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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
priest of Lolth in an unholy, dangerous ritual in which it is infused with the fey essence of the creator and the fiendish essence of a glabrezu. This ritual rarely succeeds, but Lolth’s
. Before a draegloth is given any duties, it receives instruction in accepting the role set for it and not challenging authority. Most draegloths fiercely resent being given orders, but thanks to their
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
their bodies were damaged by elemental forces. These unusual forms can also be produced and shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the case for dire
nature is something of a mystery, but Vaprak is always portrayed as a horrid, misshapen, greenish creature strongly resembling a troll. Vaprak is given to fits of mindless destruction and uncontrollably
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the case for dire trolls.
Vaprak the Destroyer
Although trolls are rarely devout and seldom ponder spiritual
strongly resembling a troll. Vaprak is given to fits of mindless destruction and uncontrollably fears the plots and ambitions of other deities.
Vaprak’s troll worshipers believe this god
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
vast scale, or if their bodies were damaged by elemental forces. These unusual forms can also be produced and shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the
. Vaprak’s true nature is something of a mystery, but Vaprak is always portrayed as a horrid, misshapen, greenish creature strongly resembling a troll. Vaprak is given to fits of mindless destruction
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
achieving lichdom requires an arcane spellcaster to be at the apex of power—a significant challenge for mind flayers, given the scarcity of available mentors and training.
Confronting this
amethyst. The process requires at least three mind flayer arcanists and the sacrifice of an equal number of souls from living victims in a three-day-long ritual of spellcasting and psionic communion. Upon
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
and shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the case for dire troll;dire trolls.
Vaprak the Destroyer
Although trolls are rarely devout and seldom
, greenish creature strongly resembling a troll. Vaprak is given to fits of mindless destruction and uncontrollably fears the plots and ambitions of other deities.
Vaprak’s troll worshipers believe
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
access to privileged places in its guild’s headquarters and outposts. At the DM’s discretion, a character might be given a keyrune upon attaining a renown score of 25 in their guild
enough space for the creature, the keyrune doesn’t transform. See the Monster Manual for the creature’s stat block — the name of which is given in bold in the keyrune’s
races
youth that might last decades, they are driven by a deep-seated sense of wanderlust. This feeling compels them to travel in search of a suitable area to settle—one holding ample natural resources
.
Given their reliance on other folk for survival, it comes as no surprise that many ogresh are masters of social interaction. But some folk maintain that the ogresh ability to glean insight from others
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
can't make attacks with that claw against other targets. The crab folk has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty
are content to lead peaceful lives as hunters and gatherers, the magic that created the crab folk sometimes compels them to lash out in fearsome raids when the conditions are right.
Aquatic Vassals
Species
One Grung Above
;s scholars and magic users. They are superior to purple, blue, and green grungs and given proper respect even by grungs of higher status.
Higher castes include orange grungs, which are elite
caste for life. On rare occasions, an individual that distinguishes itself with great deeds can earn an invitation to join a higher caste. Through a combination of herbal tonics and ritual magic, an
Dragonborn
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Basic Rules (2014)
to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods.
Dragonborn Names
Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a
DRACONIANS
In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians
Warlock
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stars overhead, a wild-eyed tiefling chants the mystic ritual that will open a doorway to a distant world. Warlocks are seekers of the knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. Through
are comfortable in light armor and know how to use simple weapons. Delvers into Secrets Warlocks are driven by an insatiable need for knowledge and power, which compels them into their pacts and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
renown scores decay if they don’t work to keep the public’s interest. At the height of their fame, characters might be recognized by strangers on the streets, given free room and board, or invited to
connections and opportunities. Depict the public’s interest in the characters by using the renown system presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Start the characters with high renown scores, but let their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
factions described in this adventure. You can use the optional renown rules in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track a character’s rank and ascent within a given faction. The Dungeon Master’s
the Xanathar Guild are given below, with the renown needed to attain each rank.
Bregan D’aerthe Ranks: Orbb (private, 1), Kyorlinorbb (corporal, 3), Khal’abbil (sergeant, 10), Mallasargtlin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
punish evildoers, you might increase each character’s renown within the order by 1. Conversely, if killing the dragon was a mission given to the adventurers by a senior member of the order, completing
Renown Renown is an optional rule you can use to track an adventurer’s standing within a particular faction or organization. Renown is a numerical value that starts at 0, then increases as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, and gain their favor. This ability is crucial to keeping dragons aligned with the cult.
The five dragon masks can be combined in a ritual to form the supreme Mask of the Dragon Queen.
The wearer
of this mask can channel its power to beckon Tiamat from her infernal realm, although she does so willingly—not because the mask compels her.
The Five Dragon Masks (with Wyrmspeaker Regalia)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, and gain their favor. This ability is crucial to keeping dragons aligned with the cult.
The five dragon masks can be combined in a ritual to form the supreme Mask of the Dragon Queen.
The wearer
of this mask can channel its power to beckon Tiamat from her infernal realm, although she does so willingly—not because the mask compels her.
The Five Dragon Masks (with Wyrmspeaker Regalia)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
not want to join a faction at all. A character who belongs to a faction is given a mission upon gaining a level, from 2nd through 5th level. Completing the mission increases that member’s renown in the
consequence. Each faction has a representative who serves as its primary contact. This NPC delivers mission briefings and dispenses the tangible rewards for completing a mission. An increase in renown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
cult. The five dragon masks can be combined in a ritual to form the supreme Mask of the Dragon Queen. The wearer of this mask can channel its power to beckon Tiamat from her infernal realm, although
she does so willingly—not because the mask compels her. A dragon mask enhances a person’s ability to communicate with dragons of a particular color. If the wearer is exceptionally well versed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
The Stage Is Set The characters must find where Murgaxor is conducting his life-draining ritual and stop it before its completion. Given that Dean Tullus found Murgaxor’s orb in the Fortress Badlands just off campus, that’s the best place for the characters to start their search for Murgaxor’s hideout.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
can be placed in any location. Wherever the players decide to place the talisman, their characters must travel to that location while Vizeran makes his final preparations for the ritual. Given their
characters might choose to stay with Vizeran during the nine-hour performance of the ritual, whether to guard against treachery or to reclaim Gromph’s grimoire once the ritual is done. If this is the case
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a persistent magical field that changes how reality works over a large area. Creating the most powerful of mythals requires many wizards of great renown and long experience to engage in the same
ritual, while lesser wizards feed spells into the growing webwork of magic. Such a ritual can take a long time to perform and sometimes requires the sacrifice of lives in order to achieve its purpose, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the appearances of Davil Starsong and Yagra Stonefist. Reward: Each Harper character gains 1 renown. 3rd “Uza Solizeph is an old woman who sells books out of a narrow three-story building on Sorn
Street in the Trades Ward. She claims to have trapped a monster in her shop and fears for the welfare of her books and her cat. The City Watch isn’t likely to lend a hand, given Uza’s propensity for tall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
privately with drow characters who he thinks might make suitable Bregan D’aerthe recruits. Only drow are given serious consideration, but Jarlaxle doesn’t care if they’re male or female. As a test, he
characters for the hanky. Reward: Each Bregan D’aerthe character gains 1 renown. 3rd “This mission is so easy, a gang of street urchins could pull it off. I want you to deliver an exposé to Gaxly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
have sufficient renown in a politically influential faction — or a talent for deception: A character who has at least 4 renown in the Harpers can convince Mirt (see appendix B) to use his authority as a
Lord of Waterdeep to secure Fenerus’s release. Mirt has personally lost coin to the Blood Hawk Posse, so helping Fenerus squirm out of jail stings him deeply. A character who has at least 4 renown in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
learned the truth: the adventurers who had supposedly slain Drendarylix were cultists who had arrived to worship the wicked beast. Worse, the cult was conducting a ritual to turn Drendarylix into a
dracolich. Displeased with the idea of a dracolich on his doorstep, Vrakir slew the cultists before they could finish the ritual, destroying Drendarylix in the process. Only once the dust settled did the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
cup for himself and makes a point of drinking first, although he scoffs at any suggestion that he would try to poison his guests, given all the trouble he has taken to arrange their meeting. Within
enough to satisfy him.
“From this tower of exile, I kept watch on Gromph’s activities. This was no easy task given his suspicious and circumspect nature. Nonetheless, my observations revealed that he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
traveling throughout Godsbreath, listening to deeds of local renown that could be added to the Awakening Song, sharing stories from other regions, and challenging people to live up to the Covenant gods
Most folk in Godsbreath go by a single name—often a nickname picked up in their youth instead of their given name—preceded by an honorific reflecting their age, profession, or standing in the community
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Druid Spells When druids prepare their spells, they have access to the entire spell list for their class. Given that fact, beware of making all of these new spells available to a player who is easily
Dust devil
(conjuration)
Earthbind
(transmutation)
Skywrite
(transmutation, ritual)
Warding wind
(evocation)
3rd Level Erupting earth
(transmutation)
Flame arrows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
long passed on to another plane, the ritual fails. The ritual invoked to create a crawling claw works best with a hand recently severed from a murderer. To this end, ritualists and their servants
mentally command its every action. If the crawling claw’s creator doesn’t command it, the claw follows its last command to the best of its ability.
Commands given to a crawling claw must be simple. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Character Objectives When players don’t know what they’re supposed to do in a given encounter, anticipation and excitement can quickly turn to boredom and frustration. A transparent objective
presence. Complications might ensue if they are detected. Stop a Ritual. The plots of evil cult leaders, malevolent warlocks, and powerful fiends often involve rituals that must be foiled. Characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Draegloth A draegloth is a demon created by an elf priest of Lolth in an unholy, dangerous ritual in which it is infused with the fey essence of the creator and the fiendish essence of a glabrezu
. This ritual rarely succeeds, but Lolth’s faithful consider it worth the risk, as the resulting creature is gifted with innate magic and physical might. The draegloth usually serves its creator, lending
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Dran
Map 6.2 shows the setup of the ritual site and the final battle. The inky black space above is now dotted by pulses of purple and green fire. The canyon narrows, then opens again into a cavern
strange mutations. The Far Realm goblins push forward, trying to press through the portal and into your world.
Splugoth laughs. “You are too late! The ritual is under my control, and now you must hear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
actions invoke. Dark Sorority. Hags maintain contact with each other and share knowledge. Through such contacts, it is likely that any given hag knows of every other hag in existence. Hags don’t like each
given to other hags — as long as the oath isn’t given with the fingers crossed. Some humanoids make the mistake of thinking that the hags’ rules of conduct apply to all creatures. When confronted by such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Night and collects their blood, then bathes in the blood on nights of the new moon in a ritual to stave off the effects of extreme old age. Baba Lysaga recently stole a magic gemstone from the Wizards of
Wines vineyard (chapter 12), in the hope that the wereravens who protect the vineyard will try to reclaim it. She keeps it in her hut as bait to lure her enemies to their deaths. The gem has given her