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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
specter and imagine the rider in command of the mount, but the truth is the opposite; the flying horror is an Undead monster that scours the wilds for a knightly corpse. On finding one, the horror binds its
essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union.
Humans of Eldraine view specters as
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
thrust into power. Unable to find her father and fearing that he might be dead, Serissa can imagine her political influence evaporating quickly. Several giant lords previously under her father’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
imagine it — just go see it. And see it as Waterdavians do: pack a midday feast, have a picnic, and then take a stroll through the beauty of the place. City of the Dead
City of the Dead I could write a book about the City of the Dead. It is such a fascinating place, filled with so much history and so many stories. But alas, there would be few buyers for Volo’s Guide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
of the long-dead past. For as long as the characters remain in the room, other phantoms—in the shapes of priests, sages, and mourning young women—briefly form out of the dust and then dissipate. Moving through any of these phantom forms causes them to collapse.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
with different “friends.” Brass Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 A finely carved bust of a long-dead human ruler, which the dragon has named Cornelius and argues with incessantly
2 An
to imagine being in the scene, dominating the conversation
4 A sculpture depicting a pod of dolphins leaping among stone waves, all of which the dragon has named and imagines as pets
5 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Tales d6 Tale
1 “The farmers at Leilon Point have seen more shark fins in the water lately. Some even claim to see humanoids swimming alongside the sharks! Can you imagine?” (If the
the attacks, see “Iniarv’s Tower” for more information.)
4 “A few hunters came by saying to avoid Kryptgarden Forest, the dead are walking around there!”
5 “Did you hear about the bronze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. In addition to having an acute sense of smell, kruthiks can see in the dark and can detect vibrations in the earth around them. They take the scent of their own dead as a warning and avoid areas
smart enough to barricade some tunnels and dig new ones that keep their neighbors away from their eggs. Imagine a hive of ants the size of horses, but the ants are wearing armor. Then exterminate them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
unique features. For example, imagine that you’re running an encounter with three ogres. You might attach descriptions such as “the ogre with a big scar” and “the ogre with the helmet” to help you and
Crossed-out:53 Crossed-out:45 Crossed-out:24 Crossed-out:14 Crossed-out:9 dead
Ogre B: Crossed-out:71 Crossed-out:62 Crossed-out:54 33
Ogre C: 59
Some DMs prefer to track how much damage a monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
? How does this threat connect to the Darklord seeking their desires? Consider who might need the characters’ aid and might guide them to deeper mysteries. Detail Key Locations. Briefly describe distinct
Connections table provides examples of such connections. Interactions with the Darklord. Imagine situations that allow the players’ characters and the Darklord to socialize without the encounter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
features. Descriptions such as “the ogre with the nasty scar” and “the ogre with the horned helm” help you and your players track which monster is which. For example, imagine that you’re running an
subtract damage from their hit points as they take it. Your records might look something like this after a few rounds of combat: Ogre A: 59 53 45 24 14 9 dead Ogre B: 59 51 30 Ogre C: 59 Players often ask
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
specter and imagine the rider in command of the mount, but the truth is the opposite; the flying horror is an Undead monster that scours the wilds for a knightly corpse. On finding one, the horror binds
its essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union. Humans of Eldraine view specters as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
overview that briefly describes what the characters can expect to find there, followed by information you’ll need to run the encounters at that location.
Starting Quests When the characters first visit
temple called the Tower of Storms. Now a strange boat or dead creature seems to be beached near the tower. Investigate this strange occurrence, kill or rout any cultists that might be there, then return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Ship of the Dead The Last Breath is a space galleon that has been reduced to 90 hit points. Unless the characters take defensive measures, the galleon comes close enough for its captain, Grimzod
behind him.
Gargenhale’s tone of voice is inviting, but his dead-black eyes glint with malice. “It’s dangerous out here. That menace from Xaryxis, Commander Vael, keeps sending ships to our system, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Campaign Tracking Consistent details bring your campaign to life, and continuity helps players imagine that their characters are living in a real world. If the adventurers frequent a particular
. When the adventurers kill a monster, it stays dead, unless someone raises it. When they remove treasure from a room, it doesn’t reappear the next time they enter — assuming it hasn’t been stolen from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, dead fish might wash ashore in lakes or rivers, or a nearby forest might lose the leaves from its trees. When an empyrean is jubilant, sunlight follows it everywhere, small animals frolic in its
. Empyreans don’t age but can be slain. Because few empyreans can imagine their own demise, they fight fearlessly when drawn into battle, refusing to believe that the end is upon them even when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
includes an overview that briefly describes what the characters can expect to find there. This overview is followed by information you’ll need to run the encounters at that location.
Starting Quests
of the cult of Myrkul, has roused the spirit of the undead dragon Ebondeath. Seek out Ebondeath’s mausoleum in the Mere of Dead Men, destroy the dragon’s spirit, and then return to Neverwinter to collect a reward of 8,000 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Ebondeath’s Mausoleum.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Birth of a Beholder Beholders can produce others of their own kind, but the process has nothing to do with biology and everything to do with psychology. When a beholder sleeps, its body goes briefly
. Death Tyrants As a beholder ages, it spends more and more time worrying about its mortality. The dreams of such a death-fearing beholder might reach into strange corners of reality and imagine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
warriors returning from a successful hunt with a dead elk or mountain lion 81–85 1d4 Blue Bear berserkers returning from a raid carrying the severed heads of 2d6 humans or 2d6 shield dwarves 86–90 1d4
they arrive. If the newcomers spot corpses lying about, they might explore Deadstone Cleft expecting to find trouble within. If all seems normal and quiet, they might stick around only briefly. At your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and found it to be haunted. 71–75 You were briefly possessed. Roll a d6 to determine what type of creature possessed you: 1, celestial; 2, devil; 3, demon; 4, fey; 5, elemental; 6, undead. 76–80 You
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->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
monsters. If you aren’t using miniatures or other visual aids, one way to track your monsters is to assign them unique features. For example, imagine that you’re running an encounter with three Ogres
few rounds of combat: Ogre A: Crossed-out:68 Crossed-out:59 Crossed-out:53 Crossed-out:45 Crossed-out:24 Crossed-out:14 Crossed-out:9 dead
Ogre B: Crossed-out:71 Crossed-out:62 Crossed-out:54 33
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. The arcs can blind the elf to this world, but they vanish when the elf enters the next, allowing sight of the elven heaven. Well that’s exactly what happens in Evermeet, and the elf need not be dead
from his basket, and when he did so, his eyes were clear as diamonds and just as hard. I thought for sure that I was dead, and on seeing my surroundings, I can say with all my heart that I didn’t care
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, Neverwinter, Waterdeep, and Yartar. The specific locations of these circles are briefly described below, and a Harper spellcaster stands ready at each site to cast the teleportation circle spell
circle is located inside a raised crypt in Waterdeep’s walled cemetery, the City of the Dead. The crypt has two levels, and the name Myrna is inscribed above its entrance (which is sealed with an arcane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
remove the demonic essence from the gear. Spells such as dispel magic or protection from evil or good, or other methods that the characters might imagine, could make the part usable. If the characters
Maggie treats them with such kindness that the imps can’t imagine wanting to work for anyone else. In Mad Maggie’s presence, the imps usually assume the forms of ravens that nest in her hair or perch on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
character for dead. Now it’s time to even the score. The character earns inspiration for defeating the Black Earth cultists in area M9 of the Sacred Stone Monastery and again for defeating Hedorm in
. The character earns inspiration for successfully joining the water cult at Rivergard Keep and again for capturing or killing Shoalar Quanderil. Walked Away The character was briefly recruited by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
explains that his ship (the nautiloid) was attacked by neogi. He informs the characters that most of his crew are dead, but there are still a few survivors aboard in need of healing, and he begs the
force. 3: Spelljamming Helm Lying on the floor of this raised platform is the headless body of a mind flayer. The stench of the rotting corpse is unpleasant, to say the least. The dead mind flayer lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to short-circuit and rapidly overheat, frying the electronics within—and Aphelion along with them. As Aphelion fades from existence, the computer briefly sings the following coda in an artificial tone
the skeletons of long-dead crew members. Only one survivor remains. A scientist lies in cryogenic sleep within one of the pods. The pod’s interior is coated in a thin layer of frost, but a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the same name once stood near where the town of Daggerford is now. Yvandre knows also that her uncle suffered briefly from a magical malady that produced strange writing on his skin, and which he
Hastarglyrr, who demands gold from them to pay for damages and for raise dead spells. Entrance to the Haven of the Red Quill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
dead, these eternal beings act as Sylvania’s party planners, peacekeepers, and gracious hosts. Virtues of celebration, the Spiritors are manifestations of nostalgia, passion, and relaxation, among
, causing the entire forest to shudder. For a moment, the party stopped, its music briefly replaced by an ominous whisper heard by all. Locals quickly shrugged off the event and resumed the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Hill” section. Each location includes an overview that briefly describes what characters can expect to find there. This overview is followed by information you’ll need to run the encounters at that
who can reward you for your efforts. If he’s dead, return to Townmaster Harbin Wester with proof of Kalazorn’s demise to receive a reward of 100 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest, proceed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
a demigod. After he ascended to godhood, Raxivort forged a realm called the Black Sewers, within Pandesmos, the topmost layer of Pandemonium. He enjoyed his divine ascension only briefly, though
, xvarts will visit you in the dead of night and steal a cherished trinket.
— Volo
If ye believe what Volo tells ye, ye deserve no less.
— Elminster
Xvart Warlock of Raxivort
Small humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
thrust into power. Unable to find her father and fearing that he might be dead, Serissa can imagine her political influence evaporating quickly. Several giant lords previously under her father’s thumb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
dead husks in the Astral Sea as evidence that they’re unworthy of worship. The Bleak Cabal agrees with the Athar but goes on to say that nothing has meaning, not even this debate—the multiverse is a
distances herself from the characters on seeing the Harmonium officers. She apologizes to the characters, briefly mentioning she “can’t go back to the Prison” before fleeing the scene. The Harmonium officers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
filthy creatures could imagine. You don’t understand the glory of it, the power found in the ice. None of you do. But you will learn soon enough when my father unleashes his terror upon Ten-Towns
one prisoner, formerly a Ten-Towner or a Reghed nomad who was abducted and killed by the duergar. Using the animating spores of a myconid sovereign, the duergar have turned these dead humans into five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
a good night’s sleep. These Ten-Towners are briefly described below: Vedda Starsprit, a stocky, paranoid, 30-year-old trapper with exotropia Nars Beldrun, a tall, heavyset, 33-year-old shipwright from
merchants who earn a living selling yeti hides and meat are offering up to 100 gp for every dead yeti brought back to Ten-Towns. A hunter named Mylbor Tafferac (neutral evil human gladiator with Survival +7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
City Celebrations At many times of year, hardly a tenday can pass in Waterdeep without the staging of some rite, race, or rousing ceremony of civic pride. Here I briefly summarize the most widely
, on his statue in the City of the Dead, and atop the altars of the House of Wonder. Bards perform songs in honor of the wizard all over the city. The Open Lord visits taverns and inns throughout