloud
, ushering them safely to the nearest staircase. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no damage from falling. Aberrations, Fiends, Undead, and creatures that fall due to Nafas&rsquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
at the fringes of civilization. Many tieflings are born to the Carrion Tribes, the barbarians who live in the Demon Wastes. Such tieflings are touched by the fiendish forces bound beneath the Wastes
avatar for an imprisoned Overlord — and you are fleeing that destiny. Other tieflings are shaped not by fiendish powers, but by the influence of the fiend-tainted planes. Such tieflings might be born in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
. This allows the ceiling to slowly descend, clicking loudly.
If the sacred statue is destroyed the two black crystals explode, releasing two allips, as the eidolon is itself released from the
statue.
EXPLORATION
If the adventurers investigate they notice the tops of the statues are oddly flattened, as they were built to have a descending ceiling rest upon them.
SOCIAL
Once released from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. The stairs descend into black, still water that fills an arched hallway before you. The water’s surface is like dark, mirrored glass, disturbed only occasionally by the “thwick” of a drop falling
from beyond the south door. Map: Traps in Area K73 The water is 3 feet deep in the hallway and opaque. The steps on both sides of the hallway descend another 2 feet before ending at the iron doors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
trapped inside an iron flask or a similar device. If the furnace is destroyed or the elemental released from within it, the air inside the balloon cools, causing the airship to descend at a rate of
, and psychic damage. The fire elemental goes berserk if released, attacking all other creatures it sees. Inside or outside the furnace, it can be banished using a banishment spell or similar magic, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Carrion Tribes The Carrion Tribes descend from explorers and refugees twisted by the evil in this realm. Explorers usually encounter these savage folk as enemies, but occasionally a hero emerges
.
Child of a Savage Land. You were born into a lawless realm where violence was the only constant. How have you adapted to life on the other side of the Labyrinth? Are you superstitious, refusing to adapt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Cavalier The archetypal Cavalier excels at mounted combat. Usually born among the nobility and raised at court, a Cavalier is equally at home leading a cavalry charge or exchanging repartee at a
these fighters leave their lives of comfort to embark on glorious adventure. Cavalier Features Fighter Level Feature 3rd Bonus Proficiency, Born to the Saddle, Unwavering Mark 7th Warding Maneuver
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
young world of Theros was the godlike race of titans, born from the same swirling chaos as the world itself. Before any order could be imposed on the world, the titans had to be contained. Kruphix and
.
Walkers of Woe. The nightmarish creatures known as woe striders are said to be products of Klothys’s punishment. These beings descend from an age when some mortals learned to unshackle themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. The chamber that opens at the bottom of the stairs is immense. A wide ledge runs along the left wall and drops away to a pit on the right. Many stalactites descend from the ceiling, and the sound of
dripping water echoes continuously.
The lower portion of the room (10A) is 15 feet below the ledge. Wooden steps have been built down to the lower floor. As in room 7, the steps are enclosed in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. The chamber that opens at the bottom of the stairs is immense. A wide ledge runs along the left wall and drops away to a pit on the right. Many stalactites descend from the ceiling, and the sound of
dripping water echoes continuously. The lower portion of the room (10A) is 15 feet below the ledge. Wooden steps have been built down to the lower floor. As in room 7, the steps are enclosed in a stout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Maglubiyet of troops for his army in the afterlife. Consumers of Souls. A barghest is born to goblin parents just as normal offspring are. The creature emerges in the form of a goblin, then develops
in the barghest for 24 hours, after which time it is digested. If the barghest dies before the soul is digested, the soul is released.
While a humanoid’s soul is trapped in a barghest, any form of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
Goose Mother Astonishingly aggressive geese populate the marshes of Eldraine. Legends tell that these geese descend from a monstrous many-headed bird that dwells deep within the wilds. Though the
blood and goose feathers. It is from this noxious slurry that the Goose Mother was born. Within days, the Goose Mother grew to prodigious size, and the witch grew fearful. One night, while the Goose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
H12. Twelve shadows haunt this 30-foot-high cave. They swarm over members of the party but recoil from any character who presents a holy symbol of Mystryl. The shadows were born from those who
connecting areas H15 and H22. Slaad Host. If one of the characters has the Slaad Host secret (see appendix B) and the slaad tadpole hasn’t been born or destroyed yet, it bursts from the character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, the altar won’t do so again until one month has passed. Stairs. The stairs here descend to area D3. D2: Abandoned Dormitories Battered bed frames and straw mattresses clutter this room, interspersed
of manacles, and a blue pearl worth 150 gp. D3: Lower Chambers The stairs descend into an space surrounded by a series of halls and cramped rooms. A thick, rotten smell permeates the air. Digging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
is released by someone remote from the group, and it can be sent out again to look for the individual that released it in order to deliver a response. Most of the army travels on foot, and wolf-riding
execution, so it is rare for offspring to be born among the host even when it successfully campaigns for years.
The taboo doesn’t extend to female goblinoids that come into the host already
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
(see appendix B) and the slaad tadpole hasn’t been born or destroyed yet, it bursts from the character’s chest when the character enters this cavern. H33. Watcher in the Walls This fifteen-foot-high
is released and makes its way to area H39 and from there to the library in Ythryn (area Y9 in chapter 7). It ignores the characters unless they interfere with it. Treasure. The mummy’s golden mask (750
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the floor, as well as stairs that descend to the east. A stone slab blocks the way to the north.
The mosaics here once depicted the feats of Orestes, a scoundrel-hero who devoted his life to Phenax
niches lie small bits of jewelry, gold teeth, or ancient coins, with each haul worth 2d4 gp. 4. Flooded Catacomb The stairs descend into a burial chamber partially flooded with muddy water. Ancient stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
stripped of his possessions — in this room. He did not see his attackers nor has he heard any sounds in the house. Now he would like to be released and to join the characters in their mission.
Neither
six stirges nests in the rafters of the attic. They descend on the party at an opportune moment, revealing themselves after the characters enter the attic. Treasure. A character who sifts through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fragments are hanging at the same level as the gantries. They are too heavy for the characters to unhitch, but each crane has a winch that can be released, causing the fragment to fall to the floor with
Giant’s Bag table in the introduction. 17. Ore Depository Characters who descend through the mines (see area 10) eventually end up here, emerging through one of two tunnels in the north wall. Rail tracks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
encountered in an enclosed space, such as a sewer or sealed tomb. The gas fills as much space as it can, up to a maximum of ten 10-foot Cubes. The transparent gas carries a foul odor. The gas is continuously
release its victim, doing so with a successful DC 10 Charisma (Persuasion) check. A creature released by the vine in this way won’t be attacked by that vine again for the next 24 hours. At Higher Levels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dungeon Locations Before the characters descend into the dungeon, allow them to advance to 4th level. The following area descriptions are keyed to map 1.6. V20. Cellar The characters might enter this
or magic items.” If released, Falaster helps the characters as best he can while staying out of harm’s way. Expecting that he might be caught, he obtained and memorized a floor plan of the dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. At the base of the fissure is rubbish that’s been discarded through the opening above. A character attempting to ascend or descend the chimney shaft must make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. On a
successful check, the character moves at half speed up or down the shaft, as desired. On a check result of 6–9, the character struggles with the climb and takes 10 minutes to ascend or descend the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Chain Lightning Stadium The air around this amphitheater is charged with static. Cracked steps descend to the stadium floor, where a tiny glittering object rests on a pedestal of black stone. Three
party understands the dead Netherese tongue. The doppelganger plays the part of a low-born Netherese manservant who was sent to the prison by his master, Iriolarthas, for disobedience. Without going
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
commoners). If released, they are particularly eager to attack their captors. They know of a haven for orc refugees somewhere to the south but not the exact location of the rebel headquarters. 15
dwarves chained to the floor and forced to labor making weapons. Four of them are dwarf commoners intent only on escaping if they are released, but the fifth is a veteran who volunteers to stay with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and strong winds. If the balloon takes significant damage, the ship could be forced to descend — or might even crash. (Appendix C features vehicle statistics for a typical battle balloon. For
released. The beacon has AC 12, 75 hit points, immunity to poison and psychic damage, and vulnerability to cold. The explosion of energy can be treated as a scorching ray, fireball, or lightning bolt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
chapter 8). Maegera the Dawn Titan can be safely released from the flask in one of two locations. If it is released inside Gauntlgrym’s forge, Maegera becomes trapped there once more. If it is released
inside the adamantine forge in Ironslag (see chapter 8, “Forge of the Fire Giants,” area 29), the fire primordial is trapped within that forge and likewise contained. If the primordial is released
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
single file as they wade through the water. The bed of the fast-moving stream slants sharply; each character must make a successful DC 8 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to descend
when it is released). Bear Pen. A sturdy timber gate, latched on the outside, seals a smaller cave to the east. The bear attacks any non-troglodyte that opens the cage door, then tries to escape
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the aviary and try to open the big windows without being attacked by the owl. Bloodybeak is a natural enemy of the jabberwock in area P22. If the owl is released from temporal stasis, it attacks the
when Ringlerun used it to cast cone of cold. The staff can’t recharge until Ringlerun is released from temporal stasis.) P24. Ruined Staterooms The jabberwock destroyed the furnishings in these two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
Stairs The 5-foot-wide stairs that descend from area 1 are roughly carved. They aren’t dangerous to traverse, however, except that combat while on the narrow path can be risky. Three small landings lie
along the route, the first at 60 feet above the floor in area 3, the second at 40 feet, and the third at 20 feet. The characters might be able to see area 3 as they descend. A fortress emerges from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
be heard hissing about the priests and their inane babble (the kenku’s mimicry), and ranting about how it can still sense the hated high priest’s presence in the city. If the characters descend the
experiments here can be safely examined. However, if the check is failed by 5 or more, the steam mephits are released. Any character who succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check gets the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
snow. Aerix has AC 10 and 3 hit points. He was born on the Midwinter holiday and as such is blessed by Auril with resistance to cold damage. He wears only a light woolen poncho, as extremely cold
) bound inside it. This spirit tries to kill whoever released it. The spirit disappears if it succeeds or if it’s reduced to 0 hit points. G22. Chamber of the Codicil This chamber has a domed ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
at various stages of his life. A hallway leads east, and in the center of the room, stairs descend to the lower level.
The murals in this room depict Xeluan’s legend (see the “Adventure Background
Xeluan’s four companions are released from their oztocanite prisons, the characters can safely enter this crypt (the wraiths don’t arise from their caskets) and reconvene with Rilago’s ghost. The






