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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Acid Spray","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.A hive lord rules each kruthik hive. When the hive lord dies, the surviving members of the
warning and avoid areas where many other kruthiks have died. Slaying a sufficient number of kruthiks in one area might cause the remaining hive members to move elsewhere.
Although they can feed on
Graz'zt
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Out of the Abyss
Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Grazâzt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and curve of his body, every
hours.
If Grazâzt dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.
Madness of Grazâzt
If a creature goes mad in Grazâztâs
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
this demon lord is a warning that not all that is beautiful is good. Every plane and curve of his nine-foot-tall body, every glance of his burning eyes, promises a mixture of pleasure and pain. Graz
are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike.
If Grazâzt dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10
Baphomet
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Out of the Abyss
, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaur;minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial
be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours.
If Baphomet dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.
Madness of Baphomet
If a
Orcus
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Out of the Abyss
chapter 7, "Treasureâ of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide.Orcusâs Lair
Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules
again for 24 hours.
If Orcus dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.
Madness of Orcus
If a creature goes mad in Orcusâs lair or
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Dungeon Masterâs Guide.Orcusâs Lair
Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the
Undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local wildlife are commonly seen in the area.
If Orcus dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesnât explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply
those rules to these aquatic dragons.)
Dragon Turtle Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"}
Trait
1
I speak slowly and deliberately
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Merfolk dwelling near an adult amethyst dragon;adult amethyst dragon's lair are under threat from sahuagin raiders.
2
Clusters of shrieker;shriekers serve as a warning system in the tunnels of an
region.
If the dragon dies, the populations of aquatic life near the lair return to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers
the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The increased Hit Die recovery ends immediately. The existing abundance of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
is learning, but without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks
made with advantage.
If the dragon dies, the animal population near the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The
Backgrounds
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
gravity isnât present, the following rules apply:
Impeded Melee. When making a melee attack with a weapon, a creature that doesnât have a flying or swimming speed (either naturally or
, flying, or swimming speed in a straight line. The creature continues along this course, moving in a straight line at its speed on each of its turns until something stops it or changes its trajectory.
Species
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, and topazâgleam in these dragonbornâs scaled skin and course through their veins. Theirs are the wonders of the mind, the force of will, the brilliant light of insight, and the resounding
the gameâs fantastical races. If you select one of the dragonborn races in this chapter, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your
Species
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
might come to accept over the course of centuries. Once a hexblood undergoes this irreversible ritual, they emerge as a hag NPC no longer under the control of the hexbloodâs player, unless the DM rules otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
and as a fair arbiter of the rules. Provide Fair Warning. Let characters face the consequences of their foolish actions, but make sure you give enough cues for the players to recognize self-destructive
actions. You might want to ask a player, âAre you sure?â before committing a character to a potentially fatal course of action. Fair Encounters. Your players have to know that youâre fair in designing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Warnings Warnings are the first stage of an apocalypse. A warning can involve a divine voice or a messenger telling people that the end is near, that punishment is coming unless they change their
ways, or that they are heading down a path with disastrous consequences. The Apocalyptic Warnings table provides ideas for warnings that foretell disaster. Apocalyptic Warnings d12 Warning
1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
one general education or interdisciplinary course together each year. It is this course that the Exam rules represent. Each Exam encounter has a Studying phase followed by a Testing phase. In general
Using These Rules Each of the bookâs adventures includes Exams. Though each character might be a member of a different college at Strixhaven, the adventures assume that the characters take at least
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Who Dwells Here? As with the Tomb of Horrors, this version of the temple takes place in a period of the distant past, and incorporates rare elements of D&D lore. You are, of course, free to use or
lower levels suggested for the adventure can safely deal with. The players should be forewarned that their characters should treat with such legendary figures carefullyâa warning that is repeated by whichever agent the characters are dealing with.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
everything. When you encounter something that the rules donât cover or if youâre unsure how to interpret a rule, the DM decides how to proceed, aiming for a course that brings the most enjoyment to your whole
Ten Rules to Remember 1. The DM Adjudicates the Rules The rules of D&D cover many of the twists and turns that come up in play, but the possibilities are so vast that the rules canât cover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Magical Physiologies Exam: Slaadi The characters are enrolled together in the course Magical Physiologies, which is held in a lecture hall in the Biblioplex (one of the areas marked B7 on map 3.1
). The course covers the anatomy, abilities, and dispositions of monsters commonly encountered while adventuring. Students read popular accounts related to Aberrations, Monstrosities, and Oozes, as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lordâs Wrath
spend money and resources, as well as time, building their home. Of course, such a place would also need to serve a purpose to the town, like having an extra root cellar to store food, or a secret
the warning that too many magic items can inadvertently ruin a campaign by making characters too powerful to be truly challenged, characters could spend time creating magical or mundane items for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Scrivening and Symbology Exam: Glyph of Warding During their second year at Strixhaven, the characters are enrolled together in a course called Scrivening and Symbology, which is held in a lecture
hall in the Biblioplex (one of the areas marked B7 on map 3.1 in chapter 3). The course covers the basics of recognizing, deciphering, and understanding the magic behind arcane scripts and symbols. Over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Arcane Herbology Exam: Vegetation Identification The rules used for Exams can be found in chapter 3. The first Exam for Arcane Herbology takes place shortly after the charactersâ Scufflecup game in
Firejolt Café. Students must identify unlabeled groupings of different plants, lichens, and fungi. Like the course itself, this Exam is conducted in an outdoor lab located in Sedgemoor (see map 3.6 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurerâs Guide
Weightlessness In any location where gravity isnât present, the following rules apply: Impeded Melee. When making a melee attack with a weapon, a creature that doesnât have a flying or swimming speed
and move up to its walking, flying, or swimming speed in a straight line. The creature continues along this course, moving in a straight line at its speed on each of its turns until something stops it or changes its trajectory.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Strixhaven Tracking Sheet The sections on the following pages give special rules for certain aspects of university life. Players can use the sheet below to keep track of the effects of those rules on
their characters. Each player should have a copy to use during the course of the adventures. The tracking sheet includes the following parts:
Relationships. The player notes here the names of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and go, and royal lines rise and fall over the course of the story that you and the characters tell. Downtime rules also provide ways for characters to spend â or be relieved of â the monetary treasure
pace works fine for many campaigns, some DMs prefer a campaign story with pauses built into it â times when adventurers are not going on adventures. The downtime rules given in this section can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form. Jhesiyra can exert control over Halasterâs magic gates, keeping adventurers from passing through them if she thinks they lack the might needed to defeat the perils beyond. In terms of game rules
the following telepathic warning in Common: âTurn back! Youâre not prepared for the danger that lies ahead!â Characters are free to ignore her warning. She canât and wonât elaborate on the nature of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
meet. Director. Like the director of a movie, the DM decides (and describes) what the playersâ characters encounter in the course of an adventure. The DM is also responsible for the pace of a play
session and for creating situations that facilitate fun. Improviser. A big part of being the DM is deciding how to apply the rules as you go and imagining the consequences of the charactersâ actions in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
meet. Director. Like the director of a movie, the DM decides (and describes) what the playersâ characters encounter in the course of an adventure. The DM is also responsible for the pace of a play
session and for creating situations that facilitate fun. Improviser. A big part of being the DM is deciding how to apply the rules as you go and imagining the consequences of the charactersâ actions in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
soft enough that characters can sink into it with no warning. Use the quicksand rules in chapter 5, âAdventure Environments,â of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide for such areas. Creatures that fail to escape become food for Araumycos.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
The Dungeon Master The Dungeon Master (DM) has a special role in the Dungeons & Dragons game. The DM is a referee. When itâs not clear what ought to happen next, the DM decides how to apply the rules
and villains the adventurers battle against, choosing their actions and rolling dice for their attacks. The DM also plays the part of all the other characters the players meet in the course of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
commands the ship. A word of warning: the tyrant ship is made of stone, so donât try and land it in water. Youâll sink like a rock.â
The Flighty Foundling docks alongside the tyrant ship, which
shiny new spelljammer helm. Petty Officer Ryeback pulls up the rear wearing a backpack laden with cooking implements. Pots clang and clatter as he turns and waves goodbye to the Flighty Foundling, which has already set a course back to the academy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
unexpected direction? How did the DM handle it? Rules Adjudication. To what extent did the DM lean on the rules to adjudicate outcomes? Did the DM adjudicate situations wisely or in ways that made the
change over the course of the session? Turns of Phrase. Were there any words or bits of narration you really liked? (If so, jot them down.) World-building. What elements of the DMâs world or the adventure grabbed your attention?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
the rules to be a good DM. Of course itâs helpful to be familiar with the rules, especially the ones in the Playerâs Handbook, but facilitating fun is more important than implementing the rules
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when youâre narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
unexpected direction? How did the DM handle it? Rules Adjudication. To what extent did the DM lean on the rules to adjudicate outcomes? Did the DM adjudicate situations wisely or in ways that made the
change over the course of the session? Turns of Phrase. Were there any words or bits of narration you really liked? (If so, jot them down.) World-building. What elements of the DMâs world or the adventure grabbed your attention?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
player outside the game and ask them to stop. Knowing the Rules
You donât have to be an expert on the rules to be a good DM. Of course itâs helpful to be familiar with the rules, but facilitating fun is
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when youâre narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice