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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
abomination is the final stage of a grafter’s transformation—a hulking monster whose corrupted brain is ablaze with desire for treasure. Its abhorrent transformation erases the last
lairs, temples to Tiamat, or other sites associated with the dragons they love.
Dragonflesh Grafters
Dragonflesh grafters practice forbidden rituals and risky experiments on themselves, modifying
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
laughterThrough rituals combining alchemy, necromancy, and grim surgical precision, the brain of a mortal being is encased in a glass jar filled with preserving fluids and the liquefied goop of their body&rsquo
wrought masterwork, depending on its creator. Still other brains desire nothing more than to regain a body. This might be the brain’s original body, another frame they covet, or some more
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Elder Evils are far older than most of the mortal peoples and always inimical to such creatures’ minds.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are
blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some are
communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some
available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some
available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dreaming. These Elder Evils are far older than most of the mortal peoples and always inimical to such creatures’ minds.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the
aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
forbidden necromantic rituals that sever their souls from their bodies to turn themselves into liches, masters of magic and undeath. With their souls preserved in hidden relics, liches puppet their
into an insidious inferno that burns a mage hollow until only the desire for more magical power remains.
—Rudolph van Richten,
Van Richten’s Guide to Liches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
with the charm or desire to usually grant their cambion children the Fiendish Charm ability. Cultists of Baphomet and Orcus can also use foul rituals to infuse their master’s strength into a young or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
dreaming. These Elder Evils are far older than most of the mortal races and always horrific to humanoid minds. However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils
cultists hasten to gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide the blazing star spawn into the world. The cultists who blaspheme reality by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
make her expendable to the other hags. Disguised as elves, the hags tempt guests into undergoing magical transformations. Their rituals, which they call treatments, seem entirely beneficial on the
surface (see “Magic Treatments” below), and the hags are skilled at tricking guests into thinking the benefits outweigh the cost. The price for these special rituals is described as “some small boon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
exploration encounter, with traps or hazards preventing access to the object. As a complication, enemies might desire the object as much as the adventurers do, adding a combat element to an
detected, a combat encounter or social interaction might result. Stop a Ritual The plots of evil cult leaders, malevolent spellcasters, and Fiends often involve rituals that must be foiled. In a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
finishes. As a complication, enemies might desire the object as much as the adventurers do, forcing both parties to fight for it. Run a Gauntlet. The adventurers must pass through a dangerous area
presence. Complications might ensue if they are detected. Stop a Ritual. The plots of evil cult leaders, malevolent warlocks, and powerful fiends often involve rituals that must be foiled. Characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Brain in a Jar Through rituals combining alchemy, necromancy, and grim surgical precision, the brain of a mortal being is encased in a glass jar filled with preserving fluids and the liquefied goop
elegantly wrought masterwork, depending on its creator. Still other brains desire nothing more than to regain a body. This might be the brain’s original body, another frame they covet, or some more elaborate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
owls and croaking frogs. The Fey of the Gloaming Court shun the formalized etiquette and rituals of the Summer Court (see below), instead prizing behavior that is intuitive and instinctual. Prismeer
in the Palace of Heart’s Desire, situated where the three portions of her realm meet. As its name suggests, the palace is fabled as a destination for anyone seeking their heart’s desire. On some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
voice and focuses on the business of running the bathhouse. Dread Morgan knows the ritual needed to bind a creature’s desire to a cursed painting, which is recorded on a tiny scroll hidden in a bone
hags: Saeth, a cambion, was recruited by Dread Morgan in exchange for a gift of unusual components and secret rituals that he intends to put toward his own evil and ambitious plans one day. Saeth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Black Network have no desire to become agents and errand-runners for some petty god and her dragon cohorts. This viewpoint makes the Zhentarim an interesting addition to the characters’ possible
figures and questioning the chance of success for attempts to turn or interrogate them. She favors discreet execution, interrogation of the corpse with appropriate rituals, and destruction of the body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Black Network have no desire to become agents and errand-runners for some petty god and her dragon cohorts. This viewpoint makes the Zhentarim an interesting addition to the characters’ possible
figures and questioning the chance of success for attempts to turn or interrogate them. She favors discreet execution, interrogation of the corpse with appropriate rituals, and destruction of the body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Black Network have no desire to become agents and errand-runners for some petty god and her dragon cohorts. This viewpoint makes the Zhentarim an interesting addition to the characters’ possible
figures and questioning the chance of success for attempts to turn or interrogate them. She favors discreet execution, interrogation of the corpse with appropriate rituals, and destruction of the body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
duplicate. These are the xvarts, creatures that not only look identical to Raxivort in appearance but also foil any magic used to track him down. Spells, rituals, and other effects that could reveal
Raxivort. The desire to please Raxivort weighs heavily on all their decisions. When things aren’t going well for them, xvarts naturally assume that Raxivort is angry. To appease their troubled lord, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces
communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Unfinished Letter. The letter in front of Kalimanzaros reads as follows: Dear Rotten Ethel,
You have requested access to ancient rituals handed down by Baba Yaga herself—rituals that can be used to
fulfill bargains. I regret to inform you that Iggwilv is unwilling to share her knowledge of these rituals with you at this time. Your coven has much work to do to earn her favor. Until then, she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
his presence is no longer felt.
Priest of Corellon
Corellon doesn’t expect much from followers — no complex rituals or frequent ceremonies or even regular prayer. Corellon wants them to enjoy life
, to try new things, to imagine what they desire and then pursue it, and to be kind to others. In return for this freedom from the usual requirements of religion, Corellon expects them to address






