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Tales from the Yawning Portal
corroded and takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. The armor is destroyed if the penalty reduces its AC to 10.In their laboratories inside the Doomvault (Dead in Thay
), the Red Wizards experiment with a process to create sentient oozes. The creature they call White Maw is one of their early achievements—a gray ooze of enormous size that has intelligence and
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
spells, requiring only verbal components:
At will: detect evil and good
1/day each: commune, raise dead
Magic Resistance. The Abbot has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
corrupted.
Angel in Disguise. The Abbot is a deva that has lived for millennia. He typically assumes the form of a strikingly handsome human priest in his late twenties or early thirties. More than a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They prize locations with a combination of open space, connecting tunnels, and dead ends to make the most of their natural and magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in
no spell components. The spell ends early if the dragon uses this lair action again or dies.
Spatial Projection. The dragon chooses a space it can fit into within the lair. It exists in its own space
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, preferring caverns with at least one entrance submerged underwater. They prize locations with a combination of open space, connecting tunnels, and dead ends to make the most of their natural and
dragon casts the forcecage spell, using its spell save DC and requiring no spell components. The spell ends early if the dragon uses this lair action again or dies.
Spatial Projection. The dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
early stage of a rebuilding period. The settlers tasked with rebuilding Leilon are funded by the Lord Protector of Neverwinter, Dagult Neverember. Lord Neverember hopes the town can act as a safe
waypoint between the cities of Neverwinter and Waterdeep, as well as protect travelers from threats originating in the swampy Mere of Dead Men. As the adventure progresses, the characters become embroiled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
of death, a powerful spirit, or Factol Skall. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on supernatural gifts. Charm of the Dead Truce This charm grants you respect among the dead. Hostile
creature can understand you.
This charm lasts for 10 days. If you deal damage to an Undead creature during those 10 days, the charm vanishes early.
Charm of Incorporeality This charm allows you to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
pick a toadstool causes its redcap to rise up out of the earth, outraged at being awakened early. This redcap is not fully formed and has half its normal hit points. Whenever Granny Nightshade’s key
at the thought of having to reciprocate (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2) that it clutches its chest and keels over dead at the start of its next turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
with her. In the most dire circumstance, she uses her mysterious magic, the Dance of the Dead, which can control the dead at the risk of slaying the living. Larissa learned her magic in part from
Dhampir Vampire Hunter Savra Sunstar is a monster hunter and the dhampir daughter of Jander Sunstar, a vampire hero who saved Savra’s mother from an early demise. For her part, Savra despises her father
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
.
Early in Tyranny of Dragons, the characters join a caravan traveling from Baldur’s Gate to Waterdeep. By the time they reach Waterdeep, they should be 5th level. You can use the party’s arrival in
convince him to aid their cause. The characters might also want to confront him after meeting the ghost of his dead son, Eigeron, in chapter 4, “The Chosen Path.” The shattering of the ordning has the following effects on Blagothkus:
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Viktra’s Tale From an early age, Viktra Mordenheim sought to understand the complexities of anatomy. She pursued medicine not to aid patients but to reveal the secrets of life. Eventually, her
research bent toward reanimating dead flesh and improving humanoid bodies. When Viktra began employing thieves to procure specimens for her tests, she met Elise, a beautiful resurrectionist whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
White Maw In their laboratories inside the Doomvault (Dead in Thay), the Red Wizards experiment with a process to create sentient oozes. The creature they call White Maw is one of their early
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
a horde of goblinoids broke out near the keep, it angered Iniarv. The lich called the ocean forth to destroy both armies, creating the Mere of Dead Men. He has not been seen since the incident. Over
some gold on the side by raiding caravans headed from and to Leilon. CHIMERA CREW
The Chimera Crew is a group of bandits founded by Rega Swarn. Orphaned at an early age and raised by brigands, Rega
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
The Dead Three The plots of patriars and the schemes of Guild operatives fill the gossip and whispers of Baldur’s Gate. Yet, throughout the city, no names are as synonymous with dastardly acts as
those of Dead Three. The demigods Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul walk among mortals, personally seeking followers to their cause. More than once, it’s rumored, the trio has even trod the streets of Baldur’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Viktra Mordenheim A child prodigy from a minor noble family, the brilliant Viktra Mordenheim became obsessed with the complexities of Humanoid anatomy at an early age. She taught herself medicine as
more than create life—she could defeat death! She wished to breathe sentience into dead flesh and produce sturdier shells than the bodies of fragile, temporary mortals. She added corpse theft to her
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, sorcerer, miner, or crafter is as likely to be female as male.
Grow Fast, Die Early
Kobolds grow and mature much more swiftly than members of other humanoid races. At 6 years old a kobold is
lay up to six eggs per year, and an egg matures for two to three months before it hatches.
Kobolds don’t engage in funeral ceremonies; a dead kobold’s body is burned or disposed of in
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
she uses this power and tends to frown upon the one so “blessed.”
Future Warriors
Young orcs must mature quickly in order to survive their perilous upbringing. Their early years are
until my enemies are dead, no matter the cost.
4
I understand the value of civilization and the order that society brings.
5
I don’t trust anyone.
6
I believe in living to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
The Dead Three The plots of patriars and the schemes of Guild operatives fill the gossip and whispers of Baldur’s Gate. Yet, throughout the city, no names are as synonymous with dastardly acts as
those of Dead Three. The demigods Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul walk among mortals, personally seeking followers to their cause. More than once, it’s rumored, the trio has even trod the streets of Baldur’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the form of a strikingly handsome human priest in his late twenties or early thirties. More than a hundred years ago, the deva was sent from the Upper Planes to honor the legacy of Saint Markovia. He
Abbot’s early experiments proved fatal to their subjects, but the Belviews insisted that he keep trying. One day, a Barovian lord named Vasili von Holtz visited the abbey. The Abbot knew at once that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Athreos’s Champions Athreos expects his champions to maintain the balance between the living and the dead, just as he does. Beyond this, his servants take it upon themselves to maintain funerary
loved one, a mentor, or a champion from the Underworld.
An Athreos Campaign Early in a campaign, Athreos’s champions likely face dangerous or wayward undead, such as ghouls and ghosts, or monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s enemies and proved more than a match for Strahd’s battle-weary soldiers. But the early victories of the order didn’t win the war. Even with Argynvost on their side, the knights were ultimately
into a place of desolation and unrest. I was looking at dead men. Before another hour passed, I’d send them wailing on their way to rotting hell. All of them.
- Strahd von Zarovich
in I, Strahd: The Memoirs of a Vampire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in a game session that hearkens to some event from an earlier session. Foreshadowing is about planting seeds early so you can reap the rewards later. Having an up-to-date campaign journal makes
. Consider the following example. The characters find the dead body of an unidentified halfling adventurer. A search of the body yields a cameo necklace containing the portrait of another halfling. A character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
revive your character, such as with the Raise Dead spell. Or talk with the DM about making a new character to join the group. The rules glossary has more information on being dead. Falling Unconscious
a Short Rest, at the end of which that condition ends on it. The condition ends early if the creature regains any Hit Points or if someone takes an action to administer first aid to it, making a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
revive your character, such as with the Raise Dead spell. Or talk with the DM about making a new character to join the group. The Rules Glossary has more information on being dead. Falling Unconscious
a Short Rest, at the end of which that condition ends on it. The condition ends early if the creature regains any Hit Points or if someone takes an action to administer first aid to it, making a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
display of freshly cut flowers (grown in special hothouses wherever the climate doesn’t permit flowers so early) that are given as gifts to the gods or spread among the fields in hopes of a bountiful
winter winds begin to approach, the Feast of the Moon is the time when people celebrate their ancestors and their honored dead. During festivals on this day, people gather to share stories and legends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Evil and Good, False Life, Gentle Repose, Ray of Enfeeblement, Spare the Dying 5 Revivify, Vampiric Touch 7 Blight, Death Ward 9 Dispel Evil and Good, Raise Dead Level 3: Circle of Mortality You can
Disadvantage on attack rolls and saving throws. When you or an ally you can see hits the cursed target with an attack roll, you can end the curse early (no action required) to make the attack deal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Avowed acolytes slain during the attack were killed using martial arts. Their bruises and broken bones are evidence of powerful unarmed strikes. Speak with dead spells cast on the slain acolytes yield
descriptions of the two killers: a dark-haired woman in her late thirties or early forties, her face marred by a thin scar, and an attractive silver-haired man in his thirties. Both killers wore simple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the giants before Tiamat is brought into the world. Early in Tyranny of Dragons, the characters join a caravan traveling from Baldur’s Gate to Waterdeep. By the time they reach Waterdeep, they should
them a chance to meet the evil cloud giant and convince him to aid their cause. The characters might also want to confront him after meeting the ghost of his dead son, Eigeron, in chapter 4, “The Chosen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
as best she can in saving herself. She doesn’t remember her early past. She doesn’t know how she came to Barovia or where she came from. Moreover, her encounters with Strahd are fuzzy memories, thanks
, the local priest (area E5). She refuses to be taken to Vallaki or anywhere else while the burgomaster lies dead on the mansion floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
provides. In most other towns and cities, you’ll start with an early-morning stumble on the stairs as you carry your night soil down to deposit it outside. But in Waterdeep, many buildings are connected
keeps the streets lit (excepting the Field Ward and the most dangerous areas of the Dock Ward). Not only that, but hundreds of driftglobes bob about the City of the Dead at night, departing to float over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
locations with a combination of open space, connecting tunnels, and dead ends to make the most of their natural and magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in their lairs. The
dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Imprisoning Force. The dragon casts the forcecage spell, using its spell save DC and requiring no spell components. The spell ends early if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
dead comrades and arranged their bones into a spirit pole. Characters who explore the compound discover this effigy: A glaive has been thrust into remains of a burned-out pyre. Charred snake skulls
characters free Orvex, he begs to join their band until he finds sanctuary. Orvex serves as scribe and translator for the Red Wizards. He’s a pragmatic, balding human in his early forties who serves
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
and wagon wheel in the village. He doesn’t know why they’re making him do this. He’s afraid to tell anyone else out of fear for Doryce’s safety. He’s told the other villagers that she’s dead, as the
that leads directly to the cellar at the back of the house. It’s latched but not locked. Harlon Geistenhal
LN male (he/him) human (Oeridian/Flan)
Harlon is a tall man in his early 30s with a somber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Reanimator (Artificer) Reassemble Corpses and Raise the Dead Ignatius Budi Reanimator Artificer Reanimators defy the laws of nature in pursuit of gruesome experiments. These grim Artificers stitch
Blindness/Deafness, Enhance Ability 9 Animate Dead, Lightning Bolt 13 Blight, Death Ward 17 Antilife Shell, Raise Dead Level 3: Reanimator’s Skill Set You gain the following benefits. Jolt to Life. When you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
godhood, assuming the responsibilities of the dead deities. The Return of Netheril In 1374 DR, the Empire of Netheril rose again when the floating city of Thultanthar, commonly known as Shade
first indication of new turmoil came in 1482 DR, when Bhaal, the long-dead god of murder, was reborn in Baldur’s Gate amid chaos and bloodshed, leaving two of the city’s dukes and many of its citizens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Smoke on the Horizon This encounter occurs early in the day. As the party travels, they spot smoke. Read the following text: The trail emerges from a dry gulch. A column of thick, black smoke rises
reveals that no one else, dead or alive, is inside. No remains can be found in the barn. Selwyn relates as much he can remember about what happened before he was beaten to unconsciousness. If the