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Morkoth
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
grasp
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield, witch bolt
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, detect thoughts, shatter
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt, sending
4th level (3 slots
core of the warren, where the pearly matter of the island is also located. Sections of the lair and its center might be kept dry to better protect and preserve collected objects and creatures, but most
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
will: detect magic, minor illusion, speak with dead
1/day each: detect thoughts, dimension door, hold monsterThe witchkite can take up to two reactions per round but only one per turn.
Enchanting
forbidden and dangerous magical secrets. The arcane nature of a witchkite’s hoard seeps into the dragon’s core, granting it spellcasting abilities and twisting its fiery breath into malevolent
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, mage hand
3/day each: darkness, dimension door, dispel magic
fragments that make up the island’s core are also located. Sections of the lair and its center might be kept dry to better protect and preserve collected objects and creatures, but most of the lair
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
save DC 20):
At will: detect thoughts, phantasmal force, suggestion
1/day each: cloudkill, plane shift (self only), scrying (as an action)
Summon Yugoloth (1/Day). The baernaloth has a 50 percent
Hades, to turn friends against each other and then savor the horror that rises when their victims realize how they’ve betrayed one another. Baernaloths use their wicked power to keep mortally
Lizardfolk
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plans, or cultivating other methods to progress beyond their simple existence as hunters and gatherers.
Hapless Soft Ones
At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on
you from using them at every opportunity.
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You appreciate the soft humanoids who realize they need chain mail and swords to match the gifts you were born with.
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You enjoy eating your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
rendered. You can omit details that are not readily visible (such as secret doors and other hidden features) until the characters are able to detect and interact with them. Poster Map The double-sided poster
don’t recognize these names yet, that’s good! Once they learn in the game where they’re headed, they’ll realize they’ve heard of the location and can head in the right direction at will. The reverse side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
something called a “straitjacket” instead. If the characters interrupt them, the gnomes realize that the new arrivals might have another solution, so they fill in what’s been happening and ask for any
on the pedestal is a spellbook that the rock gnomes of Gnomengarde share. Its cover describes its title as Magick of Gnomengarde (in Common and Gnomish), and it contains the wizard spells burning hands, detect magic, identify, mage armor, magic missile, shield, and sleep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
trapped them. A detect magic spell reveals auras of abjuration and evocation magic around each one. It doesn’t require an ability check to realize that a humanoid head would fit nicely inside each mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
many dragons of Eldraine hoard wealth and material goods, witchkites prefer hoarding forbidden and dangerous magical secrets. The arcane nature of a witchkite’s hoard seeps into the dragon’s core
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, minor illusion, speak with dead
1/day each: detect thoughts, dimension door, hold monster
Reactions
The witchkite can take up to two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
friendlier than others, but characters who have the Planar Philosopher background and their comrades enjoy easy access to their factions’ headquarters and amenities. Who Am I? The core mystery of this
visiting Fell’s Tattoos or realize they have more refined tastes after partaking in cheap food or drink. Consider awarding inspiration (see the Player’s Handbook) whenever such observations happen. Quintin Gleim Parisa the bariaur tout guides visitors wherever they want to go in Sigil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the first round of each combat), reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage.
Read Thoughts. The doppelganger casts Detect Thoughts, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the
is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
Meeting yourself is the surest way to realize you’re not as charming as you think you are.
—Someone claiming to be
Lorhirin of Fearchor Keep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to alcoves in the north, west, and south walls. At the back of each alcove is a wooden statue with coins piled around its base.
Altar and Extradimensional Rift A detect magic spell reveals auras of
reveals that these inscriptions spell out the core tenets of Shar’s faith: In darkness, act. Never wait for the darkness to pass before making your move. Quench the light of the moon when you can. Hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
following powers upon my wearer: invisibility, haste, immunity to charms, fly once per day, detect magic, and one wish. I also provide the benefits of protection and spell turning. The only drawback is
ring? Will they be suspicious enough to simply leave it alone? If they take time to think about it, they’ll likely realize that the ring must be a hoax. Someone who puts it on can cause it to exhibit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Southern Ward. The original Manshoon was one of the founders of the Zhentarim. Evil to the core, he made enemies all across Faerûn, including other powerful spellcasters such as Khelben Arunsun and
prepared:
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
spell attacks). The morkoth has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, mending, ray of frost, shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify
, shield, witch bolt
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, detect thoughts, shatter
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt, sending
4th level (3 slots): dimension door, Evard’s black tentacles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, mage hand
3/day each: darkness, dimension door, dispel magic, lightning bolt
in a spacious vault at the center of the warren, where the celestial fragments that make up the island’s core are also located. Sections of the lair and its center might be kept dry to better protect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
. They use their breath, thick with the gloom of Hades, to turn friends against each other and then savor the horror that rises when their victims realize how they’ve betrayed one another. Baernaloths
using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
At will: detect thoughts, phantasmal force, suggestion
1/day each: cloudkill, plane shift (self only), scrying (as an action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
dense chunk of coal at its core. The Summer Star has lost its luster but not its magic. A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals a weak, residual aura of transmutation magic surrounding it. The
first time a creature picks up the Summer Star, its core glows with a golden radiance as bright as a candle flame. Unless the creature drops the device immediately, the light suddenly blossoms, becoming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
.
Treasure. Ghazrim carries a key that unlocks shed 9. He also wears a gold ring fitted with a star ruby (worth 1,000 gp). A detect magic spell reveals that the gem radiates a faint aura of divination
magic. The gem’s star-shaped core is a magical compass that guides the ring’s wearer along the safest, shortest route to Gravenhollow. Ghazrim is aware of the ring’s property and gives the ring to the characters if they claim to be headed that way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
into the form of a woman, but the image is fleeting.
A detect magic spell reveals a powerful aura of abjuration magic around the 3-foot-high stone brazier, which rises naturally from the floor and is
benefit, as evidenced by the rictus grins that cross their faces when intruders realize the berserkers are seemingly unkillable. The berserkers don’t automatically sense when the fire has been put out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Intelligence (History) check realize that the figurehead depicts Errtu, a balor demon that terrorized Icewind Dale over a century ago. Characters who grew up in Icewind Dale have advantage on this
know what else to do with the figurehead except store it here, out of the public eye. He fears the figurehead is tainted by demonic magic and has warned his staff not to touch it. A detect evil and good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
telepathically says, “We are the hungry dead. Honor us with lunch, or suffer our curse.” Characters who hear the otyugh can make a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, they realize something
throne is fixed to the platform and can’t be moved. It radiates an aura of transmutation magic to a detect magic spell. A character who searches the throne and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
their homes and businesses. If either fire giant is reduced to 81 hit points or fewer, the giants realize that they have underestimated Triboar’s defenses. They quickly leave the way they came while
adamantine ring can, with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check, determine that it was once part of some kind of enormous construct. Casting a detect magic spell on the fragment reveals a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
sword and attacks the guilty. Only a character judged innocent by Fazrian can alter the planetar’s disposition enough to make it realize how corrupt it has become. Such a character can use an action to
lurk three hungry otyughs. When they detect other creatures in the pit, they rush forth and attack while using their Limited Telepathy to taunt prey. Treasure. Scattered among the bones at the south end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
character accepts, they immediately become aware of how to use the altar to speak with the dead, and they don’t need a holy symbol to do so. Chemosh’s Altar. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of
center of this chamber. Scattered around it are the skeletal remains of an elf. An inset in the ceiling above the slab holds a mirror the same size as the slab.
A detect magic spell reveals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Illithinoch, or minions delivering obelisk fragments. Both mind flayers are imperious and demanding. Shalghast does the communicating, while Ulthundul casts detect thoughts to try to uncover any
they treat questions with suspicion. The mind flayers fight if they detect trickery, if the characters start poking around where they shouldn’t, or if it’s otherwise clear the characters aren’t here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
seven small gold spikes project upward.
The crowned helmet is an ancient dwarven relic (see “Treasure” below) that radiates strong magic when scrutinized with a detect magic spell. As soon as
the crowned helmet in the Temple of Black Earth but failed to realize its significance. Reulek later stole it and was sneaking toward area G5 when he fell prey to the specters in this cave. Reulek
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
here as a prisoner, hoping she would reveal information about Blingdenstone’s interest in Ched Nasad. Gertrude is a caravan guard and has no information the cultists can use; as soon as they realize this
Potions of Healing (superior). The chest near the southernmost bedroll contains a Gem of Seeing. Desk. A Detect Magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around the desk, which bears a magical trap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
d8 Encounter 1 A thunder-voiced Mind’s Eye matter smith (see Morte’s Planar Parade) admonishes passersby to realize the power inside themselves. As a demonstration, the matter smith reshapes
per Spell Comprehend languages, detect magic, disguise self, feather fall, illusory script, protection from evil and good, shield, Tenser’s floating disk 25 gp Arcane lock, darkvision, detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
a small arcane rune engraved above the keyhole on the journal’s lock. A character who casts the detect magic spell also sees a faint aura around the keyhole. This rune is a magical trap that triggers
triumph without Aidron’s help. You don’t need to encourage one course of action or the other. Make sure the players realize they have a choice, though. You can use Mek and Minn (the kobolds from area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
spider on its forehead. A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of illusion magic around the figurehead — the effect that makes every drow aboard the ship appear as a human. A drow’s gender
DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check. The spellbook contains the following spells: cone of cold, control water, counterspell, detect magic, fireball, fly, greater invisibility, ice storm, mage armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and experiences of dreamers. The dark core at the heart of the plane is shaped by the nightmare force known as the Dreaming Dark. The primary inhabitants of Dal Quor are the quori, enigmatic master
moving to a higher plane of existence that mortals can never realize: joining with the Sovereigns, merging with the Silver Flame, or simply rejoining the cycle of life in a new form. That claim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
balcony near a double door.
The harpsichord is a Medium object with AC 15, 12 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around it
open archway to a staircase that leads down to area P31 and up to areas P47 and P49. The coffer contains a plum-sized jewel made of transparent blue crystal with a tiny, Z-shaped crack in its core (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. Necrotic Essence. Viewed with detect magic, the area has an aura of necromancy. When non-undead creatures regain hit points in this zone, they regain only half as many. 41. Garbage Transfer This
(Medicine) check to realize that the victim is still alive. An identify spell can be used to discern the whereabouts of the soul and how to cure the condition, temporarily or permanently. Placing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
and the adjacent kitchen (area S5) for morsels. These vegepygmies belong to the north vegepygmy colony (see area S16) and are hostile toward all entrants. When they detect the characters, the
these two abandoned rooms and roam the corridor outside. When they detect a creature, the will-o’-wisps attempt to lure it to the nearest irradiated room (see area S13), where they attack. The will-o






