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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
are inevitables, beings dedicated to the smooth exaction of laws across the planes. Kolyaruts wield blades with deadly efficiency, allowing them to defend themselves on their excursions and slice
through any who obscure the truth.
Occasionally, the Hall of Concordance loans kolyaruts to lawful beings who have inherent interest in the orderly functioning of the multiverse, aiding them in seeking answers of planar importance.PoisonThunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
interest of maintaining the strength of their personal bloodline.
The yuan-ti have abandoned their humanity and consider non-serpentine humanoids to be lesser creatures, barely more civilized than
royal family could poison a meal and declare it âsafeâ after taking a bite.
There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
deliver death to your enemies with your touch. Roll on or choose an option from the Deadly Touch table to determine how this Dark Gift presents itself. Additionally, you gain the traits that follow
. Deadly Touch d6 Manifestation
1 Your body is alchemically or biologically altered, infusing you with deadly chemicals.
2 The magic of a slighted druid or fey makes small plants wither
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
person of interest in numerous crimes befitting a mobster but managed to evade the law â until recently. Krenko was brought into custody by Gideon Jura, a freelancer working with the Boros Legion at
the time. Krenko was found guilty of murdering Dargig, one of the Shattergang Brothers, and of assault with a deadly weapon against Gideon Jura. The weapon on his person at the time of arrest was a
Ancient Deep Dragon
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monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
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I have no interest in going to the surface world. Itâs where one sends oneâs servants.
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once every hundred years, when they choose targets for a deadly hunting spree.
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Two ancient deep dragon;ancient deep dragons fight over territory. Unwilling to move against each other directly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
dragons ignore the plots of smaller creatures and other dragons, concerning themselves only with their own survival. White dragons create lairs to defend themselves from other deadly arctic creatures
their interest. To protect such treasure, white dragons coax ice to form over their hoards or sink their wealth in frigid pools. For white dragons, each piece of treasure embodies a victoryâthe details of which inflate as these dragons age.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
their friends, these dragons favor using their slowing breath and physical attacks to subdue antagonists. Only in cases of extreme peril or emotion do they use their deadly acid breath. Copper
dragons typically live in caverns amid picturesque hills and rock formationsâparticularly those that are prominent landmarks. These dragons collect gifts, though they have little interest in treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
rebuild the orrery. Still, the orreryâs creator â a wizard named Lottie â wishes to meet anyone savvy enough to have come this far, provided they share her interest in ensuring that the orreryâs power
and the casino resort known as Lottieâs Palace. There, they discover that Lottie is a lich whose exclusive retreat holds secrets and deadly threats in equal measure. With no hope of winning a fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
beholder does. Piercing the shell with even the weakest attack causes the creature to burst apart, releasing a cloud of deadly spores. A creature that inhales the spores becomes host to them, and is often
of its deceased parent. When the gas spore explodes, its deadly spores cast those memories adrift. Any creature that inhales the spores and survives inherits one or more of the beholderâs fragmented
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Maruk Ghaashâkala. Among the orc tribes of the Demon Wastes, the Maruk tribe inhabits the deadly Labyrinth that lies between the wastes and the Eldeen Reaches. In its sacred dedication to containing
dangers of the jungle. Valenar. The elves of Valenar have no interest in peace, but they participated in the talks that led to the Treaty of Thronehold to gauge the measure of their enemies and gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
-saving help to those on the brink of death. All the while, Pharika watches with interest to see how mortals contend with both good fortune and misfortune, gleaning new knowledge through every cry of
Villain
1 A druid seeds deadly herbs into a villageâs fields, coaxing the plants to resemble farmersâ crops.
2 The life of a tyrant (knight) is central to one of Pharikaâs experiments in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Bakaris is spreading rumors that the characters couldâve saved Kalamanâs leaders. Some locals are looking for someone to blame for the terrifying slaughter. If characters mention Lord Sothâs interest in
the City of Lost Names in the Northern Wastes, the marshal knows nothing about the location and notes that the Northern Wastes is nothing but a deadly wasteland. If Soth is heading there, she believes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
several deadly run-ins with the Cult of the Dragon and recognize the cultists from their attire. If they spot one or more uniformed cultists on the deck of the airship or in the crowâs nest, they attack
a storm giant riding a roc. The two are looking for clues to King Hekatonâs whereabouts. The giant concludes that the ship contains nothing of interest and steers the roc away, staying at least a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
creatures to her deadly embrace.
Harpy Song. To hear a harpyâs song is to hear music more beautiful than anything else in the world. A traveler that succumbs to the entrancing effect of that singing is
compelled to blunder toward its source. A harpy sometimes charms victims before it attacks, but a more effective use of its song is to lure prey over cliffs, into bogs and quicksand, or into deadly pits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
here, drawn by the will of the Pudding King. They include dozens of black puddings, gray oozes, and ochre jellies, as well as the occasional gelatinous cube. If the characters intend to rush this deadly
Dungeon Masterâs Guide) hangs above each door. The chambers the fill the sphereâs interior have been scoured by the ooze creatures, leaving nothing but bare corridors and empty chambers. Even the metalwork has been corroded and eaten away. There is nothing of interest or value within.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
incorporate deadly acts into their performances in hopes of catching his eye and earning his favor. Stages for Rakdos performances appear on streets and plazas throughout Ravnica every night, and
increasing violence. The Cult of Rakdos already serves a megalomaniacal demon of chaos, so its members have no interest in seeing any other ambitious figure achieve supreme rulership over Ravnica. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
all the above penalties are successfully applied, Tiamat is effectively reduced to a challenge rating 21 foeâbut thatâs still a deadly fight for four 15th-level characters. Without all five reductions
try again to free her. Ruthless Play and High Stakes. Except as noted, Tiamat should not be arbitrarily weakened in the interest of a fair fight. Presenting the Dragon Queen as anything less than a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
75. If all the above penalties are successfully applied, Tiamat is effectively reduced to a challenge rating 18 foe â but thatâs still a deadly fight for four 15th-level characters. Without all five
ritual and try again to free her. Ruthless Play and High Stakes Except as noted above, Tiamat should not be arbitrarily weakened in the interest of a fair fight. Presenting the Dragon Queen as anything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pursue godhood as other liches have done (Vecna being a prime example), Acererak has no interest in being a god or being worshiped. He prefers to create evil gods and unleash them on mortals and
of his time building tombs. He fills each one with treasure to attract powerful adventurers. He then kills them off in terrible fashion, using deadly traps and monsters while baiting and ridiculing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
recently freed from imprisonment, but he hasnât left the citadel yetâVaeve doesnât know why. Miskaâs forces are varied spyder-fiends as well as flying demons that drip deadly blood. Vampireâs
characters express interest in confronting Kas, Vaeve suggests first facing one or both generals. Defeating Camlash might compel Kas to emerge to seize a final victory over Lolthâs forces. Defeating Miska
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
their spreading madness. Yellow Mold The characters notice a patch of yellow mold (see âDungeon Hazardsâ in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide) growing on something of interest, determined by
rolling a d4 and consulting the Beneath the Yellow Mold table. Tampering with the mold-encrusted object causing the yellow mold to release its deadly spores. Beneath the Yellow Mold d4 Encounter 1 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
does producing something that would pique the Black Earth cultistsâ interest. If admitted, the characters are escorted to Qarbo so that he can decide what to do with them (see âAudience with Qarboâ in
decide if and when such foes join an ongoing battle. This might lead to deadly combat encounters for the characters, since new opponents can rush in to join a fight that is still in progress, or arrive while the characters try to rest after a tough battle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morteâs Planar Parade
inevitables, beings dedicated to the smooth exaction of laws across the planes. Kolyaruts wield blades with deadly efficiency, allowing them to defend themselves on their excursions and slice through any who
obscure the truth. Occasionally, the Hall of Concordance loans kolyaruts to lawful beings who have inherent interest in the orderly functioning of the multiverse, aiding them in seeking answers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
. These monks seek the secrets of life by studying death itself. It is the condition of being dead that concerns them most, and not what lies beyond; the afterlife holds little interest for them. Their
monasteries are full of decaying, dying, and dead animal and plant specimens, which they study with detached interest. They frequently purchase rare specimens from adventurers and merchants that they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the dragonâs territory, which holds a deadly artifact at its center.
5 A gold dragon has decided to burn a plague- infected city to the ground, sacrificing the residents to limit the contagionâs
to bend history to their respective wills. The two have reluctantly come to understand and empathize with each other.
4 An ancient gold dragon takes little interest in the day-to-day governance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Sibling or ally of defeated enemy 12 Official seeking to restore a tarnished reputation 13 Deadly foe disguised as a social rival 14 Fiend seeking to tempt the characters to evil 15 Spurned romantic
interest 16 Political opportunist seeking a scapegoat 17 Traitorous noble looking to foment a revolution 18 Would-be tyrant who brooks no opposition 19 Exiled noble looking for revenge 20 Corrupt official
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
resurrection magic, Erebos might take a special interest in that soul. A soul in the clutches of Erebos himself isnât free, so it canât be returned to life by mortal magic. Demon Flight Creatures that
as demons, harpies, and other deadly foes pursue them. Lathos Hidden in the bowels of Erebosâs palace is the portal Lathos, which leads to the mortal world. Moreover, tales say that Lathos can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
nearer, you are increasingly adept at deciphering natureâs mysteries.
6 You have no idea why Pharika showed interest in you, and you might sometimes wish she hadnât.
Devotion to Pharika In
a deadly classroom, and students need an expert guide to survive. (Neutral)
Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Pharika when you expand the godâs influence in the world in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the warforged were, though, House Cannith never lost interest in building a better titan. Cyre didnât lose its desire for deadly weapons that could give it an edge over its enemies, and tremendous
twisted will, defending the interior of the colossus and giving voice and form to the docentâs otherwise disembodied intelligence. A Deadly Dungeon. House Cannithâs artisans lined the interior of each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
chambers. The Black Network disguises its ownership of the inn to avoid unwanted attention. The organization also has a vested interest in maintaining the prosperity of Yartar. Minor Factions A number of
larger piece of the action, but infighting has kept the guild from having much influence. Within the guild, a new and deadly group is flourishing, comprising ambitious young female thieves and assassins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
known as steeders (see appendix C). Most kavalrachni come from Clan Xundom. Xarrorn. These specialists train with deadly flame lances forged in Gracklstugh. Most xarrorn come from Clan Xardelvar
give him everything he desires. For now, his actions are limited by how little he cares about the duergar and how much the Keepers speak âon his behalf.â But he has begun taking an interest in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
circle of binding sigils or sealed as a spirit within a gigantic statue, the fiendâs influence drives your group. 4 Guardian Celestial. An angel or another powerful celestial takes an interest in a
stores their secrets in a mind vault on the Astral Plane. That means they canât be tricked or coerced into revealing anything, nor can their thoughts be read. You must find the vault and travel through the rivalâs deadly memories to find the knowledge your patron desires.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
High Sorcery, wherein their dedication to the magical arts is challenged. Failing the test can be deadly, but those who dare to seek magical power without passing the test are branded renegades and
welcome, but the focal characters must be able to cast spells. Spellcasting characters with no interest in joining the Mages of High Sorcery might participate in the âScales of Warâ prelude instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
represent guild patrons. A guild could even embody a more sinister group, such as one that deals in terrifying wares like deadly monsters, dangerous knowledge, or souls. Roll or pick from the Guild Types
Attentive Overseer. A guild representative takes personal interest in your groupâs tasks. They follow your exploits and know of your adventures before you return to report. Despite the unsettling depth of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
(the godâs main areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. The gods in the table are described below. Drow Deities (The
companion nearby to hold culpable for your crimes. Gossip can be as deadly as the venom on an assassinâs blade. Use the poison of words to destroy your rivals, that you may claim for yourself all they