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Cadaver Collector

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially

"} Adventure Hook 1 An amethyst dragon seeks a rare type of crystal found in the domain of a territorial stone giant clan. 2 A coven of hags seeks to reclaim its hag eye, which rests within

Naiad

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

all others. Over time, such a resident nymph often becomes connected with their aquatic home through sightings and stories, becoming a guardian of the place and, in effect, a manifestation of its

belief, and certainly numerous reports tell of charmed nymphs leading lost seafarers home. Yet, if tales of naiad-led galleys appearing amid the headwaters of mountain rivers are true, only the nymphs

Runic Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

combined their efforts to protect their ancient empire from a particularly vicious dragon. Stone and hill giants hewed a mighty form from living stone. Cloud and frost giants gathered rare metals, and

fire giants shaped them into flexible joints and plated armor. Storm giants inscribed runes into the inert form to give it the semblance of life. The fruit of these labors was an everlasting guardian

Gnome Squidling

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

described in the Monster Manual, are created through ceremorphosis, a process that begins with the implantation of an illithid tadpole in the brain of a humanoid host. After about seven days in its new home

propel it along whatever surface it’s floating above. Most mind flayers destroy squidlings on sight, so it’s rare to see one or more of these creatures. Squidlings eat brains for sustenance, just like other mind flayers do, and they don’t care where the brains come from.

Planar Incarnate (Celestial Form)

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

expressions of a plane’s power are called planar incarnates, and they appear as roiling energies with features distinct to the plane that created it. They protect their home from destructive or

of light and wild growth or similarly majestic shapes. On the rare occasions that planar incarnates appear on another plane, they might take either form or appear as unique manifestations of the philosophies they embody.Necrotic, Poison, Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Walnut Dankgrass

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

and destroy those responsible. As a guardian of the wild, Walnut has long held an antipathy toward civilization and anything urban. However, understanding that civilization was the source of the evil

that destroyed her people, she makes the city her home now. She embraces her role as the “C” Team's documancer, knowing that the city's power — and its weaknesses — can be fully gleaned only from within

Planar Incarnate (Fiend Form)

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

. These expressions of a plane’s power are called planar incarnates, and they appear as roiling energies with features distinct to the plane that created it. They protect their home from destructive

as blooms of light and wild growth or similarly majestic shapes. On the rare occasions that planar incarnates appear on another plane, they might take either form or appear as unique manifestations

Circle of the Shepherd

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. They ward off monsters that threaten them, rebuke hunters who kill more prey than necessary, and prevent civilization from encroaching on rare animal habitats and on sites sacred to the fey. Many of

Shepherd Features Druid Level Feature 2nd Speech of the Woods, Spirit Totem 6th Mighty Summoner 10th Guardian Spirit 14th Faithful Summons

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

allies can be found in the strangest places. Hoarded Arcana In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of

dragons. Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook"} Adventure Hook 1 An amethyst dragon seeks a rare type of crystal

Balhannoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, balhannoths make their lairs near places inhabited by creatures they hunt. They typically haunt well-traveled roads and paths, snatching people who come along. A balhannoth used as a guardian in the

safe location to rest, such as a temple, a home, or somewhere else. Supernatural Lure. Creatures within 1 mile of the balhannoth’s lair experience the sensation of being close to whatever they

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

sight, and allows him to see invisible creatures and objects, as well as into the Ethereal Plane, out to a range of 120 feet. Halaster wields a blast scepter (a very rare magic item that requires

(save DC 16) without expending a spell slot. Halaster also wears a horned ring (a very rare magic item that requires attunement), which allows an attuned wearer to ignore Undermountain’s magical

Circle of the Shepherd (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. They ward off monsters that threaten them, rebuke hunters who kill more prey than necessary, and prevent civilization from encroaching on rare animal habitats and on sites sacred to the fey. Many of

Shepherd Features Druid Level Feature 3rd Speech of the Woods, Spirit Totem 6th Mighty Summoner 10th Guardian Spirit 14th Faithful Summons

Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

second-hand descriptions of sensations, especially those they’re unlikely to experience in their home environment. A darkweaver’s captive might delay being consumed by sharing tales of its

experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if they promise to return with rare spices or one-of-a-kind meals. Those who manage to

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places. Hoarded Arcana In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and

An amethyst dragon seeks a rare type of crystal found in the domain of a territorial stone giant clan. 2 A coven of hags seeks to reclaim its hag eye, which rests within an amethyst dragon

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane

Hook"} Adventure Hook 1 An amethyst dragon seeks a rare type of crystal found in the domain of a territorial stone giant clan. 2 A coven of hags seeks to reclaim its hag eye, which

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

other dragons; many a white wyrmling has been raised in the caring environment of a crystal dragon’s lair. But they fiercely oppose destructive forces in their home territories, which sometimes

make their way through it. 6 Remorhaz;Remorhazes infest the glacier beneath an adult crystal dragon;adult crystal dragon's lair, posing an imminent threat to the dragon’s home and hoard

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hatchlings of other dragons; many a white wyrmling has been raised in the caring environment of a crystal dragon’s lair. But they fiercely oppose destructive forces in their home territories

spirit of their glacier home. Such worship amuses and flatters the dragon, who keeps the hunters safe and leads them to locations where seals are plentiful. Crystal Dragon Lairs Crystal dragons

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood shipping business

. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit

Ancient Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Svirfneblin hire the characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood

other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying. Driven Competitors Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A

when it is supported by a level playing field. Competition measures talent, dedication, and effort. Those factors determine survival in their home territory, not reliance on magic items, money, or other

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

a white wyrmling has been raised in the caring environment of a crystal dragon’s lair. But they fiercely oppose destructive forces in their home territories, which sometimes leads nearby frost

":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"} Connected Creatures 1 A young crystal dragon tries to protect a local population of rare snowy owlbear;snowy owlbears from poachers

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

wayfarers from diverse walks and of disparate origins, embracing any who seek to find a home amid the endless roads and vistas hidden amid the mists. A halfling Vistani, Mother Luba led one of the

largest groups of Vistani in the Shadowfell. She hailed from the same world that Count Strahd von Zarovich and Madam Eva came from, and she created a community of kindness and resilience—ever rare to

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

offer, it returns to its home plane. Giant. You immediately grow 2d10 inches in height, and your hit point maximum and current hit points both increase by 20. Humanoid. You can immediately choose to

Disintegrate spell destroys the chains instantly, freeing you. Another creature can also free you by succeeding on a DC 30 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Ring. A rare or rarer magic ring appears

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test. Connected Creatures Sapphire dragons are generally solitary creatures. On the rare occasion that one forms nonhostile

sapphire dragon wyrmling;sapphire wyrmling who left home months before. 6 An adult sapphire dragon and a squadron of githyanki have joined forces to locate and destroy a mind flayer colony

Cadaver Collector Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Sweeping the Dead

Life Domain Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

(such as Chauntea, Arawai, and Demeter), sun gods (such as Lathander, Pelor, and Re-Horakhty), gods of healing or endurance (such as Ilmater, Mishakal, Apollo, and Diancecht), and gods of home and

5th beacon of hope, revivify 7th death ward, guardian of faith 9th mass cure wounds, raise dead

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

destroyed, might not have a choice in the matter. Most adventuring firbolgs fall into this latter category. Outcast firbolgs can never return home. They committed some unforgivable deed, usually

something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

the glassy surface of Maer Dualdon. — R.A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard The comforts of home are the goals of most halflings’ lives: a place to settle in peace and quiet, far from

nomadic bands that travel constantly, lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. But even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth, and home, though home

Disembodied

races

the Material Plane. Those residents of lost Ulmyr’s Gate who have mustered the strength to return to the world have been named the disembodied by the sages who have studied them. These rare

individuals have left or fled their former home, crossing through the Ethereal Rift to roam the mortal world. Though they resemble the people they once were, they are both more and less—creatures of

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

stories, artifacts, and lore. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the tabaxi remain isolated but never ignorant

of the world beyond their home. Barterers of Lore Tabaxi treasure knowledge rather than material things. A chest filled with gold coins might be useful to buy food or a coil of rope, but it’s

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

advisor in human society. The very rare offspring of such a union are always purebloods, although they may appear fully human at birth and for several years afterward. The yuan-ti know rituals that

Characters from Dayawlongon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

in your family’s history? Do you believe bakunawa are creatures to be revered or monsters? Are you trained as a binukot? Do you collect the stories of your people? Do you want to broaden your peoples’ knowledge by collecting stories from distant lands and sharing them at home?

Banrion the Unicorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Banrion the Unicorn As the guardian of the fey woods, the unicorn Banrion has grown weary in her losing battle against the hags, and remains effectively confined to the rocky plateau that is her lair

. She defends her home forcefully, and assumes that any characters approaching her position are the hags’ hired sellswords.

Banrion the Unicorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Banrion the Unicorn As the guardian of the fey woods, the unicorn Banrion has grown weary in her losing battle against the hags, and remains effectively confined to the rocky plateau that is her lair

. She defends her home forcefully, and assumes that any characters approaching her position are the hags’ hired sellswords.

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