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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Flail of Chaos attack, one Flail of Pain attack, and one Flail of Paralysis attack, or it makes three Longbow attacks.
Flail of Chaos. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to
hit","rollAction":"Flail of Chaos"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Flail of Chaos","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning
Backgrounds
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
temple apse. You chose the path of the holy warrior by joining the Order of the Gauntlet. As a knight of the Gauntlet, you exercise righteous scorn for the forces of evil, unswerving camaraderie for
your siblings in arms, and heartfelt compassion for the survivors of war. With weapon and holy symbol in hand, you’ve sworn not to rest until the light of justice has vanquished the shadow of chaos across Faerûn.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They also prize understanding of the cosmic forces that emanate from the Outer Planes, studying the opposing tides of good and evil, chaos and order, so they can offer counsel to those with the
monastery of githzerai warrior-monks, an adult amethyst dragon sends them aid against a mind flayer colony.
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An apostate community of githyanki follows the tutelage of an adult amethyst dragon
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: blight, blink, chaos bolt,* darkness, detectmagic, fly, shield3/day
Stone upon Limbo. A powerful being suffused with entropic power, Ygorl delights in the act of unmaking and bringing chaos to any ecosystem it visits. Lesser slaadi follow close behind the lord of
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
with orcs tells of confronting a hulking foe that can cleave through a warrior with a single blow, part of a force that can cut down enemies as though they were trembling stalks of wheat before the
created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
The brutes are at the gate, chaos is looming, and the only thing standing in the way of disaster is the foundation of law and order — as embodied in the Azorius Senate. You’re a proud
5th
dominate person
Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, so I can prevent it from happening to societies of the present. 5 Life may be a whirlwind of chaos, but whenever I create my runes, I feel at peace. 6 My brain struggles to process words written in ink, but the feeling of carved runes makes my mind sing.
mystic shapes of our runes.
—Diancastra
You’ve dedicated your life to studying runecraft. Whether you were taught by a master rune carver or learned by poring over ancient engravings, you can tap into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
demon worshiper.” (Partially true; Xanthe is referring to Ivlis, the former priest)
Occult Ritual Eventually, you come across an eerie statue in a forest clearing. Strange runes are etched into
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
warrior armed with a spear and shield. The shield, which rests on the floor, resembles a sundial, complete with a marker standing out from the wall. Etched on the shield’s surface are runes in Olman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
48. Shagambi’s Tomb Each character who teleports into this tomb from area 47C appears atop a randomly determined teleportation rune (see “Teleportation Runes” below). Characters can also enter the
this area: Nervous Unkh suggests that her host leave the tomb at once using one of the teleportation runes, though she can’t decide which rune is best. Impulsive Wongo thinks it’s a good idea to shatter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
noted warrior raised in the area, returned home from exploits abroad. Seeing the chaos that had splintered his beloved city, Eltan united the city’s independent mercenary companies under a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Faerûnian god of justice. Tyr appears as a noble warrior missing his right hand, which he lost to Kezef the Chaos Hound in an act of bravery and sacrifice, and with his eyes wrapped in cloth to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
noted warrior raised in the area, returned home from exploits abroad. Seeing the chaos that had splintered his beloved city, Eltan united the city’s independent mercenary companies under a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Flind When the demon lord Yeenoghu (appears in this book) wants to create a particularly fearsome war band leader, he transforms an exceptionally strong and vicious gnoll into a demonic warrior known
bonus action while within 10 feet of the flind.
Actions
Multiattack. The flind makes one Flail of Chaos attack, one Flail of Pain attack, and one Flail of Paralysis attack, or it makes three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
and collect magic items and occult lore. Have you gazed on the Runes of Chaos, held the Death Moon Orb in your trembling hands, entered the Devouring Portal and walked the Paths of the Doomed, or sat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
time, which could complicate things, but also provide some memorable moments. Sword Wraith Platoon. When an adventurer enters the circle of moon runes, the bits of bone, armor, and weapons fly together
to form an undead platoon. The platoon is led by a sword wraith commander plus one sword wraith warrior per character, including sidekicks (see appendix A). The moonstone’s magic temporarily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Lower Level B10-B13 B10. Ossuary This dark, dead-end chamber holds a mound of charred bones, desiccated body parts, and skulls scattered across a linen sheet. Strange red-black runes mark the sheet’s
proficiency in the Arcana skill or who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check can interpret the runes to realize that these remains are being collected to fuel a huge ritual at a later date—one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the Elemental Chaos. Giant Ancestors You might be distantly descended from giants and manifest the power of your ancestors in your class features or magic, which might explain your Rage as a
) might use the magic of Giant runes, or a paladin’s Sacred Oath could involve allegiance to the tenets of a philosophy or organization of giants (such as those described in chapter 2). Giant-Made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
mate, Figaro, are encamped on this segment. A death slaad recently infiltrated the camp, sowing chaos and magically manipulating Figaro’s mind. This drove Figaro into a paranoid state, causing him to
lock himself in his quarters, where one of the safe room’s ward runes is located. Characters approaching this wreck segment can land on either the sterncastle deck (area Z1a) or in the companionway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
combat, Sprika continues to shout. She instructs the other goblins to keep the characters away from the bowl, for it is a gift for a powerful “master” in the Caves of Chaos. Tactics. The goblins
changes.
If there are fewer than four characters, remove one Goblin Warrior and the Giant Centipede.
If there are more than six characters, add one Goblin Warrior and one Giant Centipede.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
entrance extend into the cave.
A character who examines the symbols and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes them as arcane runes designed to ward the cave against magical
scrutiny. The runes are unfinished, so they have no effect. C2: Ritual Chamber Half-melted black candles surround a circle of arcane symbols scribed on the floor in white chalk. Scorch marks mar the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
to strive for peak combat prowess.
Eldritch Knight to learn spells to aid in combat.
Psi Warrior to augment attacks with psionic power.
Monk. Dart in and out of melee while striking fast and
hard. Then become a Warrior of...
Mercy to heal or harm with a touch.
Shadow to employ shadows for subterfuge.
The Elements to wield elemental power.
The Open Hand to master unarmed combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
combat.
Psi Warrior to augment attacks with psionic power.
Monk. Dart in and out of melee while striking fast and hard. Then become a Warrior of...
Mercy to heal or harm with a touch.
Shadow
magic of dragons.
Wild Magic to unleash chaos magic.
Warlock. Cast spells derived from occult knowledge. Then form a pact with the...
Archfey Patron to teleport and wield fey magic.
Celestial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
figuring out what their character can or should do, you can use the Town in Chaos table to introduce an urgent development for the character to deal with. Before the character moves or acts on its turn
, roll on the table or choose a development you think might spur the character into action. Town in Chaos d20 Development
1–3 Building collapse
4–6 Enlarged duergar
7–9 Invisible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the Temple of Chaos. Another white gate stands in the corridor that leads south to the Pools of Devotion. 3. Issem’s Vault Deadly traps, which Issem avoids while in mist form, protect the vampire’s
. In addition to its treasure, the sarcophagus holds a glyph key attuned to this zone. Temple of Chaos Tarul Var reconfigured this zone for his use. 4. Mystic Circles The wood-paneled walls of this long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
robes recline on the beds.
Torches in wall sconces fill this room with Bright Light. Four Cultists relax in these quarters for the Cult of Chaos. They are nonchalantly discussing the finer points of
try to de-escalate the situation and make one of the following ability checks (with Advantage if the character is dressed like a member of the Cult of Chaos). Consider these examples: DC 13 Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
and assault the characters on sight.
Adjusting the Difficulty. To make this encounter easier, you can reduce the number of Hobgoblin Warriors. Conversely, add one more Hobgoblin Warrior to increase
successful check, the character hears the hobgoblins debating whether they should ally with the bugbears in the Caves of Chaos or hire the ogre mercenary that dwells there (both are detailed in “Caves of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the walls. In the room’s center stands a gleaming obsidian statue of a solemn elf warrior. Around the statue’s pedestal, hundreds of silver coins lie scattered in the dust. Beyond, a staircase ascends
the platform stands a stone archway sculpted with sharp runes and the heads of five dragons. Within the arch swirls dense gray mist.
The darkness beyond this room’s broken walls is only an illusion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, Infernal, and Primordial. Her quasit familiar, Jezebel, adds just the right amount of mischief and chaos to her life. In the unlikely event that Sylvira becomes embroiled in combat, remember that
apart. Inside the box is a stack of nine chain-linked plates, each three inches on a side, cast of dark iron, and stamped with Infernal runes. Anyone who understands Infernal can translate the runes as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
lead away from area 42 both contain white gates. The northern route leads to the Warren of Eyes, and the southern path goes to the Caverns of Chaos. 43. Summoning Chamber A blood-red circle is scribed
on the floor of this cavern, the twisted runes around its edge pulsing with sickly purple light.
A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check allows a character to recognize the runes as symbols
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Hill giants who choose that path make themselves maug. Non-giants are considered maug out of hand and must usually prove themselves maat to gain a giant’s respect. Runes and Tale Carvings For much of
— uvarjotun
teeth — tenner
temple — bapart
tribe — stomm
up — opp
warrior — krigga
white — kvit
wind — vind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to look like the upper and lower jaws of a carnivorous dinosaur
4 A battleaxe with its head shaped like the flowing hair of a dwarf warrior
5 A suit of armor made from the discarded
with images of the phases of the moon
11 A dagger with a handle made of bone, etched with worn and unreadable runes
12 A backpack made from the leather and fur of a skunk
Victory Is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
after Primus unleashed the Spawning Stone upon Limbo. A powerful being suffused with entropic power, Ygorl delights in the act of unmaking and bringing chaos to any ecosystem it visits. Lesser slaadi
follow close behind the lord of entropy, delighting and furthering the destruction it brings.
Cycles of Chaos. As a personification of entropy, Ygorl is cursed to see things as they will become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Words of the Oracle Etched into the floor of area 11 and hidden under a thin layer of frost is a 20-foot-diameter, mithral-inlaid circle inscribed with the kong (king) rune (see "Giant Runes" in the
not him.”
What’s up with the storm giants? “The storm giant court is in chaos following the disappearance of King Hekaton.”
Where is King Hekaton? “Unknown.” (The storm giant king is being held
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
stronghold, typically a series of chambers dug out beneath a mountain or inside a hill. The stronghold is a haven from the chaos of the outside world, allowing the dwarves to toil in peace. The first
composed recounting of deeds, events, and important persons. Dwarves combine their runes into patterns, present pictorial histories in seemingly unconnected murals and images, and otherwise leave their