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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
kills transformed into gnolls, others underwent more bizarre changes; leucrottas were the most numerous of these.
As clever as it is cruel, a leucrotta loves to deceive, torture, and kill. Creatures who
are confused or unaware of the actual threat.Kicking Retreat. Immediately after the leucrotta makes a Hooves attack, it takes the Disengage action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Scandal and Rebuilding If you run the “Tomb of Moving Stones” adventure in chapter 6, the exposure of the Believers leads to some big changes. Even if the Believers can avoid a murder investigation
. The other citizens of Red Larch shun the Believers for the next several months, and the Believers turn against one another. Many retreat into seclusion. Leadership of Red Larch passes to Harburk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
door, and retreat to area 7a, leaving the characters to deal with the troll on their own. The mutated troll has an extra pair of arms sprouting from its chest and a fifth arm growing out of its back. The
troll has made a successful saving throw against the stench of the troglodytes. It has the statistics of a normal troll, with these changes: It has 44 hit points when the characters first arrive. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
of the ships, but might retreat below deck to eat, rest, or get a break from the light of day. Each ship has six officers: a captain, a first mate, a bosun, a quartermaster, a surgeon, and a cook. Each
when they think no one is looking. A drow character recognizes the hand signals as Drow Sign Language.
The changes wrought by the magic of the ships’ figureheads fail to hold up to physical inspection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
fall (Black Raven, Griffon, Sky Pony), expeditious retreat (Elk), divine favor (Great Worm, Sky Pony), beast sense (Red Tiger), stoneskin (Thunderbeast), druidcraft and plant growth (Tree Ghost). In the
sidebar are now “gust of wind, witch bolt.” These changes reduce the number of spells per tribe to two, and all the spells listed can be cast as 1 action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
their next turns, the archmages retreat into alcoves and become inanimate gray statues (see “Statues” below). Turbulence tells the characters whatever they want to know about Dweomercore, with the
all other creatures in the room. Roll initiative for each statue separately. While animated, the statues are archmages, with these changes: The statues are unaligned constructs that speak only when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
performed the best. This pleased the archlich enough that he transformed Gorra into a wight, with these changes: Withers has an Intelligence of 16 (+3). He wears an amulet of the black skull (see
level (4 slots): detect magic, expeditious retreat, feather fall, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, hold person, rope trick
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt
4th level (3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
hyenas that ate Yeenoghu’s kills transformed into gnolls, others underwent more bizarre changes; leucrottas were the most numerous of these. As clever as it is cruel, a leucrotta loves to deceive
three times, instead of twice.
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Bonus Actions
Kicking Retreat. Immediately after the leucrotta makes a Hooves attack, it takes the Disengage action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one
pooling resources, because he worries that neither of his investments can survive the coming catastrophe without assistance. This changes by the second council. Though losing Waterdeep allows him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
and the surface have strange angles 30 feet below the surface. There, gravity changes, and creatures descending into the depths start climbing into the Inverse. Eventually they reach a series of
1 Three kenku mockingly mimic the voices of modrons as they try to steal the Mosaic Mimir. They retreat if threatened. 2 Two Hands of Havoc fire starters (see Morte’s Planar Parade) encourage the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one
pooling resources, because he worries that neither of his investments can survive the coming catastrophe without assistance. This changes by the second council. Though losing Waterdeep allows him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one
pooling resources, because he worries that neither of his investments can survive the coming catastrophe without assistance. This changes by the second council. Though losing Waterdeep allows him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of it. A sudden blast occasionally catches everyone by surprise, causing shivers and grumbling all around.
The mood of the town changes abruptly. Something is amiss. Pedestrians are vacating the
giant bodyguards, and her two winter wolves, the remaining frost giants abandon their assault on Bryn Shander and retreat westward, toward the Sea of Moving Ice, where a giant longship waits to transport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
slayer (see appendix B), which changes her Greataxe attack as follows: Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d12 + 6) slashing damage; if the target is an
Pool. Trapped. They don’t know how to leave the Endless Void and hope to learn a method of escape by observing the floating nodules from the concealment this island provides. Uneasy Retreat. Nellik
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the surface world. Withers and his crew use the staircase at area 26 to roam unseen through the tomb’s many levels. When their work is done, they retreat to their secret headquarters on level 2 of the
human skeleton that roams the tomb. The characters can capture and control these skeletons, or can simply snap a skull off its spine. A skeleton key has the statistics of a skeleton, with these changes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
courtyard when the characters arrive will make a hasty but silent retreat to places of safety outside the temple. T2. Upper Court The upper court of the temple has been completely cleared of debris. Six
. Its hilt changes shape to adjust to the grasp of any creature that picks it up. The weapon deals an extra 1d10 poison damage to any target it hits.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
on the first and last people in line. The layout of a kobold tribe’s lair changes over time. The inhabitants regularly collapse or seal off tunnels and caves as they carve new ones. As such, any
, which the kobolds can retreat behind and ignite Nets attached to ropes that pull creatures up vertical shafts far away from anyone who can help Pipes/shafts that dump boiling water (either from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and private chamber. The characters’ arrival at Lottie’s Palace coincides with a liches’ retreat, wherein Lottie gathers with some of her lich friends to do lich stuff. The characters need to poke
stat block with these changes: It speaks Common, though its responses are programmed. A successful DC 11 Wisdom (Perception) check notes a small clockwork device attached to the inside of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
these changes: The swarm is made up of Tiny constructs. It doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. The swarm has vulnerability to lightning damage, is immune to exhaustion, and can’t be charmed
peering through the windows. U7a. Observation Deck. If Jarlaxle Baenre (see appendix B) is forced to retreat to the submarine, he is here when the characters first arrive. The observation deck is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
their hit points move behind the chokepoint (area O5), leaving the ogre zombie to cover their retreat if it comes to that. Well. The well descends 10 feet to an underground cistern. The sides of the
the tribal warrior stat block, with these changes: The spore servants are unaligned plants with a walking speed of 20 feet. They have blindsight out to a range of 30 feet and are blind beyond this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Lord for his bounty. While most sea elves have forgotten the name Habbakuk, they faithfully continue this annual pilgrimage. Though the Wash changes chaotically, the sea elves swim to the shrine
large groups of people. If the characters approach them with Kalaman’s troops in tow, the sea elves retreat. Their current leader, Ishvern Stargazer, approaches only if it’s clear no one’s pursuing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
drawn a crude blueprint of a stage. If attacked, these goblins retreat to area 1d. They otherwise pay no attention to strangers. Treasure. The goblins carry a total of 27 cp and 15 sp. 1c. Gibbets and
is fake and utterly worthless. Copper is a shield dwarf scout, with these changes: Copper is neutral evil. He has these racial traits: He speaks Common and Dwarvish. His walking speed is 25 feet. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
stands 11 feet tall. She is big-boned with thick, orange hair and a mean temper. She wields a greatclub and has the statistics of an ogre, with the following changes: Cinderhild’s alignment is lawful evil
it, fight over it, blast it with their fiery breath, and otherwise knock it around, much to Zalto’s delight. Duke Zalto is a fire giant, with the following changes: He has 221 hit points. He wears a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
its place, hoping to capture any creature entering from the kitchen. It has been able to ambush only the occasional cat or faerie dragon, so it’s in a weakened state and has the following changes to its
so they can play with them. Giggling incessantly, they fly toward the characters, use their Euphoria Breath, and flit out of danger, still invisible. If they are attacked, they disengage and retreat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
after she becomes visible. She has a potion of healing, which she uses if her current hit points drop to half her hit point maximum or lower. If two duergar fall in battle, the survivor tries to retreat
shape on an old anvil.
Creatures. Two duergar smiths are forging a blade at the forge in the center of the south wall. The work is overseen by Snurrevin, a duergar with the following changes, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
a fight. If a stat block becomes necessary, the dwarves are lawful good scouts, with these changes: Dwarf Traits: They have a walking speed of 25 feet and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. They
, focusing their attacks on the party member who looks the weakest and least armored. If two or more crag cats die, the others retreat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
creatures along the bucket chain (in areas 12, 18, and area 34) begin receiving empty buckets. The empty buckets don’t immediately cause concern, for shift changes and work breaks are common. But if 15
the lower level, and heads to areas 31 and area 28 to warn his parents. The ogres remain behind, covering his retreat if necessary. 18. Foundry, Upper Level This area is incredibly hot, and characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the following changes: Mirran and Nym are neutral evil. They are unarmed and unarmored (AC 12). They have the following additional skills: Deception +9, Performance +9. The sisters are entertaining
retreat to the throne room (area 15). The visiting giants join the battle on the side of the storm giants to avoid incurring the royal family’s wrath. A 40-foot-wide hall leading south ends at a guarded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
death. Crystal Sphere. The crystal sphere shows scenes of areas P1–area P4, scrying on them as if it were a crystal ball of true seeing. The scene in the sphere changes to a different scene every 10
it beneath her. However, she won’t retreat and uses defensive spells, her Teleport bonus action, and her Fell Counterspell reaction while she mocks intruders and uses her domain to act against foes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Bess. Bess has the statistics of a giant crab, with the following changes: She is lawful neutral. Her Intelligence score is 10 (+0), and she can speak and understand Common. Bess hides beneath the broken
characters try to hinder the golem, it attacks, fighting until the characters retreat. The golem allows the characters to help it bring the statue back to the Bat Guano. Dragon Turtle Bandit Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
with bugs.
Creatures. Two undead cockatrices lurk beneath the south beds. Each uses the cockatrice stat block with these changes: The creature is undead. It has immunity to the poisoned condition and
prance in a way that is very unbecoming of a typical undead. If they need a break from the battle, they retreat under the locked door into area 12. Development. If the characters have Patsky or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
across ice or wading through frigid waist-deep water toward the docks, eager to raid and pillage. The remaining eight frost giants remain aboard the ship. As townsfolk retreat to the mines or flee across
mounted atop her griffon. If six or more frost giants fall in battle, the rest retreat to their ship. Left alone, the surviving frost giants (including those that didn’t participate in the initial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
challenges the characters, demanding in Draconic that they retreat. The other guards join him immediately. Development. If a fight breaks out, one of the guards tries to run back to the barracks (area 3
example, the guards in area 32 have beaten a fighting retreat here), twolizardfolk commoners (see appendix C) reside here, playing a game at the table. These lizardfolk try to avoid a fight, preferring to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
-Nanji, the Hanging Garden of Dreams. Ka-Nanji was a palatial retreat from the intrigues and pressures of Omu, and the beautiful, tiered garden was praised as a worthy tribute to the queen. Unceasing
across the avenue between the walkways portray a regal woman (Zalkoré) whose expression changes slightly with each visage. Inscribed above each face are phrases in Old Omuan. The phrases form a message
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
, the kobolds are unhelpful and reluctant to be set free. If they are released and shown a clear line of retreat, the kobolds flee. They know very little, but they react positively to Meepo’s presence
splint armor (AC 19) and has 18 hit points, a +4 bonus to hit, a +1 bonus to damage, and Strength 15 (+2). These changes raise his challenge rating to 1 (200 XP). When not in combat, Durnn sits on the






