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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the
lord of Cania, but he has never wavered in his support for his master—suggesting, perhaps, that Mephistopheles has some hold over him.
Outside the Nine Hells, Hutijin is a relatively obscure
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil)
3
Power. One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil)
4
Prestige. I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position
activities in crime, banking, or debt collection could tie you to members of other guilds.
Roll twice on the Orzhov Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Orzhov Contacts table
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Contacts table, giving you an ally who serves as your contact in Dimir. Then roll twice on the table for your secondary guild. The first roll gives you an ally there, and the second roll gives you a rival
Rogue
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the
class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but
Barbarian
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berserk state where rage takes over, giving them superhuman strength and resilience. A barbarian can draw on this reservoir of fury only a few times without resting, but those few rages are usually
fraught with peril: rival tribes, deadly weather, and terrifying monsters. Barbarians charge headlong into that danger so that their people don’t have to.
Their courage in the face of danger makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
purpose, giving them the opportunity to serve as guards, spies, or assassins against a rival. Refusal means, at best, servitude as a charmed minion, and at worst, disintegration.
; of course the clan of duergar moving into its territory is because a rival is trying to oust it, of course the gang of adventurers in its lair were sent to kill it by a cowardly rival, and so on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the bones of other creatures besides humanoids, giving rise to a host of terrifying and unique forms.
Obedient Servants. Skeletons raised by spell are bound to the will of their creator. They follow
poorly to changing circumstances. They can’t read, speak, emote, or communicate in any way except to nod, shake their heads, or point. Still, skeletons are able to accomplish a variety of relatively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. This student should be a character’s Friend, Rival, or Beloved. The student looks at the characters with trepidation before giving the character they know best a hug, a pat on the shoulder, or another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Even so, he claims that “balance will be maintained in the universe” by giving the characters directions to a lesser mage who also studies the workings of magic in Avernus — specifically, a “mage of no
renown” who haunts the site of an obelisk. The yugoloths recently told Mordenkainen about this stranger and his guidance has an ulterior motive: if the characters end up slaying the mysterious mage, Mordenkainen has one less rival to contend with in Avernus.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
wider exposure. Gnomes gladly socialize and work with humans, elves, and dwarves, but they always keep in mind that, as a small and relatively insignificant race, their interests can become secondary
even among their allies. Indeed, members of other races sometimes thoughtlessly treat gnomes as second-class citizens, perhaps thinking highly of their gnome friends but rarely giving credit to gnomes
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger
, since food is relatively scarce in such areas.
Partly out of fear and partly because their eyes are sensitive to sunlight, kobolds prefer the security of a cave to living in the open air, and can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
roc’s body makes it relatively easy to saddle and ride, and it is typically equipped with armor plating on its head and chest. Skyjek rocs are headstrong and impulsive, but their bravery makes them ideal
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CON
14(+2)
INT
3(−4)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
8(−1)
Saving Throws Dex +3, Wis +2
Skills Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Keen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
prophecies, potentially drawing in secrets of the other gods or of reality itself. It is relatively easy for a mortal to lose Keranos’s favor because the god is quick to anger and doesn’t suffer failure
embarrassing a rival god, or by discovering a great insight or secret. Until this is done, Keranos would be a potent adversary.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Enemies Everywhere Elder brains seek stability and safety for their colonies, and a colony can remain in a relatively peaceful state for decades if it can evade discovery while it acquires food. Two
that the mind flayers can’t rebuild their shattered empire without expanding their reach. It might resent its new rival, but it can take comfort that soon enough the ulitharid will strike out on its own and the colony will return to normal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
give an initial focus to the campaign—setting a tone and giving players an initial investment in the story. The player characters may be meeting in a tavern—but it’s their favorite tavern. The bard
your home—what does it say about your character that this place is your home? Friends and Rivals. Who do you know in the district? The DM should work with each player to develop a friend or rival in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
grow, giving it a thick layer of dragon scale armor that covers the grafted areas of its body. A dragonflesh grafter can belch forth a gout of corrosive acid in a mockery of dragon breath. As a
ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
6 (−2)
Saving Throws Str +5, Con +4
Senses passive Perception 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Plasmoid Warrior These battle-hardened plasmoids can toughen their outer surfaces, giving themselves protection comparable to light armor. Plasmoid Warrior
Medium Ooze, Any Alignment
Armor Class
16 (natural armor, shield)
Hit Points 71 (11d8 + 22)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Minotaur Skeleton While most skeletons are the animated remains of dead humans and other humanoids, skeletal undead can be created from the bones of other creatures besides humanoids, giving rise to
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CON
15(+2)
INT
6(−2)
WIS
8(−1)
CHA
5(−3)
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
fills lesser devils with fear and loathing, for this duke commands two companies of pit fiends (see the Monster Manual). With such soldiers under his command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets
for his master—suggesting, perhaps, that Mephistopheles has some hold over him. Outside the Nine Hells, Hutijin is a relatively obscure figure, known only to the most learned infernal scholars. He has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
rival who gets in his way, while also providing Mephistopheles with security against armies that might seek to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the lord of Cania, but
he has never wavered in his support for his master — suggesting, perhaps, that Mephistopheles has some hold over him. Outside the Nine Hells, Hutijin is a relatively obscure figure, known only to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
forested wilds. Though many treefolk rival members of the high fae in age, they rarely interfere with the goings-on of the faerie court. Instead, treefolk serve as guardians and shepherds of their wild
30 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
20 (+5)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Con +8, Int +4, Wis +9
Skills Insight +9, Nature +8, Perception +9
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
by creatures it can catch in the open, including the travelers that enter and exit the place. On occasion, this state of (relatively) peaceful coexistence is shattered when a devious rival dragon with
designs on a white dragon’s territory enters the picture. Taking advantage of the dragon’s limited mental faculties, the rival secretly sends its minions out to harass the dragon. Convinced that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +7, Int +6
Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +7, Performance +6
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Support the Seattle Children’s Hospital and Seattle Children’s Autism Center by donating time and money, giving toys and other items, fundraising, and volunteering.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
house these spirits in statues, giving them a more permanent residence from which to assist the living. Some of these spirit statues bond with and mentor a specific mage, but most serve in a variety
mascots. Spirit Statue Mascot
Medium Construct, Any Alignment
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
9 (−1)
CON
15 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
allow the wormling to burrow through rock. The poison in its tail stinger and the acid in its gullet are still relatively weak as well. Nevertheless, the wormling is a voracious feeder and attacks just
(5d10 + 15)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
7 (–2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
1 (–5)
WIS
6 (–2)
CHA
2 (–4)
Senses blindsight 30 ft., tremorsense 30 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
reasonable explanation for this relationship and work it into the game. Using a mix of the two approaches is a good idea, since it gives you the added depth of specific contacts while giving players the
the streets seemed like a great idea at the time. 8 Everyone is calling you by some weird, embarrassing nickname, like Puddle Drinker or Bench Slayer, and no one will say why.* *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Adult Blue Dragon Antonio José manzanedo An adult blue dragon invades the territory of a silver dragon rival Adult blue dragons command small empires, which might be territories of subjugated
Save
Str 25 +7 +7
Dex 10 +0 +5
Con 23 +6 +6
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +3
Wis 15 +2 +7
Cha 20 +5 +5
Skills Perception +12, Stealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Portentia Dran Now the owner and driving force behind Dran Enterprises — perhaps Acquisitions Incorporated’s most notable rival in the adventuring-for-profit-and-power biz — Portentia Dran is more
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CON
16 (+3)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Deception +6, Insight +3, Perception +3
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Selling a Magic Item Selling a magic item is by no means an easy task. Con artists and thieves are always looking out for an easy score, and there’s no guarantee that a character will receive a good
demands you hand it over. 5 Your item’s previous owner, or surviving allies of the owner, vow to retake the item by force. 6 The buyer is murdered before the sale is finalized.* *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
reneged on an age-old bargain. 4 Other creatures are mocking it. 5 A rival is spying on it. 6 Someone’s treasure rightfully belongs to it. Spirit Naga Large Fiend, Chaotic Evil
AC 17 Initiative +3
(13)
HP 135 (18d10 + 36)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 17 +3 +6 Con 14 +2 +5 Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +3 Wis 15 +2 +5 Cha 16 +3 +6
Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rival midcampaign should be handled carefully to avoid straining credulity. Make sure a player is comfortable with new developments about their character before introducing them. Character-Focused
Adventures. Adventures should occasionally highlight character motivations or elements of their backstory. Here are a few examples of character-focused adventures: A rival from a character’s past shows up to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
constantly wary of betrayal. The only allies it considers relatively safe are individuals that it (or its predecessor) has worked with for years, and most of these are creatures it has no reason to fear
Waterdeep (both Undermountain and Skullport), giving it as much political clout as all the Lords of Waterdeep combined. Division of Labor Thanks to its superior intelligence and its unique way of thinking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
center. The square tabletop is 5 feet on each side. The student who describes how to play is a character’s Friend, Rival, or Beloved, although you could choose anyone from the “Fellow Students
Teacup
Tiny Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 5 (2d4)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
4 (−3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
3 (−4)
CHA
1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the elimination of a rival in another house. Shadowblades also protect enclaves and Underdark cities from enemies and track down thieves who make off with prized treasures. In whatever role they serve
leather)
Hit Points 150 (20d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14(+2)
DEX
21(+5)
CON
16(+3)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
14(+2)
CHA
13(+1)
Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +7, Wis +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of power. This staff greatly increased Ringlerun’s capabilities and made him the envy of many rival spellcasters. Ringlerun has a good heart, but he’s easily distracted by intellectual pursuits. He
– 12)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
9 (–1)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
9 (–1)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +2, Dex +3, Con +2, Int +6, Wis +4