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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
summon these creatures to serve as guards and assassins, two roles at which they excel.
Star Spawn
The Material Plane represents only one small part of the multiverse. Beyond the best-known planes
end of that turn, the cultist teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet of it and returns to its normal form. The cultist can’t be targeted directly by any attack or other effect
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their army in battle centuries ago.
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An ancient sapphire dragon guards the phylactery of a lich who helped the dragon establish a lair centuries before becoming Undead.
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Lolth the Spider
numbers.
If the dragon dies, the population of giant spider;giant spiders in the region returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days
Deck of Illusions
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
with the illusory creature reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it. Someone who uses an action to visually inspect the creature identifies it as illusory with a successful DC 15
disappears, and that card can't be used again.
Playing Card
Illusion
Ace of hearts
Red dragon
King of hearts
Knight and four guards
Queen of hearts
Succubus or incubus
Jack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Kas Reveals Himself Alfven Ato Kas deals catastrophic damage to Alustriel’s sanctum If the characters return to their quarters to rest, Kas spends the next hour going through the motions of
sleeping or oblivious, he reveals his true form. Kas takes Alustriel and Tasha by surprise, severely wounding them, then steals the rod and steps through the sanctum’s portal to Pandemonium, where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
directs them to report to a ship called the Jolly Pelican the following dawn. The ship regularly delivers a fresh rotation of prison staff to Revel’s End and returns the relieved shift to the Sword Coast
. The journey to Revel’s End by sea is 350 miles, which a sailing ship can cover in three days under normal conditions. Twenty-five guards and six cooks are bound for the prison, including any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
directs them to report to a ship called the Jolly Pelican the following dawn. The ship regularly delivers a fresh rotation of prison staff to Revel’s End and returns the relieved shift to the Sword Coast
. The journey to Revel’s End by sea is 350 miles, which a sailing ship can cover in three days under normal conditions. Twenty-five guards and six cooks are bound for the prison, including any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
monstrous bite radius—evidence that a gigantic predator (Arauthator) ate at least some of these creatures. Examining the bones reveals smaller human bones in the pile as well, all of which show the same
comfortable with the idea of leaving his ship without the strongest possible complement of guards. If the characters are unable to communicate with the Ice Hunters (who speak only their own language, Uluik
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
monstrous bite radius — evidence that a gigantic predator (Arauthator) ate at least some of these creatures. Examining the bones reveals smaller human bones in the pile as well, all of which show the
comfortable with the idea of leaving his ship without the strongest possible complement of guards. If the characters are unable to communicate with the Ice Hunters (who speak only their own language
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
action. The guard returns 3 rounds later with an additional 1d4 + 1 guards (unless there aren’t that many guards left). The guards (use the veteran stat block) fight until reduced to 10 hit points, then
Vault Guards Vidorant employs a dozen guards (use the veteran stat block) to protect her treasures—three guards outside and nine inside the vault. Guards remain alert for noises elsewhere in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
him to grow a disfigured second head. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that the giant is crazed and terrified. Use the stone giant stat block with the following modifications: The
different combatants to maneuver. The giant moves in the characters’ direction and lashes out. Two duergar guards and two duergar xarrorn (see appendix C) respond to the giant’s roaring, racing in to join
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Stoyanovich Every hour the characters spend inside the werewolf den, roll a d20. On a roll of 18 or higher, the werewolf hunting party returns, dragging a dead mountain goat. It’s a meager feast, at best
the den (such as if the guards at area Z2 are absent or dead), the werewolves assume hybrid form. Kiril sends three werewolves up the mountainside to area Z8 to enter the den from above while he and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Olanthius Returns If the characters desecrate any of the tombs or disturb the journals in area C7, Olanthius the death knight returns to the crypt on a chariot pulled by two gorgons. Olanthius is
, as well as the location of Kostchtchie’s Maw, on the characters’ map. Once Kostchtchie is released, the characters can report back to Olanthius at the Crypt of the Hellriders, whereupon he reveals the Bleeding Citadel’s location.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
full of fangs, claw-like nails, and feathered wings. Two guards cover the retreat of panicked locals as the gargoyles attack traders’ wagons or anything that threatens them. The gargoyles fight until
along with the fog. Fading Mists As the fog fades, the guards and other locals menaced by the gargoyles look momentarily perplexed by where they are and any damage that’s been done around them, but then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
on a DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check realizes. The detect magic spell also reveals that the fog emanates an aura of enchantment magic. As the characters near the city gate, they notice the guards
the city of Yeonido come into view. Atop the walls, tall, colorful flags and ribbons flutter from poles. Traders, guards, and workers come and go through a grand gate, passing from the surrounding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Telekinesis
Teleportation Circle
Wall of Force
Wall of Stone
6th Level
Chain Lightning
Circle of Death
Contingency
Create Undead
Disintegrate
Eyebite
Flesh to Stone
Globe of
Invulnerability
Guards and Wards
Magic Jar
Mass Suggestion
Move Earth
Otto’s Irresistible Dance
Programmed Illusion
Sunbeam
True Seeing
Wall of Ice
7th Level
Delayed Blast Fireball
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
from within. The characters have been warned to expect guards at the great doors to the steading, but none are visible. (If the party returns to the stronghold after an initial foray, there will be
guards present on the second and subsequent visits.) The time has come to see what is afoot! If the party decides to retire between forays against the steading, they can retreat to the relative safety of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
alerts any guards in that area. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around each statue. A character who becomes aware of the statues’ magical nature can make a DC 10
(area V17). The characters have about two hours to prepare for their heist before the museum closes. If the characters don’t immediately go to the Gemstone Wing (area V13), museum guards notice their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
kalashtar who holds a rose-colored crystal in his hands. Two more guards dressed like the ones at the gates stand nearby.
A detect magic spell reveals that the grounds of the estate radiate auras of
guards and stating their business. Many of the grand homes in Mithral Tower are true to the district’s name, boasting mithral filigree. The Sharn Watch seems to be everywhere in this neighborhood full of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
45. Alchemist’s Laboratory Otto removed anything it considered valuable from this chamber but periodically returns to see if it missed anything. If the faerie dragon hasn’t been encountered and
other refuse.
Treasure The room contains three full sets of alchemist’s supplies, all of which can fit in one backpack. A potion of invisibility in a stoppered glass vial has rolled underneath the northwest corner cabinet and is lodged in the back corner. A detect magic spell reveals its presence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check spots a panel on the east wall that, when pushed, reveals a secret door. A lever on the wall controls the elevator’s operation. On the wall to the
activated, it takes 2 rounds for the elevator doors to close and 1 minute to reach area 27 or area 32. After 5 minutes in either area, the elevator returns to this room. A secret door is hidden in the eastern wall.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
upset and plainly states she is summoning the Watch and stalks away with Luna. Two minutes later, Vonnie returns with three city Watch guards and accuses them of harassing her, vandalizing the lift
, or both. The guards arrest the party if the lift appears tampered with. Presenting Vilroy’s writ and explaining the situation causes the guards to back off. Hostile action toward the young lovers or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, concludes that it’s nothing of consequence, and returns it to its owner. Dock Ward Courthouse Arrested characters are brought to a courthouse in the Dock Ward and confined to cells (area H8) until their
attune to the Stone of Golorr. After 1d6 hours, word comes down that the magister is prepared to hear the characters’ testimony, whereupon the guards in area H8 unlock the characters’ cells and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
took out the guards in area D2, the courtyard is unguarded, and they can hear hammering from somewhere north of the courtyard (area D7). Windows. The windows that run along the north wall, overlooking
otherwise forecast their arrival to the guards in area D2, the renegade dwarves have time to prepare a ruse. Grumink sends six dwarf guards from area D7 to the courtyard, bolstered by the two dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Languages Celestial, Common
CR 10 (XP 5,900; PB +4)
Traits
Celestial Restoration. If the naga dies, it returns to life in 1d6 days and regains all
(level 6 version), Geas, True Seeing
Guards Sentries and Watch Members
Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments, Individual
Guards protect people, places, and things, either for pay or from a sense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
reeks. A detect magic spell reveals auras of conjuration magic around the tables. Every day at dawn, piles of rotting meat materialize atop the tables, courtesy of Halaster. Sometime between dawn and dusk
, the troll in area 18 visits the room, spends an hour devouring half of the meat, and dutifully delivers what’s left to the manticores in area 16. 19b. Guards’ Feast Hall Under one of the tables in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
peril.” Unless the characters ask Diderius to wait, a moment later, with a chiming sound, the secret door opens to area 14. The party gains a surprise round to act against the guards there. Those who
the frescoes also smash free and attack. None of the monsters pursue those who flee this room, which soon returns to its original state. Diderius can use mummy lord legendary actions, but he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
way to peril.” Unless the characters ask Diderius to wait, a moment later, with a chiming sound, the secret door opens to area 14. The party gains a surprise round to act against the guards there
behind the frescoes also smash free and attack. None of the monsters pursue those who flee this room, which soon returns to its original state. Diderius can use mummy lord legendary actions, but he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a pit filled with silvery mist. Encased in the stalactite is Mirrk, a female githyanki gish (see appendix A for statistics; see also “Crystal Stalactites”).
Guards. Unless they have been lured
detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic radiating from the wall. Any creature that spends 1 minute touching the wall can cast the scrying spell targeting the ulitharid on level 17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. The skeletons are the remains of four guards who held this post long ago. Characters who search the remains find tattered bits of cloth, broken longbows and arrows, rusted blades in ruined sheaths
, and rusty chain mail. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, read: The swirling snow assumes the forms of thin, young women. The wind howls, “Begone! The treasure is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stalactite hangs above a pit filled with silvery mist. Encased in the stalactite is Ilmei, a female githyanki gish (see appendix A for statistics; see also “Crystal Stalactites”).
Guards. Around the pit
east and west walls of this partially destroyed area. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of necromancy magic around each head, which is a Tiny object with AC 5, 3 hit points, and immunity to poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
addition, twelve uncut rubies (worth 50 gp each) are being used as pieces for the board game. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals that the board resembles a partial map of the temple
, showing areas 1 to 22. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the guards to change shifts, leaving for areas 4 and 5. Spending 2 charges also brings the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Kirina’s defense. If Kirina’s excuses are believed, he swiftly leaves the area and, soon after, returns to his home city of Niba. Otherwise, with Prince Simbon’s support, Uzoma throws status to the wind and orders her miners to lock Kirina in a nearby office while she summons the guards.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Areas Entering an employee-only area requires a pass card (see “Employee Pass Cards” earlier in the adventure). Security guards who encounter unauthorized individuals in employee-only areas immediately
try to usher them out. If those individuals resist, the guards attempt to apprehend the intruders and take them to the holding cells (area A17). Lights and Music The casino is lit by programmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
guards in pursuit. If the characters were pursued, give them a round or two to investigate the portal nexus, then have an increasing number of guards burst into the area each round, forcing the characters
deck of Dangerous Business for any reason, they immediately attract the attention of nearby guards. Dead Guard The dead guard is a male half-orc. Lying on his chest is a black business card bearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
6 sahuagin, 2 sahuagin coral smashers,* 1 sahuagin champion* These guards are alerted by intruders they become aware of. If one of them rings the gong three times, sahuagin in 2 and 12 rush to their
aid. 2 2 sahuagin These guards go to 1 if they hear combat or if the gong is rung three times. 12 5 sahuagin, 2 sahuagin coral smashers,* 2 sahuagin priestesses These sahuagin go to 1 if the gong is