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Deadbark Dryad

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

dryads are immune to this toxic bog’s deleterious effects. A deadbark dryad is typically bound to the spot where it failed to protect its charge. When a dryad transforms into a deadbark dryad

, it becomes stronger and more violent, and it typically gains a renewed dedication to protecting its now-fetid domain. Most deadbark dryads would rather fight to the death than allow any intrusion into

Endelyn Moongrave

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

them from taking certain courses of action in their lives. Her petitioners often learn of a dreadful fate that awaits them but find themselves unable to prevent it due to the cursed terms of their

of a symbolic depiction of one. See the stat block for details. Hourglass Coven The Hourglass Coven is a group of three hags, each one bound to an aspect of time: one reflects the past, another

Star Spawn Grue

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some are inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way

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

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way out. The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable of

Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

constantly stymied by politically shrewd rivals. Bael prefers to make servants out of his adversaries, and mortals bound to his service earn their wretched place by falling victim to his superior

following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell, and the most deluded believe that he is the lord of all devils. In arcane circles, certain writings, such as the dreaded Book

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

are inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way out. The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable

Blessings Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has

Star Spawn Hulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

are inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way out. The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable

Blessings Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has

Leonin

races Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Leonin rely on themselves and their prides. A pride is bound together by the experience of a shared challenge and, in particular, the sacred act of the hunt. See chapter 3 for more details on Oreskos and

adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games. 4 I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the

Reborn

races

;has taken refuge in your perfectly preserved remains. Lamordia. You awoke amid the bizarre experiments of an amoral scientist. They consider you their finest creation or have a task for you to

themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature of the Construct type. Reborn Traits

Genasi Legacy

races Elemental Evil Player's Companion

of savage humanoids and weird cults in untamed lands. Others gain positions of great influence, especially where elemental beings are revered. A few genasi leave the Material Plane to find refuge in

natural homes. They go where they want, do what they want, and rarely feel bound to anything. Good backgrounds for water genasi include hermit and sailor. Genasi Names Genasi use the naming conventions

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery

around you? Were you particularly ruthless? Did you get extra help from a mentor, perhaps because of your exceptional dedication? What drove you to this training in the first place? A threat to your

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some are inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t

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

Hexblood

races

changed you and forced you from your home. 6 A slighted druid transformed you and bound you to live only so long as a sacred tree bears fruit. Hexbloods in the Domains of Dread When

, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different

Dwarf Legacy

races Basic Rules (2014)

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

kind of dedication, even if it gets them in trouble more often than not.” Dwarf Names A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name

Going to Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular

Oozing Temple” in chapter 2) to accompany them, it feels a certain pull toward Blingdenstone, and is curious enough to guide the characters there.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Waterdeep.” RECURRING VILLAINS The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and makes the assumption that those NPCs escaped any conflict with the adventurers. In the

resurrected between the previous adventure and this one. NPCs returning from the dead show the level of magical power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

. Change the names, factions, and locations present in the adventure to suit your own campaign. Recurring Villains The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and

power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

. Change the names, factions, and locations present in the adventure to suit your own campaign. Recurring Villains The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and

power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

. Change the names, factions, and locations present in the adventure to suit your own campaign. Recurring Villains The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and

power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

. Change the names, factions, and locations present in the adventure to suit your own campaign. Recurring Villains The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and

power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Waterdeep.” RECURRING VILLAINS The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and makes the assumption that those NPCs escaped any conflict with the adventurers. In the

resurrected between the previous adventure and this one. NPCs returning from the dead show the level of magical power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

. Change the names, factions, and locations present in the adventure to suit your own campaign. Recurring Villains The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and

power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Going to Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular

Oozing Temple” in chapter 2) to accompany them, it feels a certain pull toward Blingdenstone, and is curious enough to guide the characters there.

Going to Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular

Oozing Temple” in chapter 2) to accompany them, it feels a certain pull toward Blingdenstone, and is curious enough to guide the characters there.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

. Change the names, factions, and locations present in the adventure to suit your own campaign. Recurring Villains The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and

power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Waterdeep.” RECURRING VILLAINS The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and makes the assumption that those NPCs escaped any conflict with the adventurers. In the

resurrected between the previous adventure and this one. NPCs returning from the dead show the level of magical power the cult and its Red Wizard allies wield—and their dedication to seeing Severin’s plans brought to fruition.

Elementals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

spirits have no society or culture, and little sense of being. Conjured by Magic. Certain spells and magic items can conjure an elemental, summoning it from the Inner Planes to the Material Plane

. Elementals instinctively resent being pulled from their native planes and bound into service. A creature that summons an elemental must assert force of will to control it. Bound and Shaped. Powerful

Elementals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

spirits have no society or culture, and little sense of being. Conjured by Magic. Certain spells and magic items can conjure an elemental, summoning it from the Inner Planes to the Material Plane

. Elementals instinctively resent being pulled from their native planes and bound into service. A creature that summons an elemental must assert force of will to control it. Bound and Shaped. Powerful

Elementals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

spirits have no society or culture, and little sense of being. Conjured by Magic. Certain spells and magic items can conjure an elemental, summoning it from the Inner Planes to the Material Plane

. Elementals instinctively resent being pulled from their native planes and bound into service. A creature that summons an elemental must assert force of will to control it. Bound and Shaped. Powerful

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