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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
). Immediately after a creature within 30 feet of the gremishka casts a spell, the gremishka can spontaneously react to the magic. Roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Magic Allergy
the gremishka’s initiative.Gremishkas are the vicious products of mistakes made by novice spellcasters seeking to create life. The results are cat-sized, magically unstable creatures with
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
iron golem's shape can be worked into any form, though most are fashioned to look like giant suits of armor. Its fist can destroy creatures with a single blow, and its clanging steps shake the earth
. If the golem is left without instructions or is incapacitated, it continues to follow its last orders to the best of its ability. When it can't fulfill its orders, a golem might react violently — or
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local
. They usually know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural
individuals. They usually know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to
know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that create
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to supernatural occurrences
of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that create illusions
Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
basic principles than those of warm-blooded creatures. Their dismal swamp homes might lie hundreds of miles from the nearest human settlement, but the gap between their way of thinking and that of the
other humanoids. Like most reptiles, their feelings largely revolve around fear, aggression, and pleasure.
Lizardfolk experience most feelings as detached descriptions of creatures and situations
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
appreciation for the finer things!
— Volo
Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and
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Beast Masters and Slave Drivers
Goblins know they are a weak, unsophisticated race that can be easily dominated by bigger, smarter, more organized, more ferocious, or more magical creatures. Their god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Barovians and Nonhumans Barovians are human. Although they know that dwarves, elves, halflings and other civilized races exist, few living Barovians have seen such “creatures,” let alone interacted
thus react to nonhuman characters the same way most humans in the real world would react to elf, dwarf, or half-orc adventurers suddenly walking the streets. Most such outsiders are scorned, feared, or shunned.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
understand that a troll is a fearsome, dangerous creature and react accordingly. Lizardfolk never become angry in the way others do, but they act with aggression toward creatures that they could defeat in a
. Like most reptiles, their feelings largely revolve around fear, aggression, and pleasure. Lizardfolk experience most feelings as detached descriptions of creatures and situations. For example, humans
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Manes Manes lash out at creatures that appear weaker than themselves—or that react to them with fear—and strive to avoid more powerful demons. When manes escape from the Abyss, they go on reckless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
creatures react to their liberation by turning on one another or running away, as follows: Lukanu and Zaal attack the gargoyle, destroying it in 4 rounds, and then help the characters deal with the
one trapped creature at random to accommodate the new prisoner. The Prisoners of the Mirror table lists the mirror’s current prisoners and summarizes how they react if set free or spoken to. Otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
view of the countryside out to a range of 1 mile, though there are hillocks and trees behind which creatures can hide. If the guards spot any unusual creatures approaching the den, or if they come
under attack, one of the hobgoblins strikes the gong. The ringing of the gong is loud enough to put the entire den on alert (see the Grudd Haug Roster table for notes on how the den inhabitants react
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or rage against their enemies. They simply observe and react as a situation warrants. Lizardfolk lack meaningful emotional ties
, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The lizardfolk doesn’t share those feelings, but instead assesses them in the same clinical manner. Yes, the fallen dwarf might be most useful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
stoically go about their business again as if nothing had happened. If asked about the fog, the monsters, or other occurrences within the fog, they react with bewilderment. Locals have had their
nearby, as is local custom (see the “Yeonido Customs” section). The detect magic spell reveals that locals—in fact, almost all the creatures in Yeonido—radiate an aura of enchantment magic, an effect of the curse affecting their memories. There is one exception to this.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
their home plane, the modrons report their data, which results in incremental refinements to Mechanus’s workings. No precipitable changes to the status quo of the multiverse occur. No other creatures
do, chaos ensues. Modrons behave strangely across the planes, and chaotic creatures like slaadi operate unopposed. Numerous creatures experience the multiversal glitch that affected the characters
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
, orcs breed prodigiously (and they aren’t choosy about what they breed with, which is why such creatures as half-orcs and ogrillons are found in the world). Females that are about to give birth are
Strength
Orcs appreciate physical prowess and formidable combat ability in any form. As such, they might accept other creatures into their ranks from time to time. Orcs have been known to associate with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
feel alive—particularly an organized base or stronghold—is to allow its denizens to react to the presence of the adventurers. Once they are aware of trespassers, sapient creatures might either fortify
of where they’re located relative to each other. When the adventurers engage in combat or any other noisy activity, assume that nearby creatures hear the noise and are alerted to the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
idealized form, though it’s made of an inorganic material or others react as if it were terrifying.
6 The Darklord’s body disintegrates, leaving only an animate heart, hand, gory ooze, or nervous
they wronged, and their true appearance is revealed at particular hours, in reflections, or under certain lights.
9 The Darklord splits into multiple creatures, each representing them at a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Gremishka Gremishkas are the vicious products of mistakes made by novice spellcasters seeking to create life. The results are cat-sized, magically unstable creatures with a taste for the trappings of
walls of spellcasters’ homes or the surrounding lands. Despite their feral appearances, gremishkas are cunning creatures. They might imitate the sounds of whimpering children or wounded animals to coax
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Denizens The Grudd Haug Roster table summarizes the locations of the den’s inhabitants and indicates how those creatures react when intruders are detected. As soon as trespassers are spotted or
combat erupts, the entire den goes on alert. As a consequence, adventurers might find themselves fighting several encounters’ worth of creatures at once. Grudd Haug’s defenders lack a cohesive defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Grannoc’s bidding. Sounding the Alarm. Any loud noise in the courtyard alerts the creatures in areas W10 and W18. Roll initiative for these creatures and the vine blights in the well, and have them react
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
can be heard throughout the castle. The Lyn Armaal Roster table summarizes the locations of the inhabitants when the characters approach and indicates how those creatures react when intruders are
shrieking loudly at the end of its first turn. Other creatures in the castle have no means to sound an alarm or don’t bother doing so. When the alarm sounds, the screams of the bronze dragon cease as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
bursts. Focus less on senses and more on descriptions of impact—a splash of crimson, who knows where it came from? Split the characters’ attention. Roleplay other creatures begging, panicking, and trying
to escape. Politely demand players react quickly: “There’s no time to debate—what do you do?” Parallel Scenes Occasionally encourage players to split the party. When characters are separated, cut
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
provides information on how the occupants of various areas might react as the mission unfolds. On this table, sahuagin is abbreviated as “sah.” Sahuagin Roster, Level 1 Area Occupants at Start Notes 1
1 sahuagin priestess, 4 shell sharks* These creatures remain here until encountered. 37 Maw of Sekolah,* 3 sahuagin priestesses These creatures remain here until encountered. 39 10 shell sharks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. Dungeon Master (DM): After
dice make some outcomes more probable than others. Dungeon Master (DM): OK, one at a time. Phillip, you’re looking at the gargoyles?
Phillip: Yeah. Is there any hint they might be creatures and not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
imagination. It’s about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. Dungeon Master (DM
dice make some outcomes more probable than others. Dungeon Master (DM): OK, one at a time. Phillip, you’re looking at the gargoyles?
Phillip: Yeah. Is there any hint they might be creatures and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the horn (area 2C) while the other giants keep fighting. If the characters react quickly enough, they can prevent her from reaching the horn. If they keep the giant from sounding the horn, the other
is sounded, the creatures in areas 7 and area 9 act as described in the Svardborg Roster table. 2D. Jarl’s Mess This room contains a 10-foot-tall wooden table. Resting atop it is a golden platter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.
UNCOMMON RACES
The dragonborn and the rest of the races in this chapter are uncommon. They don’t exist
twice at folk they interact with. But the small towns and villages that dot the countryside are different. The common folk aren’t accustomed to seeing members of these races, and they often react with curiosity, wariness, or wonder.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Denizens The Maelstrom Roster table summarizes the locations of the inhabitants when the characters approach and indicates how those creatures react when intruders are detected. Loud noises in one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
characters react to this scrutiny or as the characters prepare to leave the gate. An official wearing a red and blue outfit embroidered with phoenix designs approaches. “I apologize for my impertinence
claim to have seen the fog and creatures within it as well, Ahn-Jun is relieved and shares the following details with the party: No one else in the city has seen the fog, but it’s been rising and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Extremiton is also gathering thralls of every race to help defend the colony if the neothelid is destroyed or fails in its task. City of the Mind Extremiton can sense intelligent creatures within 2 miles of it
ulitharid has initiated with random Waterdavians has provided it with plenty of information, but no firsthand knowledge of how city dwellers behave and react on a daily basis. In the heart of Seadeeps, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Arrival in Elturel A plane shift spell transports Traxigor the wizard and up to eight other creatures to Elturel, including Lulu the hollyphant and Reya Mantlemorn if she’s still with the party. When
disappears in the blink of an eye.
Traxigor casts time stop, giving him time to flee using his fly spell. He’s long gone before the time stop ends and the characters can react. Any character who succeeds on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
locations of the canyon’s inhabitants when the characters approach and indicates how those creatures react when intruders are detected. Deadstone Cleft Roster Area Creature(s) Notes area 2 1 roc The roc
remain here, dropping onto creatures only when the giant commands them to do so. area 11 2 black puddings The puddings remain here. area 12 1 roper The roper remains here. area 13 2 stone giants The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
a lever that juts from a wall. An instant later, golden lightning leaps between the spheres, catching the shackled goblin in its path. Before you can react, the goblin transforms into a wooden mask
either rod renders the device inoperable until it is repaired. The creature holding the lever is a darkling elder (see appendix C) who takes sadistic pleasure in turning other creatures into masks. A






