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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
minotaur with six iron horns. A fiendish light burns in his red eyes. Although he is filled with bestial blood lust, there lies within him a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all
below. He grants his rank-and-file followers the Unerring Tracker trait, and cult leaders gain the Incite the Hunters trait.
Labyrinthine Recall. This creature can perfectly recall any path it has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
fire burns in the center of the room, its smoke rising out to the central cavern and then out of the caves. If the alarm hasn’t been raised, 5 dragonclaws and 1 dragonfang cultists (see appendix D) are
at leisure here. Unless the characters are wearing cult garb and can roleplay effectively, the cultists immediately recognize them as intruders and attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
fire burns in the center of the room, its smoke rising out to the central cavern and then out of the caves. If the alarm hasn’t been raised, 5 dragonclaws and 1 dragonfang (see appendix D for
statistics) are at leisure here. Unless the characters are wearing cult garb and can roleplay effectively, the cultists immediately recognize them as intruders and attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
contains the following: Purple Flames. The walls are lined with rusty iron sconces, each holding a torch coated in black wax that burns with a purple flame.
Cult Ritual. Six human cultists of Shar
kneel on rough woven mats in the center of this area, chanting in low tones. A human cult fanatic engulfed in a swarm of rats stands quietly in their midst.
The kneeling cultists are named Caradoc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Cult of Malar In the prologue of Lore of Lurue—not a part of the story that the characters witness or experience—Ecamane Truesilver describes the underlying truth of the situation and identifies the
sorts in tribute to their god, then casting the carcasses into the pool. As the adventurers will discover, this cult of Malar (otherwise nameless) includes several berserkers as well as worgs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Demogorgon in chapter 6 is an ettin cultist who has received Demogorgon’s hideous gifts. Kostchtchie. Though he is not terribly important in the Abyss, the demon lord Kostchtchie is revered by many giants
, making them an even more significant force in the world. Intelligent and charismatic giants might enter positions of leadership in an elemental cult, while less cunning giants might become lieutenants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
: Neronvain News that the dragon attacks in the elven forest have ended is gratefully received by all on the council. However, King Melandrach responds with cold fury to news of his son Neronvain’s betrayal
’ securing the allegiance of Red Wizards, giants, or even devils in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon—as long as such allies are conveniently arrayed in front of his elves in battle. Follow-Up: Metallic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
First Session Having accepted the invitation to the council meeting, the adventurers are received at the Lords’ Palace. Make the introduction to the City of Splendors and the Lords’ Palace as
and the reason the party has been summoned. He advises the characters that though the factions are all nominally committed to stopping the Cult of the Dragon, none of the delegates have made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
First Session Having accepted the invitation to the council meeting, the adventurers are received at the Lords’ Palace. Make the introduction to the City of Splendors and the Lords’ Palace as
and the reason the party has been summoned. He advises the characters that though the factions are all nominally committed to stopping the Cult of the Dragon, none of the delegates have made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
: Neronvain News that the dragon attacks in the elven forest have ended is gratefully received by all on the council. However, King Melandrach responds with cold fury to news of his son Neronvain’s
’ securing the allegiance of Red Wizards, giants, or even devils in the fight against the Cult of the Dragon — as long as such allies are conveniently arrayed in front of his elves in battle. Follow-Up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
pull himself together and fulfill his obligations. Homesteads in Peril Herivin Dardragon, the halfling proprietor of the Harvest Inn in the town of Westbridge, has received reports that ogres and hill
ELEMENTAL CULTS
Here are examples of how you can weave Princes of the Apocalypse and Storm King’s Thunder together by having cultists aid the giants, as a way to hide their own plans:
The Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
griffons for the Griffon Cavalry. Savra is trying to regain her honor by serving Tyr, thus atoning for the evil acts she committed as a member of an evil elemental cult called the Howling Hatred
wererats or scare them off with a successful DC 17 Charisma (Intimidation) check. Reward: Each Order of the Gauntlet character gains 2 renown and receives a potion of healing. 5th “I just received a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
of Ioun, once sacred to the knights who dwelled here. Those who drank directly from the font received visions of the past and future from this god of knowledge. Good characters who drink from the font
garb of a bestial cult summon demons and slay other minotaur priests in a horrific bloodbath. 3 Monks and knights travel to the hill and construct the abbey at its summit. 4 Knights defeat a hobgoblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Eternal Flame Cultists It is often said that fire is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. So too it is with the Eternal Flame cultists. Low-ranking members of the cult love the destructive power
of fire. The cult leaders harness fire to cleanse their surroundings of anything impure and anyone who’s insufficiently dedicated to the cause. It’s perhaps too facile to say that those who follow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
the floor and a fire burns in a brazier in the center of the room. There is one necromancer in here, plus one ghast and one priest for every character in the party, including sidekicks. The characters
. Around the circle, the cultists of Myrkul kneel in prayer for guidance from their god.There is one cult fanatic here for every character in the party, including sidekicks. Cultists who detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in a city, they might deal with the threat by starting a fire that not only destroys the cult but burns through several neighborhoods and kills hundreds of innocents. A demon might unleash a plague
their archdevil masters, whether raiding an enemy outpost or gathering more members for the cult. When a cultist dies, its soul emerges in the Nine Hells and becomes another of the Blood War’s immortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
braziers—the cultists on the ground and the grells in the air. Combat here alerts the cult fanatic in area B3, who flees to area B7 to warn Lord Viallis of intruders. Fountain. The fountain holds
characters reach this area without making any sound, they find a single cult fanatic stationed at the stairs. If alerted to the characters’ intrusion (such as by combat in area B1), the fanatic flees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
underground lake. To the right, a crumbling stone quay leads to a tunnel heading northeast. A ten-foot skiff is moored to the quay, and a torch burns in a bronze sconce by the tunnel mouth. Beside the quay
glimmer of torchlight hints at a channel or canal to the north. To the south, a crumbling stone quay leads to a dark passageway. At the east end of the lake, another torch burns above a larger quay, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
2 A secret cabal of Phenax cult fanatics infiltrates the temple and uses details learned in private counseling sessions to blackmail worshipers.
3 An adult blue dragon, scarred by a
see as being destined for greatness.
5 A lazy priest of Heliod risks bringing the god’s wrath down upon the entire temple.
6 An archmage devoted to Heliod has created a second sun, one which endlessly illuminates the land and burns those she considers wicked.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the east or west doors without an escort. If the monks are convinced that the characters are potential recruits or engaged in important cult business, one of the monks guides the party to area M9 to
into the mines while the monks rest. These duergar mercenaries see the Cult of Black Earth as a good bet. They tolerate the monks because the monks don’t say much and generally leave them alone. M6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, he was owed better than he received. When he didn’t receive the accolades, he began to see everyone in his way as the problem, trying to keep him down, and he vowed to do whatever it took to turn the
had found a cult dedicated to the dominating nature and utilizing its darker aspects, Wiggan joined the Cult of the Black Earth. He still doesn’t know the full extent of the cult’s plans. Wiggan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
, treant 11 Behir, roc 12 Archmage 13 Jabberwock (WW), storm giant 17 Dragon turtle AWAKENED BEASTS
Awakened Beasts (Beasts that have received the benefits of an awaken spell) are common in the Feywild
scout stat block) who was lured into the Feywild by their prey 6 A githzerai zerth studying the chaotic energy of the Feywild and the magic of Fey creatures 7 A would-be warlock (use the cultist or cult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Accompanying the mind flayer are the Six operatives who survived the portal 6 encounter (originally four scouts and one cult fanatic). If all those foes were killed in that encounter, Szorrulax has two
intruders on sight. If Bracus is alive, all Dran Enterprises personnel have been magically ordered to allow the characters to leave the Luskan docks unharmed. If such a message is not received, the guards on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
from Gruumsh. The best loot and trophies of triumph are piled in this room and considered to be the property of the chief. A fire, not as large as the war hearth, burns in its center. Next to the chief’s
cult, which call themselves the Red Fang of Shargaas, take advantage of these secret tunnels to raid the outside world and bring back prisoners. The members of the Red Fang use giant, carnivorous bats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
burns in his red eyes. Although he is filled with bestial blood lust, there lies within him a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called
Unerring Tracker trait, and cult leaders gain the Incite the Hunters trait. Labyrinthine Recall. This creature can perfectly recall any path it has traveled.
Unerring Tracker. As a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
wandered from an underground traveling caravan. When it stumbled into Talhundereth, a member of the Cult of the Obelisk sacrificed it in unfettered devotion to the obelisk. If the characters make a lot of
room is currently inhabited by a Humanoid mutate named Falfark and an encephalon gemmule (see appendix A for both stat blocks) that Falfark treats as a guardian. Falfark is a member of the Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Material Plane. As the characters watch from afar, he reaches the top of the column he is ascending and uses his torch to light the beacon there. The beacon burns bright as he descends the stairs and
DC 15 Charisma (Performance) group check. Any character who received an acting lesson from Candlefoot in the Witchlight Carnival has advantage on this check. If the group check succeeds, the perytons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Dory. (If the characters cut a deal with Grotten Longflint, the gnome’s assistance might make it easier to sell off the goods, as you determine.) All this treasure is destroyed if the warehouse burns. D2
, but was never anything but a mind-controlled pawn. A cult of Tharizdun is thriving in the Low Quarter. The cult has made an alliance with some sort of sea monster, which the cultists have identified
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
’ Response” for guidance on the party’s initial encounter with the survivors. 3. Kitchen A large cauldron filled with smoldering charcoal burns in the center of the room. Assorted cookware and seasonings
depicting a red dragon devouring sheep. Near the west wall is a stone table on which a large iron brazier burns. The table has been scrubbed and scoured, but it has many odd discolorations and scorch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Every member of the air cult, for example, would love to be able to soar on the wind, but only certain members have a magical ability or an item that confers that blessing. The cults have some special
. The wildfire covers a 10-foot-square area initially but expands to fill another 10-foot square each round until the fire is extinguished or burns itself out. A creature that comes within 10 feet of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
acquitted yourself well in battle and are remembered as a hero. You might have received a medal for your bravery. Weird Stuff d12 What Happened 1 You were turned into a toad and remained in that
dragon. 9 You were captured by a cult and nearly sacrificed on an altar to the foul being the cultists served. You escaped, but you fear they will find you. 10 You met a demigod, an archdevil, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
received no response. Nonetheless, they still hope to be sent reinforcements, laborers, and material for rebuilding the abbey. They typically keep watch on the Skull Dunes during the day, but have grown
.
Odium Odium (NE male human cult fanatic) was visiting the abbey on business when the pirates attacked. He gave a brave account of himself during the battle, though he survived by sheer chance. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
and fissures on all sides. The ceiling is about a hundred feet high.
Three harpies nest on the highest ledges. These wicked creatures guard the cave for the Cult of the Howling Hatred. The bodies are
fane. Two water weirds lurk in the pool and guard the area for the cult. They attack anyone approaching the water who fails to give the water cult’s hand sign. The pool is 20 feet deep. Swimming in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
about the “Trouble in Red Larch” storyline (for 1st-level characters) or the “Rumors of Evil” storyline (for characters ready to investigate the cult of Elemental Evil). Just ignore the leads and clues
commoner), a maid, secretly reports to Justran Daehl at the Helm for the Cult of the Crushing Wave. The one-eyed stablemaster Iraun Thelder (male Tethyrian human guard), a onetime mercenary warrior, is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
scars and burns, and helps to regrow lost hair. A fey creature called a naiad (see the accompanying stat block) is bound to this spring in the same way that a dryad maintains a connection to a tree. The
his true identity to them and shares his story. Ilmar’s Search. Three months ago, Ilmar received a haunting vision of his old friend Sylvarie, who appeared to be in a suffering state, and appearing