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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
foes’ greatest fears. However, all dream eaters share one thing: a gaping, always-smiling mouth, which it reveals before engulfing its prey in a phantasmagorical nightmare.
The key to defeating a
) check to convince the engulfed target the nightmare isn’t real, with the target escaping on a success. The creature making the check takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
acts for bugbears. Garroting an unsuspecting creature and defeating foes in open battle are seen as acts of worship, in the same way that dwarves consider metalsmithing to be sacred to Moradin.
The
instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
boons are best awarded after the characters complete a major quest, or accomplish something else particularly notable. A character might gain an epic boon after destroying an evil artifact, defeating an
Epic Boons An epic boon is a special power available only to 20th level characters. Characters at that level gain such boons only if you want them to and only when you feel it’s appropriate. Epic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Orcs of the Shadow Marches The orc Gatekeepers played a crucial role in defeating the daelkyr and binding their evil in Khyber, and their descendants continue to maintain the ancient seals and fight
continue to live in the Shadow Marches, and centuries of battles between them have diminished both sides. Humans settled in the Shadow Marches long ago, and the first half-orcs helped to cement the bond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Defeating Skabatha In dire circumstances, Skabatha flees Loomlurch on her flying rocking horse mount (see area L6) and retreats to Motherhorn, the lair of her youngest sister, Endelyn (see chapter 4
: “Endelyn fears eclipses, not just real ones but symbolic ones as well. If you want to kill her, best do it during an eclipse, or her body will re-form.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Unreality The Grassroads span the vast savannas and forests of Atagua, a boon to both travelers and predators Atagua is influenced by dreams from the Feywild and nightmares from the Far Realm
fraying planar boundaries might also allow glimpses into other planes or ghostly appearances of strange figures. Let Atagua’s place between the real and surreal inspire your descriptions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm By the time they reach this tier, adventurers have mastered the basics of their class features, though they continue to improve throughout these levels. They have
they confront brutal giants, ferocious hydras, fearless golems, evil yuan-ti, scheming devils, bloodthirsty demons, crafty mind flayers, and drow assassins. They might have a chance of defeating a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Marches were the first druids on Khorvaire. The Gatekeepers played a crucial role in defeating the alien daelkyr and binding this evil in Khyber, and their descendants continue to maintain the ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Horror of Defeat A victory for the Cult of the Dragon is a real possibility in this adventure, and would be catastrophic for Faerûn. With Tiamat ascendant, the age of mortals comes to an end and
the end of your campaign, however. The characters have lost a crucial battle, but they might survive to continue the war. Their new goal is to find a way to banish or destroy Tiamat for good, bringing peace to the world once more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Horror of Defeat A victory for the Cult of the Dragon is a real possibility in this adventure, and would be catastrophic for Faerûn. With Tiamat ascendant, the age of mortals comes to an end and
the end of your campaign, however. The characters have lost a crucial battle, but they might survive to continue the war. Their new goal is to find a way to banish or destroy Tiamat for good, bringing peace to the world once more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
consequential, and not just a waste of time. One of four basic approaches can help you do that: A real monster inhabits a character’s dreams and poses a real threat to that character’s mind or body. The
back to the Material Plane when the characters awaken. 3 Rescue a character who is suffering from debilitating recurring nightmares by defeating the quori inhabiting the character’s mind. 4 Stop the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Jander Sunstar Born on the world of Toril, the high elf Jander Sunstar was an adventurer tragically transformed into a vampire. After defeating his master, he wandered far, struggling against his
the real Jander, though an improbable number of them have already achieved semi-tragic ends. At least one Jander remains trapped in Ravenloft, forever seeking a peace he’ll never deserve. Jander
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
important aspects of mortal life. These gods are quite real to the people of Theros, who see them moving across the sky at night and sometimes encounter them face to face. Thus, most people perform
rituals and devotions that honor various gods, hoping to win their favor and stave off their wrath. They tell and retell the stories of the gods’ deeds—even as they watch those stories continue to play
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The characters face a difficult choice: continue storming Xardorok’s stronghold or return to Ten-Towns to fight the dragon. The battle with Xardorok’s dragon forms the crux of chapter 4. Since the
dragon is a mobile threat, the characters might have to face it more than once as it ravages one settlement after another. The Ten-Towners have no hope of defeating the dragon on their own, so here’s a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
bit of special material to fuel his experiments and continue his work — a piece of the characters’ souls, extracted by his machinery. With a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check made to
by a remove curse spell cast by an 18th-level spellcaster, by defeating Kwalish and reversing the process using his machines, or by completing a separate task for the inventor. Just a Bit of Trouble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are many paths you can take. The more relics you deliver, the more paths you will have to choose from. Several evil giant lords stand ready to oppose you. You can ruin all of their plans by defeating
. The conch you seek is close to her.”
“The great river” refers to the Dessarin River. The hill giant den lies along one of its eastern tributaries. When the characters are ready to head there, continue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
prefer to let the DM make a call and continue playing. If you gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it and return to the issue later. Some players like to use the rules to argue against
wants to pause play to find a specific rule or reference, you can invite the player to search for it while you and the rest of the players continue the game. That player’s character essentially steps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they discuss different interpretations of a rule. Others prefer to let the DM make a call and continue playing. If you
invite the player to search for it while you and the rest of the players continue the game. That player’s character essentially steps out of the game for as long as it takes. Monsters don’t attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
.”
The Dryads’ Offer The three mothers offer to serve as guides, leading the characters safely through the woods to their original destination. But in exchange, they ask for assistance in defeating
revealed. However, a character wearing the crown has such a strong sense that the illusion is real that they might not know which of their senses to believe. If a crown is closely examined by a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
question. This might be something inherent to their characters’ own knowledge, or something completely outside the context of the game. If this is a question pertaining to the real world, you might tell
18th-level spellcaster, by defeating the enhanced sphinx in combat, or through mechanisms found in Kwalish’s lab in Daoine Gloine (see area O7). Dock. Created by Kwalish, this structure is built so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
engulfing its prey in a phantasmagorical nightmare. The key to defeating a dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards
requires the creature to use its action to make a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince the engulfed target the nightmare isn’t real, with the target escaping on a success. The creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
an agent of the Six known as the Keymaster. A nightmare version of the Dran & Courtier is revealed, filled with aberrant horrors. Defeating the horrors of this incarnation of the inn returns the
continue on, finally reaching the portal site. Splugoth is in control of the ritual and has defenses in place to prevent the meddling characters from thwarting his plans. As the characters face off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
creature and defeating foes in open battle are seen as acts of worship, in the same way that dwarves consider metalsmithing to be sacred to Moradin. The bugbears recognize two other gods, both of which
honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies. Bugbears understand that by venerating Hruggek and Grankhul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy.
9 Promise. My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who’s gone.
10 Revelation. I need to know what lies
Everything I do is in the service of a powerful master, one I must keep a secret from everyone.
3 I owe much to my vanished mentor. I seek to continue their work even as I search to find them.
4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to bring down that beast. Its pelt would be worth a fortune, even if it’s not real gold. A few of the more cautious types warn that the creature is clearly a blessed being and that killing it would
speak that language, it switches to Elvish, and if no one responds again, it tries heavily accented, pidgin Common. It assures them that they are on the right track, and they must continue following the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
to bring down that beast. Its pelt would be worth a fortune, even if it’s not real gold. A few of the more cautious types warn that the creature is clearly a blessed being and that killing it would
speak that language, it switches to Elvish, and if no one responds again, it tries heavily accented, pidgin Common. It assures them that they are on the right track, and they must continue following the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
be quite sudden—or to give them a way to continue engaging in the quest while their companions attempt to bring them back to life. These interludes can be played as brief scenes where the player of
. Hero’s Epilogue Most adventurers hope their lives come to an end with some worthy conclusion. Sometimes in the heat of battle, though, that end can be abrupt and without real resolution. An epilogue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
few things to you.
8 No risk is too great for the rewards of defeating my enemies … and taking their stuff.
d6 Ideal
1 Power. The only way to get ahead in this world is to attain
be successful. And alone. With lots of guards and wards between me and everyone else in the world. (Any)
6 Wisdom. Material wealth is an illusion. Wisdom is the real treasure. (Good)
d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
from a character’s backstory. As characters continue to adventure, they’ll find different goals to pursue, such as finding a lost relic, honoring an ancestor, avenging a fallen mentor, or defeating a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to spawn more gnolls. In this manner, gnolls replenish their ranks before wandering off in ragged bands to continue their rampage. Kill from a Distance Almost every gnoll carries a bow scavenged from
devastated before the wider world becomes aware of a gnoll threat. ON DEFEATING GNOLLS
An excerpt from One Hundred Years of War, a famous manual of dwarven battle tactics:
Gnolls remain a threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. War forms bonds that are more real and lasting than the ties of love or family. (Any)
4 Heroism. The powerful must protect the weak. (Good)
5 Liberty. The strong mustn’t exploit the weak
the god’s influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these: Achieving a great victory Overcoming long odds honorably Defeating a skilled foe in single combat Winning a great feat of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
creature’s form is false. The hags’ clothing, their hair, and features such as Mother Stag’s antlers are all real. Only by touching a hag’s skin can a character detect a difference between the
illusory form and the real creature beneath it—and the hags attempt to prevent such contact.
If the characters attack and destroy the hags, the cottage can contain a crude map indicating the location of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, believing in the power of their superior numbers and the divine might of their competing gods. A KUO-TOAN KOAN
The kuo-toa are aquatic creatures. As such, they have no real need for the boats they use to
Underdark, and the fish-folk continue to do so out of habit or some deep-seated need. Certainly, their relative usefulness to the other races of the Underdark has served the kuo-toa well. Only the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ride to an adjacent ward. Each ward has its own history, legends, and traditions based around who lived there in the past, famous or infamous events, and the uncanny things that continue to occur
,” “bullyblades,” and “alleyblades” Those who boast of martial skill but who shrink from violence or lack real ability are “sharpjaws.” In sharp contrast are Waterdeep’s “fastfists” (any lout easily provoked to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Xeleth or the dragon, the dragon retaliates. Star Moth Fleet The real Xeleth is safely aboard the Xaryxia, one of twelve star moths surrounding Vocath’s base. The star moths form a ring around the
hope of forming a coalition among the Doomspace factions is lost. (Skip over the “Alliance in Doomspace” and “Assemble the Fleet!” sections.) When the characters are ready to leave Doomspace, continue with the “Red Dragon Rider” section at the end of the chapter.