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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, but it isn’t an interdiction they must often enforce. Illithids brook no masters but members of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow to any god or otherworldly patron
reality, a group of nine mind flayer arcanists used their arcane magic and psionics to weave a new truth. These nine called themselves the Alhoon, and those who follow in their footsteps are referred to by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers Any smart, non-evil character can join the Harpers of Waterdeep. Bards and wizards are especially welcome. Harpers are altruists who work behind the scenes to keep power out of the hands of
advisor to Open Lord Laeral Silverhand. See appendix B for more information on these NPCs. Harpers prefer to conduct their business in bustling inns and taverns such as the Yawning Portal, or in quiet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
reality. Her fascination with language extends to spells and verbal components. After graduation, she plans to conduct research on the variance of language in spells and how one might tweak verbal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
trots up to the characters and drops a bony hand at their feet. The dog wants to play fetch. 5 Ten melancholy Dusters (commoners) conduct an open-casket funeral for a cheery skeleton named Merle, who
to expel a dybbuk† from a corpse. The exorcist asks the characters to help in dispatch the Fiend. 9 Two bards† in the Heralds of Dust approach the characters and sing a ballad honoring the dead. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
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->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bard: College of Spirits Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions—and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards
next turn.
Spirit Session 6th-level College of Spirits feature Spirits provide you with supernatural insights. You can conduct an hour-long ritual channeling spirits (which can be done during a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, and you will see reality through new eyes. The Korranberg
Chronicle
Raid Reveals Cult Chaos
The people of Fairhaven were shocked by the revelation of bizarre cult activity in the center of one of
for all of us. I assure you that House Vadalis will conduct a full investigation of this incident and work to regain the trust of the good people of Fairhaven.”
The Cults of the Dragon Below are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
and space, altering the perceptions and reality of all beings within its walls.
Bigger on the Inside. The notion of space works strangely in Gravenhollow. The interior of the library continually
location within it.
A Place of Peace. Visitors to the library of Gravenhollow are expected to conduct themselves with decorum, and to refrain from arguments and violence. Creatures that incite conflict
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
objects of their desire. This constant indulgence has made them decadent, while their supreme power over reality makes them haughty and arrogant. Their vast palaces overflow with wonders and sensory
how unwise it is to defy a creature that can alter reality at a whim. A genie isn’t beholden to any noble genie, however, and will sometimes choose to defy a noble genie’s will and risk the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, you are proficient with attacks made using this shield. On a hit, it deals 1d6 slashing damage. If you throw the shield, it reappears in your hand the instant after it hits or misses a target. Bow of
Conflagration Weapon (Any Bow), Rare (Requires Attunement) Ammunition fired from this bow blazes brightly. When you hit with an attack roll using this bow, the target takes an extra 1d6 fire damage. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
undead captain places his boot on the rail along the deck of his creaky galleon and leans over the bow. His disembodied hand perches on his shoulder, and lightning from the cosmic storm flashes
. The rest fell prey to ships under the command of Vael, whom Gargenhale calls the scourge of pirates, raiders, and anyone else who refuses to bow to the might of Xaryxis. Despite these cautionary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Lady of Masks Countess Sansuri is a greedy and vainglorious giant who lives in the clouds, untethered from reality, convinced that she is the victim of a great injustice and surrounded by jealous
enemies who yearn to topple her. As a powerful wizard and noble, Sansuri believes it is her duty to rule over others and command their respect. Even so, she has been forced to bow to the will of King
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Typically, a character needs access to a library or a sage to conduct research. Assuming such access is available, conducting research requires one workweek of effort and at least 50 gp spent on materials
would have opened it. 4 A sage becomes obsessed with convincing you of a number of strange theories about reality.* 5 Your actions cause you to be banned from a library until you make reparations.* 6 You uncovered useful lore, but only by promising to complete a dangerous task in return. *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
the stone idol. Four human figures in occult robes gather around the statue, chanting ominously.
Four Cultists conduct a ritual around this ancient statue. They belong to the Cult of Chaos, a
to spar with the pugnacious fey, the bout proceeds as a nonlethal combat encounter. The sprites bow gracefully, then ready their weapons. Roll Initiative.
The sprites fight valiantly but with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
psi crystal (see appendix D) to jump-start the ship’s propulsion system. Vorryn and Dredavex are expending considerable effort to keep their ship functional and thus cannot conduct the search themselves
the ship came down, it dug a furrow through the snowy valley before skidding to a stop. Its construction is partly organic, and the tentacles protruding from the ship’s bow are coated in mucus that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ballroom’s stage is filled with set pieces, props, and costumes. Treasure. Among the many other instruments stored here is Quill’s instrument of the bards (Cli lyre), which is kept in an ornate wooden case
ability to warp reality and bring to life things from their imagination. Renekor dreamed itself into Wisteria Vale from the Underdark. The beholder believes that the village and its residents are its own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to regain its integrity and standing, several bad apples threaten to impede that progress with their sinister ventures. Esvele’s brother, Kressando, was sent to Skullport to conduct secret meetings
crafted longbow and an elven quiver containing twenty silvered arrows. The bow bears the Elvish inscription “Al hond ebrath, uol tath shantar en tath lalala ol hond ebrath.” This phrase translates to “A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
flayers from pursuing magic power aside from psionics, but it isn’t an interdiction they must often enforce. Illithids brook no masters but members of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow
reality, a group of nine mind flayer arcanists used their arcane magic and psionics to weave a new truth. These nine called themselves the Alhoon, and those who follow in their footsteps are referred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
least discretion. Bards and wizards are their most prominent members. Harpers operate in small cells throughout the North. One is based in Triboar: Darathra Shendrel, the Lord Protector, belongs to the
coerce, persuade, or buy their way into every major area of influence. Rogues and warlocks fill the Zhentarim’s ranks, but the faction recruits any who can conduct its business without too many moral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an equally ugly creature
—broken and consumed by the march of eternity. It has no sense of empathy or compassion, driven only to unmake so that the resulting base elements of reality can fuel the multiverse’s endless cycles of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Although some of the dancing is wanton and performed for show, large-scale ring dances in the street for all ages are also popular. All the dancing ends at dusk, after which bards and minstrels perform at
, on his statue in the City of the Dead, and atop the altars of the House of Wonder. Bards perform songs in honor of the wizard all over the city. The Open Lord visits taverns and inns throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Annihilation and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage.
The first group of these magical obelisks was crafted by a secret society of spellcasters called the Weavers. These obelisks could alter reality on
harmed in any way. Conducting the Orchestra. To conduct the orchestra through the end of their final symphony, a character must succeed on three consecutive DC 15 Charisma (Performance) checks made 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these words, the goats wait to see if the characters offer them something in return, thereby honoring the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2). The goats are hungry but not picky
thing. Yanking the string from Feenia’s grasp releases the goblin child from the pact but also ages her 10 years for every bow that is attached to the kite. The most she can age is 50 years—enough to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold
least a century. More than a few elves claim to have experienced this benefit, and the truth of it is attested by many bards — sometimes in all earnestness, sometimes with a knowing wink. Priests of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10) psychic damage and immediately use its reaction, if available, to move as far as its speed allows away from Belashyrra.
Rend Reality (Costs 3
Actions). Belashyrra rips at the bonds of reality in its immediate area. Each creature within 10 feet of Belashyrra must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw or take 19 (3d12) force damage and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow to any god or otherworldly patron. However, wizardry remains a rare temptation.
In the pages of a spellbook, an illithid sees a system to acquire
far from their grasps.
Confronting this awful reality, a group of nine mind flayer deviants used their arcane magic and psionics to weave a new truth. These nine called themselves the alhoon, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
moral clarity guide her every action. Despite being held prisoner for treason, she claims that her honor remains intact. Even if it means losing her title, she refuses to bow to King Gullop XIX or
. “Hospitality, ownership, reciprocity—the rules of conduct must be respected.”
Bond. “I have pledged my fealty to Zybilna of Prismeer, and I am nothing if not her loyal servant.”
Flaw. “Don’t expect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
and moral clarity guide her every action. Despite being held prisoner for treason, she claims that her honor remains intact. Even if it means losing her title, she refuses to bow to King Gullop XIX or
. “Hospitality, ownership, reciprocity—the rules of conduct must be respected.”
Bond. “I have pledged my fealty to Zybilna of Prismeer, and I am nothing if not her loyal servant.”
Flaw. “Don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
troublemakers. Axel Defois Dare to test your luck with
a spin of fortune’s wheel Dead Hand’s Dice. A vampire croupier coalesces from a cloud of mist to conduct dead hand’s dice, a dice game popular among
: Beyond Reality with Bimdom Baffletrick. A charming illusionist in glittery, purple robes, Bimdom Baffletrick (chaotic neutral, gnome mage) performs arcane feats. His assistant is a friendly, white-furred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
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
emaciated frames. Cultists summon these creatures to serve as guards and assassins, two roles at which they excel. The cultists who blaspheme reality by calling out to Elder Evils often speak of a Far Realm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of the hat. In reality, Luskan is anything but that. It’s a dirty dive with filthy streets, squat buildings, ramshackle docks, creaky old longships, and crass pirates thinly disguised as sea traders
purposes: they defend Luskan against seafaring enemies, they conduct legitimate sea trade up and down the Sword Coast, and they raid and plunder the island kingdoms to the west (and the occasional settlement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
overseeing the city watch and the conduct of commerce in the city The Master of Guilds, Boldor Steelshield (N male shield dwarf noble), representing the merchants of Everlund, who is prone to hyperbole and
wings for sails and mammoth tusks lashed to its bow emerges from the thick fog shrouding the coastline. The greatship (see the “Svardborg: General Features” sidebar in chapter 7, “Berg of the Frost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
an avalanche as it attacks. Overlords and Minions. Blue dragons covet valuable and talented creatures whose service reinforces their sense of superiority. Bards, sages, artists, wizards, and assassins
dragon’s favored treasures are the sentient creatures it bends to its will, including significant figures such as popular heroes, well-known sages, and renowned bards. Among material treasures, a green