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Dungeon Master’s Guide
if the target is a Construct, an Elemental, or a Giant. Immediately after hitting or missing, the weapon flies back to your hand.
Shock Wave. You can take a Magic action to strike the ground with
wielder doesn’t share this goal.
Destroying Whelm. Whelm can be dissolved in the acidic bile of a recently slain ancient black dragon. It can also be melted down in the forges of the Mightyhammer dwarf clan, but only by the rightful leader of that clan.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness
, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
great construct of their own. The hobgoblins raid in small bands, using trained rust monsters to distract Zox’s constructs. These raiders are naturally violent but can be parlayed with by clever
adventurers. The hobgoblins recently figured out how Zox controls the scaladar, and now they aim to kill the gnome and take his control ring. So far, Zox has managed to elude all the hobgoblins sent to murder him.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
into the reagents of a wish-granting elixir
4 A criminal consortium’s lavish sewer-academy, where recruits are transformed to be perfectly suited to enacting one near-impossible heist
5 The
fractured mind-scape of a powerful but dormant sentient weapon
6 A massive construct-cathedral built to exact the ultimate expression of faith and sacrifice
7 A palace where the nonhumanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
discover that it’s an awakened plesiosaurus. A frost druid (see appendix C) recently cast an awaken spell on the creature, granting it an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to communicate in the Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters make themselves known to Mordenkainen’s simulacrum, he demands to know their reasons for visiting. The archmage doesn’t know the location of the Bleeding Citadel, nor does he care to find it
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->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
build specialized workshops for those purposes. Arcane Workshop Adventures Characters might find their way to an arcane workshop for a variety of reasons. Some possibilities are outlined in the Arcane
artificers finish making the item. 2 Petition the ranking artificer for access to the workshop’s specialized library. 3 Use the workshop to create a crucial magic item. 4 Locate a stolen construct that has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
-Powered Constructs. A scarecrow is animated by the bound spirit of a slain evil creature, granting it purpose and mobility. It is this uncanny presence from beyond death that allows a scarecrow to
last commands, seeks revenge for its creator’s death, or destroys itself. Construct Nature. A scarecrow doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Scarecrow
Medium construct, chaotic evil
Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each for
arrive early to “take care of business.”
You’ve spent the last few days following the High Road south from Neverwinter, and you’ve just recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You’ve had no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Exploring the Ruins Adventurers might come to the ruins of Gardmore Abbey for many reasons. They might be hired by minotaur archaeologists to serve as guards or troubleshooters. They might be hunting
Mekkalath, whose depredations threaten everyone for hundreds of miles around his lair. They might be drawn by the foreboding comet that recently streaked over the site. Scholars remember the keep’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
binds.
11 Lead an immortal anvilwrought to Erebos’s palace and convince the god to let the construct die.
12 Discover why Erebos is no longer allowing certain individuals to die.
13
Coerce a night hag into granting a morbid prophecy by stealing its eye.
14 Learn a secret way to escape the Underworld from one of the titans.
15 Find the lost secret of a long-dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
following summary of what he knows: Pirates recently ransacked Abbey Isle, an island just off the coast populated by evil clerics and their followers. Much to the guild’s delight, the battle between the
, and clear it entirely of threats so that the guild can construct a lighthouse on the site. Payment is made upon completion of the job, which will be verified by guild members. The mariners’ guild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. The outer door is locked when the characters arrive in search of the Stone of Golorr. A successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that it has been opened recently, as evidenced by
main villains. The characters might want to explore the lairs for a variety of reasons, including the following:
Disrupting the villain’s operation Gaining an audience with the villain (perhaps to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Klothys’s Influence Klothys is the embodiment and enforcer of destiny. Largely forgotten after ages spent in the Underworld, Klothys has only recently emerged, brimming with silent frustration at the
, granting them understanding of cosmic truths and insights into how the future should unfold. Klothys withdrew to the Underworld ages ago to keep watch over the imprisoned titans and ensure they couldn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Mourning No one knows the reason for what happened on 20 Olarune 994 YK. Though it had been battered, Cyre stood defiant; Cyran soldiers had recently driven deep into Karrnathi territory and were
. Over the last four years, people have ventured into the mist for many reasons. Some sought to plunder the abandoned treasures of the richest nation in Galifar. Others hoped to find lost loved ones, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
just up the street, is the talk of the city. Olaf and Sivan recently hired a mage to make Miklos’s black dragon sign drool acid, much to the chagrin of visitors entering and leaving the Black Dragon
Emridy Meadows. A character with the Wayfarer background might know Miklos as a generous man who gives away food and sometimes even lodging to people in need. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
hit with a ranged attack roll using Whelm, the target takes an extra 1d8 Force damage, or an extra 4d8 Force damage if the target is a Construct, an Elemental, or a Giant. Immediately after hitting or
be returned to that clan. Whelm’s purpose is to protect dwarves. Conflict arises if the wielder doesn’t share this goal. Destroying Whelm. Whelm can be dissolved in the acidic bile of a recently slain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
mutation. Over the years that were the height of Thessalar’s power in the temple, the artificer’s chief rival was the artificer Moghadam, architect of the Tomb of Horrors. Moghadam recently lured away
several sculptors from Thessalar’s temple to help construct his tomb, with false promises of vast salaries. To add insult to injury, Moghadam then sent back a party of mercenary thieves and a master
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
piercing or slashing weapon. Several of Thessalar’s prized sculptors have been lured away from the temple by Moghadam, his rival artificer, with promises of false payment to help construct the Tomb of
his tomb. More recently, Moghadam ordered a group of thieves to assault the temple and steal the gemstone eyes from its great statue of Moloch. Thessalar captured the thieves and put the gemsmith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
recently been sensed north of the lighthouse, and relatively close. All the activities mentioned in this section are introduced or talked about in the “Franchise Tasks and Downtime” section in chapter 2
Luskan — and adding rumors suggesting that the organization has recently been engaging in conduct even more secretive than usual. Such activities can also preview some of the information on Luskan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
rewards ambition, granting its members autonomy to pursue their own interests and gain some measure of personal power or influence. In this way, the organization is a meritocracy. The Zhentarim welcomes
buy. Zhentarim agents traveling to and from Mantol-Derith have recently passed on information and rumors concerning demonic activity in the Underdark. The organization’s members have yet to realize the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Fey Curses Curses are common punishments among archfey and other powerful Fey creatures. An adventurer might be cursed for any number of reasons, a few of which are listed below: Offending a powerful
looks like you. Your statistics are the same, but you are a Construct with vulnerability to fire damage, and you don’t require air, food, or drink. Items worn or carried by you are unaffected. 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each
arrive early to “take care of business.”
You’ve spent the last few days following the High Road south from Neverwinter, and you’ve just recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You’ve
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
wear and metal weapons you hold—reproducing the effect of the rust monster;s;rust monster's Rust Metal trait.
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Your fingers sprout tiny clockwork picks, granting you advantage on ability
dealt).
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A tiny construct resembling a gynosphinx follows you around. It can truthfully answer up to ten yes-or-no questions regarding the campaign, at the DM’s discretion.
A tiny
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Welcome to the Far North North of the Spine of the World and west of the towering Reghed Glacier is a frigid expanse few dare to explore, let alone inhabit. This icy land of windswept tundra recently
chardalyn—a crystalline substance known to exist only in Icewind Dale. Once he gathers enough of it, Xardorok plans to construct a chardalyn dragon and unleash it upon Ten-Towns. Despite Auril’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Charisma (Persuasion) check will prompt the water genasi will tell the characters that he recently returned to life at the behest of his lord, Gar Shatterkeel. Shoalar can impart the following information
to the characters: Gar once served as the elemental prophet of the elder elemental being known as Olhydra. In Gar’s former career, he recruited Shoalar to help construct a temple and recruit other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
garb of a bestial cult summon demons and slay other minotaur priests in a horrific bloodbath. 3 Monks and knights travel to the hill and construct the abbey at its summit. 4 Knights defeat a hobgoblin
grass and barely discernible. Recently, a young displacer beast (or displacer beast kitten from The Wild Beyond the Witchlight) exploring the bell accidentally tipped it over and got caught inside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
presented them to his closest allies in the Cult of the Dragon, granting each the power of a wyrmspeaker. Using the magic of the dragon masks, this Inner Circle of Wyrmspeakers helps Severin prepare the way
Dragon, and all are able to marshal the cult’s resources. Only Severin’s inner circle can promote a dragonsoul to a Wearer of Purple, granting that character a base of operations and funds. Most new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
them to his closest allies in the Cult of the Dragon, granting each the power of a wyrmspeaker. Using the magic of the dragon masks, this Inner Circle of Wyrmspeakers helps Severin prepare the way
Dragon, and all are able to marshal the cult’s resources. Only Severin’s inner circle can promote a dragonsoul to a Wearer of Purple, granting that character a base of operations and funds. Most new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
presented them to his closest allies in the Cult of the Dragon, granting each the power of a wyrmspeaker. Using the magic of the dragon masks, this Inner Circle of Wyrmspeakers helps Severin prepare the way
Dragon, and all are able to marshal the cult’s resources. Only Severin’s inner circle can promote a dragonsoul to a Wearer of Purple, granting that character a base of operations and funds. Most new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
young ranger who has recently returned from a three-year journey to explore the North. He came back with a wife, the sorceress Ylienna of Silverymoon, and has begun to take on more of his father’s
behavior. The Ogres For reasons I can’t fathom, Harstvale and its surrounding mountain ranges host many tribes of ogres — indeed, not mere family groups, but whole tribes of them! Whereas elsewhere ogres
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the name of an imaginary friend Tockworth invented in her childhood. This long-lost imaginary friend has resurfaced recently in response to Tockworth’s mounting loneliness.) L9: Tockworth’s Workshop
This windowless, two-story structure has a single door tucked near a corner on the ground floor. Standing in front of the door is an eight-foot-tall, bipedal construct made of chipped stone, rusty metal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
these changes: East Wind is armed with a longsword that is a polymorph blade (see appendix D), granting him the following attack: Polymorph Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
with a longsword that is a blade of the medusa (see appendix D), granting him the following attack: Blade of the Medusa. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
home, while others feel called to a particular god for a variety of reasons. Individuals often carry or wear a small token of their favored deity: a pendant or a pin in the image of the god’s holy
were struck down during the Time of Troubles, when the Spellplague wrought its destruction, and most recently when Netheril fell. Some deities have even been slain by mortals wielding impossibly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to her. She’s willing to cautiously parley with characters who claim they are investigating the carnival for their own reasons. Appendix D contains additional roleplaying notes for Kettlesteam
characters corner her, Kettlesteam tells her story in the voice she stole from Candlefoot: Many years ago, she made a fey pact with Zybilna, the archfey who rules the Feywild domain of Prismeer. Recently