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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
archon overhead is a clear signal that one is entering the wilds.
An archon appears as a hooded, spectral rider mounted on a winged elk with glowing antlers and gleaming eyes. Despite this
appearance, rider and mount are a single creature that can’t be separated. Tales say that archons are ascended spirits of paladins fused with the celestial spirits of their steeds, returned from the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
overwhelm—or just get a bite of.
Gremishkas have an unstable relationship with magic. Spells cast near a gremishka might rebound onto those nearby or cause the monster to explode, its scaly chunks
rapidly reforming into duplicate gremishkas. These spontaneously created Swarm of Gremishkas;swarms can rapidly turn a single annoying gremishka into a chittering, magic-reflecting wave of teeth and claws.
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
attacking spellcasters, gremishkas are opportunistic hunters and lash out at anything they think they can overwhelm—or just get a bite of.
Gremishkas have an unstable relationship with magic. Spells
a single annoying gremishka into a chittering, magic-reflecting wave of teeth and claws.Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Death Link. If its specter rider is reduced to 0 hit points, the gloamwing is destroyed.
Flyby. The gloamwing doesn't provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy's reach.
Sunlight
the specters get their name. Their work can include driving off people who accidentally wander too close to a secret rooftop meeting, killing those who knowingly infiltrate Dimir property, and
Sorcerer
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the air. Long hair whipped by a conjured wind, a half-elf spreads his arms wide and throws his head back. Lifting him momentarily off the ground, a wave of magic surges up in him, through him, and out
motivations driving them to adventure. Some seek a greater understanding of the magical force that infuses them, or the answer to the mystery of its origin. Others hope to find a way to get rid of it, or to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
passive Wisdom (Perception) score recognizes the Undead dragon’s rider from Kalaman’s catacombs—this is the knight Lord Soth, whose image they saw there. The temple the characters see is detailed in the
“Bastion of Takhisis” section. Shortly afterward, if the characters have a fargab (see appendix A) with them, they get a call from Tatina Rookledust. “Are you okay?!” Rookledust asks, then she rapidly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mask. The rider barely manages to stay in the saddle, his body bristling with cruel black arrows.
Blind with panic, the horse plows on, threatening to trample travelers in its path. Before it can
, though, the beast’s legs give way. Both mount and rider topple, crashing into the dust with a piercing whinny and a sound like snapping branches.
Give the characters a moment to react, encouraging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
that Galin walked a mile or more into the woods and came face to face with the green dragon Chuth and his rider the previous night. Remember that an animal intelligence is not as articulate as a
humanoid, and it might take subtle coaxing to get the raven to describe a scene that likely frightened it. The characters might also choose to watch and follow Galin on one of his late night excursions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
that Galin walked a mile or more into the woods and came face to face with the green dragon Chuth and his rider the previous night. Remember that an animal intelligence is not as articulate as a
humanoid, and it might take subtle coaxing to get the raven to describe a scene that likely frightened it. The characters might also choose to watch and follow Galin on one of his late night excursions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
racer or throw its rider), so many bets can win in the course of a single race. Losers are expected to pay up in a timely fashion. Those who don’t are visited by a debt collector backed up by Chultan
enough to erase an unpaid gambling loss. Racing Player characters might get involved in a dinosaur race, either through their own interest or because they’re approached by a racing team. In this case
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
spell, everyone rolls Initiative, and the Sorcerer does so with Advantage. If the doppelganger rolls well, it might still act before the Sorcerer’s spell goes off, reflecting the monster’s ability to
anticipate the spell. Using Initiative Scores You can get to the action of combat more quickly by using Initiative scores instead of rolling. You might decide to use Initiative scores just for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
hooded, spectral rider mounted on a winged elk with glowing antlers and gleaming eyes. Despite this appearance, rider and mount are a single creature that can’t be separated. Tales say that archons are
. Sometimes knights of the realm get the idea that they can expand the borders of their land and keep the wilds at bay simply by driving archons deeper into the wilds. Such efforts are futile; not only are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
spilling of blood isn’t prohibited, but the only weapon a rider can carry is a light sporting crossbow; the steeds can use their talons and beaks, which is what makes the Griffon such a fierce contender
. Poison, magic, or anything else that would directly interfere with beast or rider is strictly forbidden—though over the years we’ve certainly seen imaginative attempts to stretch the rules!
Dura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
crawl. If every player wants to get in on the companion action, it’s simpler for the characters to take turns as a creature’s caregiver, rather than running around adventuring with a menagerie.
For
level, those statistics might fluctuate if the characters in a party are different levels, reflecting that a more experienced caregiver is more adept at directing a companion.
Charmed Caregiver A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, in his anger, that never again would Men and Crocodiles be friends, and so it has remained to this day.
This tale is a hint that can get characters safely past the traps in the shrine. Man and
their balance or the rider will fall off. Any moment when they’re not carrying or riding one another, they risk setting off traps like anyone else. If the rider is at least one size category smaller than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
of coppery dragonnels landed in a grove southwest of the city. They didn’t look like the kind the Dragon Army flies, and only one had a rider.
From this description, the characters should recognize
), have managed to convert a defunct catapult into a gnomeflinger (see appendix A). They created it to help get soldiers into the field or city rapidly, but thus far no commanders have incorporated the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Persuasion, these skills are common in Zil society; you could take the charlatan or criminal background as a way of reflecting your Zil upbringing. As a player character, one question is why you’ve left
. Will you turn them in, or try to get something in exchange for your silence?
7 You’ve been selling false treasure maps. But now you’ve found one that might be real.
8 You’ve acquired a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
victims into tight quarters. While they favor attacking spellcasters, gremishkas are opportunistic hunters and lash out at anything they think they can overwhelm—or just get a bite of. Gremishkas have
spontaneously created swarms can rapidly turn a single annoying gremishka into a chittering, magic-reflecting wave of teeth and claws. Gremishka
Tiny Monstrosity
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 10 (4d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
each hour the characters spend in the Dark Duchess, there is a 20 percent chance that Arveiaturace returns to the ship. Because she can see only out to a range of 60 feet, the dragon must get close to
hear Arveiaturace board it, as her massive form makes the entire vessel shake and the ice around it crack. If Arveiaturace notices the characters, she immediately says to the rider on her back, “We know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, they’re approached by a hound archon (see Morte’s Planar Parade). He’s one of the locals who’s been reflecting on the gate, and he introduces himself as Varrel, a member of the town guard. He asks if the
Excelsior. I’d love to get visitors’ insights on the situation and see if they reveal anything new. What do you say?”
Varrel is willing to pay the characters for their aid, offering the group 2,500 gp and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
interests of that guild — particularly the neighborhood of Nightveil, from which the specters get their name. Their work can include driving off people who accidentally wander too close to a secret
ft., passive Perception 13
Languages understands Common
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Death Link. If its specter rider is reduced to 0 hit points, the gloamwing is destroyed.
Flyby. The gloamwing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
) include the following: “Are you alive or just waiting to be conjured?” “Get out of my extradimensional space!” “There’s a knot in the Weave! I can’t untie it!” “Halaster’s not home right now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Because they get to wield power and influence while playing such roles, some purebloods surround themselves with luxury in their human guises and then become resentful when they have to return home
, charmed or trained beasts, and even undead or conjured minions. Regardless of their nature, all are treated as slaves: no creature that is not a yuan-ti is fit for anything other than menial labor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Handling, History, Insight, Performance, or Persuasion. Alternatively, you learn one language of your choice. Born to the Saddle Starting at 3rd level, your mastery as a rider becomes apparent. You
turns. Vigilant Defender Starting at 18th level, you respond to danger with extraordinary vigilance. In combat, you get a special reaction that you can take once on every creature’s turn, except your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
conjured dreamscape, characters can take psychic damage from hostile dream-creatures and other effects. A character reduced to 0 hit points by this psychic damage is unconscious but stable, and unable
!”
Have the characters roll initiative for their dream-selves. Each character is restrained by the black sludge. On its turn, a character must use its action to try to get free of the sludge, doing so with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
-feathered ravens tear into the flesh of the desolate creature caged within. Underneath the bridge is a worg with a rider on its back. The rider, swathed in cold weather clothing, appears to be a rather fat
hatches built into it that can be lifted away to get at the rigging underneath. Dangling Construct. The construct dangling beneath the platform is a shield guardian that survived the fall of Ythryn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
century ago, the city of Elturel was a petty power. It had claimed its neighbors’ territory under various excuses, putting them under “Elturel’s Guard.” Then, the city’s leader, its High Rider, was revealed
that it seemed a new day had dawned. Caught outside when this miracle appeared, the High Rider and his vampire spawn burned away to dust, and the other undead quailed in its illumination. In short order
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Sorcerer does so with Advantage. If the doppelganger rolls well, it might still act before the Sorcerer’s spell goes off, reflecting the monster’s ability to anticipate the spell. Using Initiative Scores
You can get to the action of combat more quickly by using Initiative scores instead of rolling. You might decide to use Initiative scores just for characters, just for monsters, or for both. Initiative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
forward. Just get everyone inside. You’ll make it work. Once closed, the door cannot be opened or damaged. Teleportation and other modes of extradimensional travel fail in the Dran & Courtier, and
doors simply don’t work for them. However, they enjoy the free food, and as long as they aren’t speaking to each other, they get along well. When someone talks to them, their contrasting personalities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
People of Phandalin After the characters arrive in town and get involved in the mayoral debate (or don’t), they can take the opportunity to interact with the townsfolk. With the destruction of
dungeons (see “Tresendar Manor” below). If effective roleplaying or ability checks get the characters on Brawn’s good side, he can be convinced to provide further details of the layout of dungeon areas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Reaching Svardborg Unless they have the means to get there by air, the characters must secure passage on a ship and travel across the Sea of Moving Ice to reach Svardborg (shown on maps 7.1 and map
village of Fireshear is home to a griffon rider and trainer, Dasharra Keldabar. Characters seeking flying mounts in Waterdeep, Neverwinter, or Luskan are directed to Dasharra. They can pay her for griffon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
never acknowledged his death and still speaks to his body as if he were alive. He was, while he lived, her only friend and confidant. Arveiaturace the White Wyrm and Her Mysterious Rider Running the
Encounter. If this encounter takes place during a blizzard, the dragon is buried under heavy snow, waiting out the storm with her outstretched wings lying flat at her sides. Her rider is visible above the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
solvent. However, one can simply destroy the medallion to get at the dial underneath. Removing or destroying the medallion exposes the dial and its eight hieroglyphs. Once the medallion is out of the way
following things all happen at once: I’jin’s sarcophagus opens. The stone block at area 35A sinks into the floor, creating an open passage to the east. Any locusts conjured by the sphinx statues are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
: Level 2+ Warlock You can cast False Life on yourself without expending a spell slot. When you cast the spell with this feature, you don’t roll the die for the Temporary Hit Points; you automatically get
ends if you use this feature’s Bonus Action again, if the weapon is more than 5 feet away from you for 1 minute or more, or if you die. A conjured weapon disappears when the bond ends. Pact of the Chain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
: Level 2+ Warlock You can cast False Life on yourself without expending a spell slot. When you cast the spell with this feature, you don’t roll the die for the Temporary Hit Points; you automatically get
if you use this feature’s Bonus Action again, if the weapon is more than 5 feet away from you for 1 minute or more, or if you die. A conjured weapon disappears when the bond ends. Pact of the Chain