consuming rejection goals to have replacing

Devourer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

successful one.Of all the abominations unleashed by Orcus, devourers are among the most feared. These tall, mummy-like Undead wander the planes, consuming souls and spreading Orcus’s creed of

replacing all life with everlasting death. A lesser demon that proves itself to Orcus might be granted the privilege of becoming a devourer. The Prince of Undeath transforms such a demon into an 8-foot

Bodytaker Plant

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

consuming individuals and replacing them with duplicates called podling;podlings. Bodytaker plants view themselves as perfect organisms and seek to dominate the lands where they grow. To their minds, a

Cult of Dispater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Cult of Dispater Goals: Power gained and used in secret, influence exerted via blackmail, control of people and organizations through knowledge of their weaknesses and shames Typical Cultist: Acolyte

secrets, offering them in return for a creature’s soul. His cults typically trade secrets to devils in return for other information. They often hatch conspiracies aimed at toppling and replacing

Devourer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Devourer Of all the abominations unleashed by Orcus (appears in this book), devourers are among the most feared. These tall, mummy-like Undead wander the planes, consuming souls and spreading Orcus’s

creed of replacing all life with everlasting death. A lesser demon that proves itself to Orcus might be granted the privilege of becoming a devourer. The Prince of Undeath transforms such a demon

Devourer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Devourer Of all the abominations Orcus has unleashed, devourers are among the most feared. These tall, mummy-like fiends wander the planes, consuming souls and, by example, spreading Orcus’s creed of

replacing all life with everlasting death. Instruments of Orcus. A lesser demon that proves itself to Orcus might be granted the privilege of becoming a devourer. The Prince of Undeath transforms

Modifying a Monster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

make minor tweaks, such as replacing the quaggoth’s language, Undercommon, with one that’s more appropriate, such as Elvish or Sylvan. Need a fiery phoenix? Take the giant eagle or roc, give it immunity

already exists. Adapting a stat block is far less time-consuming than creating one from scratch, and there are changes you can make to an existing monster that have no effect on its challenge rating, such

Aboleth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

power. Aboleths’ alien goals and methods are often mysterious to other creatures. Roll on or choose a result from the Aboleth Schemes table to inspire an aboleth’s schemes. Aboleth Schemes 1d6 The

Aboleth Seeks To... 1 Accomplish incomprehensible plans that lead it to act in seemingly random ways. 2 Learn more of the world by kidnapping people and consuming their minds. 3 Manipulate innocents

Crimes and Punishment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

is concerned, elves see things the same way. Even if a murdered creature is brought back to life with magic, that doesn’t negate the crime any more than replacing stolen gold makes up for the original

deceased elf’s ambitions and current life goals are cut short; the soul will eventually receive another chance at life and fulfillment. Because elves are reincarnated, their society treats the family

Meloon Wardragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

adventuring party was attacked by monsters unleashed by Xanathar — including a number of intellect devourers. One of the creatures succeeded in magically devouring and replacing Meloon’s brain, turning the

bond with adventurers, and offers a helping hand whenever doing so feels appropriate. The intellect devourer’s primary goals are to steer adventurers away from Undermountain and get them to undertake

Deciphering the Mask

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the eidolon on task is a time-consuming endeavor, requiring that a character spend an hour and succeed on a DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. On a failed check, the eidolon rambles

patient conversations, greater insights into Varyas’s schemes, or intervention from Phenax’s other servants (or even the god himself), all of which might be the goals of future adventures.

Bodytaker Plant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

invasive organisms subvert whole societies by consuming individuals and replacing them with duplicates called podlings. Bodytaker plants view themselves as perfect organisms and seek to dominate the

Creating a Race or Subrace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

increasing the diversity of options for a particular race, rather than replacing some options with other ones. The following example walks through the creation of an elf subrace: the eladrin. This

at odds, reflecting some greater conflict between the forces of good and evil in your campaign. Here are our basic goals for the aasimar: Aasimar should make effective clerics and paladins. Aasimar

The Knucklebones Gang

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

promotions. They shun the infernal hierarchy and crinkle their noses in disgust when anyone tries to foist more responsibility onto them. The Imps’ Goals. As much as they love their lives at Fort Knucklebone

about redcaps and madcaps. Redcap and Madcap Goals. These creatures don’t have many goals, being mad fey creatures that revel in chaos and slaughter. Their interactions with the characters should

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals

results above all else. He knows that nothing comes without effort, and sacrifices must be made when necessary. Tireless in his actions, he never stops until he has achieved his goals. He will use any

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals

results above all else. He knows that nothing comes without effort, and sacrifices must be made when necessary. Tireless in his actions, he never stops until he has achieved his goals. He will use any

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals

results above all else. He knows that nothing comes without effort, and sacrifices must be made when necessary. Tireless in his actions, he never stops until he has achieved his goals. He will use any

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

melee attack. Howling Hatred Initiate Howling Hatred initiates are attracted by the cult’s philosophy of non-attachment and the rejection of material things, unaware of the cult’s true nature. The

their lives. Aerisi disposes of these minstrels on a whim, replacing them with other initiates. Those that master some skill with their instruments survive the longest, but the cost of failure creates a

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