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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
thirst for violence and conquest that propels the fey to war. These plants become needle lordsâogre-shaped masses of thorny vines covered with long, cruel needles that pierce flesh. A needle lord
hobgoblins, kobolds, and other creatures willing to obey it, but it sees any alliance that casts it as a lesser partner as only a temporary measure. The needle lord betrays any allies at the first opportunity, as it believes that only one creature can claim dominion over a forest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
forever shattered when Strahd led a bloody crusade against the enemies of his family that ended here with the slaughter of hundreds. Struck by the scenic beauty of his most recent conquest and eager to
payment. The Vistani claim to possess potions that allow them to leave Strahdâs domain, but the potions are false concoctions with no magical power. Nevertheless, the Vistani are willing to sell them for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
directly with the adventurers, who have claim to the tower by right of conquest. The Zhentarim are willing to purchase the adventurersâ interest in the tower for 50,000 gold pieces, and Rian can throw in a
interest in current affairs. She bemoans the dithering of the other factions, stating that the Black Network is willing to act immediately and unflinchingly â if the party can help arrange agreeable terms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
githzerai from level 15; unlike most githyanki, Urlon sympathizes with githzerai and doesnât regard them with utter contempt. If the characters are willing to listen, Urlon tells them in Common that
. To earn the charactersâ trust, Urlon answers any questions they have about the current state of the Crystal Labyrinth and the asteroid. If the characters attack him, Urlon retreats to Stardock by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
can use the rope in place of two of the attacks.
Legends tell that the first erinyes were angels that fell from the Upper Planes because of temptation or misdeed. Erinyes are always willing to take
advantage of being mistaken for celestials in their missions of conquest and corruption. Erinyes
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 153 (18d8 + 72)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
directly with the adventurers, who have claim to the tower by right of conquest. The Zhentarim are willing to purchase the adventurersâ interest in the tower for 50,000 gp, and Rian can throw in a potion of
interest in current affairs. She bemoans the dithering of the other factions, stating that the Black Network is willing to act immediately and unflinchinglyâif the party can help arrange agreeable terms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
his tools on the tool bench. Otherwise, he watches warily from behind the four skeletons. In any case, if confronted, he shrinks from conflict and orders his skeletons to attack while he retreats into
before the Lord of Lance Rock! Me! Behold my dark terrors!â Heâs willing to magnanimously consider a surrender or offers of truce, as long as intruders leave the cave. Stairs. The steps along the north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
spell on herself, retreats to her tower (areas 31âarea 33), and leaves the castleâs other denizens to fend for themselves. If her defeat seems inevitable, Sansuri bargains for her life and, under such
circumstances, is willing to relinquish her conch of teleportation (see area 33). She also gives up the conch to protect the lives of her children (see areas 22âarea 23). If the characters are defeated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
encompasses fiendish inventiveness and a drive to devise new tools for their mad cause. They are masters of fire and forge, taking captives to work in their infernal foundries. Fire cultists see conquest
Flame cultists detest the followers of the Crushing Wave. They see the water cultists as slippery and untrustworthy, perhaps even cowardly â after all, the Crushing Wave retreats quickly from opposition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
joins his wife in area 18d. Valtagar has faced adventurers before and has a healthy fear of them. If the characters are willing to engage in civil discourse, he tries to hire them to slay Fazrian. The
visage of Deepking Horgar Steelshadow V on one side, the mind flayer skull symbol of Deep Duerra (the duergar god of conquest and psionics) on the other, and a Dwarvish motto on the rim that translates as âAs low as we can go.â
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
on the thirst for violence and conquest that propels the fey to war. These plants become needle lordsâogre-shaped masses of thorny vines covered with long, cruel needles that pierce flesh. A needle
treaties with hobgoblins, kobolds, and other creatures willing to obey it, but it sees any alliance that casts it as a lesser partner as only a temporary measure. The needle lord betrays any allies at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
wooden building in the middle of camp. Here the warlord meets with advisors and makes plans for future conquest. Most of the time, a command center also holds elite bugbear bodyguards that protect
leaders. In the field, the armyâs library is carried in a fortified and fire-protected wagon, surrounded by battle-hardened caretakers (often devastators or Iron Shadows) willing to give their lives to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
with a jagged black crown on his brow and a spiky black gauntlet on one hand. His crown and gauntlet are made of chardalyn. DEEP DUERRA
Deep Duerra is a lawful evil god of conquest and psionic power
their thralls.
While in this temple, Xardorok has the following additional trait: Psychic Conquest. Xardorok deals an extra 5 (1d10) psychic damage to any creature he hits with a weapon attack, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
desert sands, and its people launch a campaign of conquest. Epic Fantasy An epic fantasy campaign emphasizes the conflict between good and evil, with the adventurers on the side of good. These heroic
contribute too; they must be willing to embrace the mood. Whether you want to run a full-fledged horror campaign or a single creepy adventure, discuss your plans with the players ahead of time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
-image. Groak tolerates adventurers as long as they entertain him, generally agree with everything he says, and are willing to aid him in his quest to realize his divine destiny to become Nangnangâs
skill to illustrate Nangnang convincingly. Sheâs willing to give the magical pigments as a reward to the adventurers if all goes well. As a further reward, Krrâook offers a ring of jumping.
Moment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. If it becomes obvious that the fight is going badly for the cultists, the efreeti retreats to his lair in the fire node (see chapter 5) via area E14. If the characters arrive with salamanders or azers
from area E11, those creatures take up arms on their respective sides. The salamanders and azers attack the efreeti until he retreats, then turn on each other. Survivors might be influenced to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
look for opportunities to push characters off the bridge. If two gargoyles are defeated, the third retreats, flying to area B2 to hide. Chasm Floor. Several skeletons lie broken or half-buried on the
the golem to defend him. He then retreats to the back of the room to cast spells. Miraj turns invisible and flees if death seems imminent. The worktables and shelves hold common alchemical ingredients
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
beautiful frescoes on the walls between exits feature scenes of conquest, each lorded over by a githyanki warrior mounted on an enormous red dragon. A column of shimmering air connects large shafts in
armor and carrying a silver sword. Ozzadraz rests in suspended animation within it. The sarcophagus has the magical property of casting the Sequester spell on any willing creature inside it when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
to hear something other than the same tales of conquest Vrakirâs armies always tell. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check can command Kalimraxâs rapt attention for up to 1
characters into the holdâs interior. If reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, Kalimrax retreats to her lair in area B10. Cranes. Three large, wooden cranes extend over the harbor. They are used to lift cargo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
before they arrive here. While the golem holds intruders at bay, Dory retreats to the far corner of the room and uses Eye of Corruption to weaken the most threatening character. He then follows up with
circumstances. Dory is willing to give up this information because he knows its time in the Styes is coming to an end â and he wants to trigger as much final mayhem as it can. If he canât use the cult for its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
know about the strange effect in the adjacent receiving room (area G12). Once one roper is defeated, the other one retreats just inside the doorway of the receiving room to gain the protection that
word can be used to shrink it; the command word is âpetrificationâ in Terran. Withdrawn. Zoklork isnât willing to scout for the characters because dangerous creatures lurk nearby. If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
before it starts biting. If reduced to 10 hit points or fewer, the spider retreats into a nearby narrow fissure. However, it attacks again when the characters come back through this area. Treasure. If the
two became separated during a carrion crawler attack in the cavern just beyond this one. Caerhan must have escaped deeper into the tunnels, but Gorkoh wasnât willing to risk facing the monster to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
impatient with his lack of action. They are Indifferent to the characters but leap into battle if threatened. Talking with the Giants. The giants are willing to talk with peaceable characters who know
intruders. If the party defeats all the wolves, Shabblejaw retreats to area D12 and closes the secret door behind him. Ledge. The ledge bears five mats of brown, dead grasses where Shabblejaw and the winter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
escorts the victor back to area X7 while Ahmaergo goads characters into joining the tournament. If the characters arenât willing to enter the tournament, Ahmaergo has them beaten unconscious and locked up
, Ahmaergo retreats to area X22, heads downstairs to gather reinforcements from area X28, and leads a search party to capture the interlopers. If he sees only one intruder, he draws his axe and attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Shaydun, the centaursâ leader, approaches the characters. She doesnât know how the characters arrived in the canyon, but sheâs willing to help them find a way back to the Lost Caverns if they help
, attacking all who enter, but the dragon retreats if reduced to 50 hit points or fewer. Treasure. The treasure near the west wall is the dragonâs hoard. It includes 67 pp, 235 gp, 2,750 sp, assorted gems