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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than-normal
some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than
histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
temple beneath the waves. Unfortunately, that temple is now the lair of an especially tricky topaz dragon.
5
A topaz dragon is injured and stranded far from the sea, but the dragon is too proud
intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath.
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Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
with divine power rests in a temple beneath the waves. Unfortunately, that temple is now the lair of an especially tricky topaz dragon.
5
A topaz dragon is injured and stranded far from the sea
destroying the homes of all intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath.
Connected Creatures
Topaz
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
injured and stranded far from the sea, but the dragon is too proud to ask for help getting home.
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A topaz dragon is building a tableau of desiccated creatures and has grown obsessed with catching
.
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A topaz dragon is intent on destroying the homes of all intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
gauntlet imbued with divine power rests in a temple beneath the waves. Unfortunately, that temple is now the lair of an especially tricky topaz dragon.
5
A topaz dragon is injured and stranded far
intent on destroying the homes of all intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath.
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Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of an enemy ship, surviving on brackish water and foolhardy rats. At the right moment, you crept up to the deck and took over the ship on your own.
6
Leave None Behind. You carried an
injured marine for miles to avoid capture and death.
Suggested Characteristics
Marines are looked up to by other soldiers and respected by their superiors. They are veteran warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Flowering Hill Just spireward of Ecstasy lies the Flowering Hill, a kaleidoscopic orchard and the divine realm of Sheela Peryroyl, the halfling god of agriculture. Vibrant wildflowers sprout behind
and bustle of busier locales and their dangers. Harvests are plenty, so feasts are a regular occurrence, hosted by the god and open to any nature lover with an empty belly and a tale to tell.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
driven off, then the injured attended to, and then something must be done about the stranded wagon. The trader has money to buy more horses if anyone is willing to sell. Otherwise, he’ll take a lift to the next hostelry, where he can buy animals, while his three guards stay behind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
strange magical signature left behind by the culprit. We now believe Murgaxor Grenshel is responsible, but he has hidden himself from all known forms of divination magic. It’s clear that Murgaxor has
for no other reason than the characters carry the evil mage’s corruption, and they’re likely to be gravely injured or die once he completes his ritual.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
driven off, then the injured attended to, and then something must be done about the stranded wagon. The trader has money to buy more horses if anyone is willing to sell. Otherwise, he’ll take a lift to the next hostelry, where he can buy animals, while his three guards stay behind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Exiting the Fissure With Sergeant Teeshe saved (or with her body in tow and a convenient cover story), the characters can make their way back to the sinkhole. If they left any dangers behind them on
their initial pass, those dangers reemerge on the trip back — and will prevent them from fulfilling their contract if not eliminated. When the characters climb out of the sinkhole, Captain Truff is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters discover signs of recent rituals tapping into the power of the Far Realm — and take on the monsters the attackers left behind. After dealing with the threats in the dungeon, the characters run
into operatives from Dran Enterprises who have been sent to take control of the site. With the imminent dangers in and around Phandalin neutralized, the characters are rewarded by Head Office with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
-turning conflicts.
At the edge of each mapped battlefield encounter and beyond is a region called the Fray. The Fray is an interpretation of the dangers of combat, from clashing combatants to
deadly spells. It is also the source of additional threats. Each battlefield encounter explains the Fray’s effects and presents additional dangers that might occur at the end of each round of combat. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
share a sense of a larger purpose or a recurring theme (or themes). The adventures might feature returning villains, grand conspiracies, or a single mastermind who’s ultimately behind every adventure of
-for-hire, or explorers venturing into the unknown and facing a string of unrelated dangers. They might even be archaeologists, venturing into one ancient ruin after another in search of artifacts. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
pour out of bags and boxes of ingredients in the food prep areas, just as other students storm into the kitchen behind the characters. While the characters take on the more dangerous mephits
. Ending the Threat If all the characters fall unconscious during the fight, Tulk shows up at the start of the next round and dispatches the mephits. Tulk has two potions of healing stored behind the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
of power, dangers lurk around every corner. Bruce Brenneise The Free City of Greyhawk rises up behind the teeming city docks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Adventure Themes A group of adventurers leaves the dark, rainy city, putting its mean streets behind them. They board a flame-ringed airship for a journey across the continent, but they’re attacked
find themselves stranded in the gray mists of the Mournland, facing the dangers of a war-ravaged land as they try to find their way back to their original destination. The greatest horrors they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Cloaker Cloakers earned their names for the resemblance they bear to dark leathery cloaks. Lurking in remote dungeons and caves, these stealthy predators wait to slay lone or injured prey stumbling
whips behind it. Opportunistic Predators. When hunting, cloakers glide through the shadows at a safe distance behind groups of other creatures traversing the Underdark. They follow parties of humanoids to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to the center of town, opened the box, took out an orb, and then ran for the hills, leaving the orb behind. The disaster happened scant minutes later. Many townspeople were injured, and the survivors are tending to the wounded in makeshift shelters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of Nylea’s favor.
2 You healed an injured wolf, which then revealed itself to be Nylea in disguise.
3 You won an archery contest with a truly stunning shot, but afterward chastised
way through acts such as these: Healing a sick or injured wild animal Stopping those who hunt for sport or profit Proving your worth in a contest of archery Slaying an aberration, a fiend, or an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
assigned to map the area, and an engineer needs to assess the integrity of the tunnels to ensure that no further collapses are imminent. If either professional is injured or killed because of negligence
Lamp Emporium If the characters enter this shop at any point during their time around the warehouse, they find the short, rotund proprietor standing behind a rough-hewn counter. Jolly (NE male half-orc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, and how to survive their dangers. Those who travel between domains might have the Mist Walker Dark Gift (see chapter 1) or know how to employ Mist talismans (detailed at the start of this chapter
carrying a message from the Keepers of the Feather
4 Curious members of the Keepers of the Feather led by a wereraven (see chapter 5) in disguise
5 A band of Vistani
6 A spirit that cries out before being yanked back into the Mists, leaving behind a Mist talisman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
impression on D&D players, so too have tales of their dangers spread across the D&D multiverse. When the night grows long in Waterdeep, City of Splendors, and the fireplace in the taproom of the Yawning
speaks of strange, leering devil faces carved in dungeon walls that can devour an explorer in an instant, leaving behind not a single trace of the poor soul’s passing. A bald, stern wizard clad in blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
moved on long ago but left behind a statue of a forgotten healer. Cloaker. Two pale cloakers that can speak Common and Elvish cling to the statue’s back, disguising themselves as leathery wings. When
Wisdom (Perception) check realizes the voices are coming from behind the statue. The cloakers attack when a creature comes within 5 feet of the statue or it’s clear no one’s buying their lies. Statue. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
exactly like one of the player characters.
4 A former comrade in arms shows up. She’s badly injured, and her enemies are right behind her.
5 A gargoyle courier delivers a mysterious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 2: Raiders' Camp In the warm light of day, Governor Nighthill and other leaders want to know who was behind the attack on Greenest, and why the town was a target. The raiders retreated
furnished by the town. As characters prepare to set off on this mission (or to leave town if they turn down the mission), though, an injured monk approaches. A young man walks up to you, limping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
), relates the following information: “I was watering plants in the greenhouse on the second floor of my shop when the blast blew out some of the windows. Lucky I wasn’t injured! Through the smoke, I saw a
: “Right after the explosion, I ducked behind a rain barrel. Then I heard a ‘plop’ and found this in the barrel.” Martem produces a necklace of fireballs with two beads remaining and a broken clasp. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
information about the cult’s activities, which could be used to lead into any chapter of your choice. However, she also knows that a rescue party is not far behind her. The adventurers need to help the
might kill her rather than leave her in the adventurers’ hands. Fallen Hero The adventurers meet a seriously injured elf ranger—a well-known hero named Cylanestriel. She speaks of her capture by the Cult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
magic item (of the DM’s choice). Arcane Matters d10 Magical Event 1 You were charmed or frightened by a spell. 2 You were injured by the effect of a spell. 3 You witnessed a powerful spell being
saw a ghost. 81–85 You saw a ghoul feeding on a corpse. 86–90 A celestial or a fiend visited you in your dreams to give a warning of dangers to come. 91–95 You briefly visited the Feywild or the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
provides no clue to direction, however. Characters who see the tower to the left one moment might spot it to the right, or behind, or closer or farther away a moment later. When trying to focus on the
correctly, they won’t need to face any of the maze’s dangers. That’s unlikely, though. Although the maze is devilishly hard to get through, it’s easy to leave. All the characters need to do is express
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
information about the cult’s activities, which could be used to lead into any chapter of your choice. However, she also knows that a rescue party is not far behind her. The adventurers need to help
might kill her rather than leave her in the adventurers’ hands. Fallen Hero The adventurers meet a seriously injured elf ranger—a well-known hero named Cylanestriel. She speaks of her capture by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Chapter 2: Raiders’ Camp In the warm light of day, Governor Nighthill and other leaders want to know who was behind the attack on Greenest, and why the town was a target. The raiders retreated
are furnished by the town. As characters prepare to set off on this mission (or to leave town if they turn down the mission), though, an injured monk approaches. A young man walks up to you, limping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
information about the cult’s activities, which could be used to lead into any chapter of your choice. However, she also knows that a rescue party is not far behind her. The adventurers need to help
might kill her rather than leave her in the adventurers’ hands. Fallen Hero The adventurers meet a seriously injured elf ranger—a well-known hero named Cylanestriel. She speaks of her capture by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
provides no clue to direction, however. Characters who see the tower to the left one moment might spot it to the right, or behind, or closer or farther away a moment later. When trying to focus on the
correctly, they won’t need to face any of the maze’s dangers. That’s unlikely, though. Although the maze is devilishly hard to get through, it’s easy to leave. All the characters need to do is express a