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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
, calling to those close to death. Each non-Undead creature within 120 feet of the specter must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature hears the wail and is marked for death
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A creature marked for death can’t regain hit points, has disadvantage on death saving throws, and all attack rolls against it are made with advantage. This effect lasts for 1 minute or until
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
her that they were involved in their mother’s death or their father’s kidnapping. Other than Iymrith and her Uncle Uthor, there are few giants Serissa feels she can trust.
Hekaton left
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Material Plane to forge their own destinies.
Once shadar-kai were Fey like the rest of their elven kin; now they exist in a state between life and death, thanks to being transformed by the Shadowfell
weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
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Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant
who study this entity claim that it is clearly evil and destructive. Others call it simply a necessary part of the cycle of death and rebirth. In the end, though, That-Which-Endures shows precious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Adventure Premise One way to start brainstorming an adventure is to imagine a situation that might pique the characters’ interest. For some D&D players, a rumor of a dungeon filled with treasure is
enough of a premise to launch an adventure. A brewing war between two small nations, the death of a leader and the accession of a new one, a migration of dangerous monsters, the appearance of a comet
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
heralds of death. Specters are said to utter a keening wail, mournful beyond all other sounds and audible only to those who are about to die. Specter of Night Huge Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
turn, roll a d6. On a roll of 1, the boiling pot boils over (see below). Creature. The gleaming butcher’s knife is a mimic. The creature waits until it is picked up to trigger its Adhesive trait. If a
creature is attacked by the mimic, the boiling pot’s lid comes off. Boiling Pot. The boiling pot acts as a trap. A character examining the pot and succeeding on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check can
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
. They couldn’t agree if what they saw was a boat or a beached whale, but they agreed it stank. (If the characters investigate the site, see “Death Knight-Dreadnaught” for more information.)
3 “A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the mill, you see that the interior has collapsed into a great sinkhole. Large, overturned kettles spill boiling sugarcane juice across the broken floor, and the fires that once heated those kettles
unimpeded, the hostile whistlers slay one worker per round, taking their time to savor the confused mortals’ fear. If attacked, they teleport near their attacker and ignore the workers. The alien beings fight to the death.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
development. The time of the first generation precedes the presence of what are commonly understood to be “gods.” Before mortals dreamed the gods into being, before they could even imagine beings as
death—and its insatiable gluttony for new creatures to consume. Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath, might be seen as a direct predecessor of Keranos and Thassa, but it was the incarnation of natural disaster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Blood Witch Blood witches imagine themselves to be the intermediaries between Rakdos and his cult — the pinnacle of his priesthood, his trusted advisors, and the messengers who communicate his will
blast (at 11th level), false life, levitate (self only), mage armor (self only)
1/day each: circle of death, enthrall, suggestion
3/day each: hellish rebuke, hex, scorching ray (at 3rd level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
1 “I can’t stand dark places.”
2 “I’m terrified of a particular kind of animal.”
3 “Deep water will be the death of me.”
4 “I can’t stand heights.”
5 “I hate being stuck in
, they shouldn’t be able to do so again until they finish a long rest. For example, imagine that a character has the Seed of Fear “I hate being stuck in tight spaces” and must squeeze through a narrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
crime syndicate, while the others include the following groups: Voice of
BRELAND
Blood ADDICTS’ Dragon Drug
Imagine it: a long-lasting state of euphoria, a feeling of power and energy, a measurable
Sharn. Every day the death toll from this mysterious substance rises among “blood addicts.”
And no wonder, as it’s produced in Droaam and sold in drams or “veins” by the monstrous thugs of Daask
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that breached the cult’s laws to redeem itself. The following powers are unique to specific cults, and typically a creature has no more than one of them. Cult of Borem of the Lake of Boiling Mud Borem’s
the Elf-Eater, Dendar the Night Serpent, Borem of the Lake of Boiling Mud, Kezef the Chaos Hound, Zargon the Returner, Camnod the Unseen, Holashner the Hunger Below, Piscaethces the Blood Queen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. 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
, or it could take the form of a different variety of beholder, such as a death kiss or a gazer (see “Beholder-Kin”). It might also be a truly unique creature, such as could be spawned only from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
dark. Suddenly, a loud voice booms out all around you in Undercommon: “Turn back or suffer a death so horrible you cannot imagine! You have been warned!”
The voice is actually a minor illusion cantrip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
following list is not exhaustive; customize your list to include elements you imagine could arise during adventures. End the list with a space where players can add other topics to avoid or that they’re
fear? How difficult do you want the game to be? Should there be a high, average, or low threat of death? How do you feel about effects that take away your ability to control what your character does
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a pair of towers. The tower tops and connecting blockhouse are equipped with arrow slits and holes for pouring boiling oil straight down onto invaders. Each gatehouse tower connects to the city
. Crimes more severe than those described above—including murder, bribery or impersonation of a city official, and magical coercion—are major crimes. The criminal faces 2d10 years of imprisonment, the death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
notes for that disaster, but magnify the result to the grandest scale you can imagine. The rise or fall of a leader or era is the death or birth of a god, or the end of an age or the world. A cataclysmic
a period of struggle or turmoil. Sometimes it’s a war or uprising; other times it’s an election, the death of a tyrant, a prophecy fulfilled, or the appointment of a hero. Conversely, the new leader
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of mist and branches suddenly gives way to black clouds boiling far above. There is a clearing here, next to a river that widens to form a small lake several hundred feet across. Five colorful round
. But when the devil Strahd fell upon him, the wizard’s magic couldn’t save him. I saw him thrown a thousand feet to his death. I climbed down to the river to search for the wizard’s body, to see if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
developing. Firenewts delve for sources of heat in the earth, such as boiling mud and hot springs, that make ideal places to settle. Through excavation and mining in the area, they fashion living space
others of their kind. If two groups of firenewts come upon each other, it’s likely that they’re in competition for the same territory, and a bloody battle is the usual result. ’Tis always a fight to death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
action to recharge before he can use it on the characters this time. He fights to the death—he has too much riding on the success of this ritual to abandon it now. Dragon Spirits. At the end of each round
ways. Let the players try whatever they can imagine, using these ideas as examples: Manipulate the Effigies. A character might use an action to lift an effigy closer to the central sculpture, breathe a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
present) to take the brunt of the damage. Ruxithid fights to the death, but when he is reduced to 0 hit points, the shield guardian becomes inanimate and the other goblins, if present, surrender. A
, little one. Collect the shards from Talhundereth, the Crypt of the Talhund, and Gibbet Crossing, and bring them to us. You shall be reborn greater than you can imagine, and Phandalin shall become ours
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
handful of apprentices who had used their spells in ingenious ways to escape death. Some of those inside tried to flee Ythryn, but glacial ice blocked all conventional routes of escape, and attempts to
fell into ruin. If you’ve ever played a science fiction game that includes the concept of a lost, highly advanced civilization, then you can begin to imagine what ancient Netheril must have been like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Misdirection. I work vigorously to keep others from realizing my flaws or misdeeds.
7 Obsession. I’ve lived this way for so long that I can’t imagine another way.
8 Obligation. I owe it to my people
beyond the mysteries of death, the world, or the Mists.
11 Sanctuary. I know the forces at work in the world and strive to create islands apart from them.
12 Truth. I care about the truth
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->Tyranny of Dragons
does not attack unless they further provoke him. The ogres defend their master to the death. Blagothkus Treasure The chests are unlocked and loaded with silver and gold coins (12,000 gp total). One of
just in case, you should know that they are entirely serious about making dragons a power along the coast again. Can you imagine? The nerve.” If they sway the giant to their side, he locks himself in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, and the relatively small stature of present-day humans is a mark of their degeneracy. Others imagine remote realms—cloud castles or lost continents—where Brobdingnagian people dwell, set apart from
includes more than two dozen new magic items. Chapter 6 provides stat blocks and lore for a tremendous variety of giants. The chapter includes new giant kinds (such as the death giant) and new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
furious at their intrusion but does not attack unless they further provoke him. The ogres defend their master to the death. Treasure The chests are unlocked and loaded with silver and gold coins (12,000
care of them. But just in case, you should know that they are entirely serious about making dragons a power along the coast again. Can you imagine? The nerve.” If they sway the giant to their side, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
innermost court — the wondrous realm that Gith discovered in her journeys, and where she awaits those who have proven themselves worthy. Imagine you lack any concept of family. You’re constantly told that
then embark on a perilous illithid hunt. Failure means death, but if you succeed, you’re brought to the Astral, where you are welcomed into a society of people just like yourself.
I’ll say this for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
” section earlier in this chapter can help you describe your game to others.) Telling players what to expect prepares them as they imagine what sorts of characters they could create and launches
befall characters, including mind-control magic, helplessness, and death. That said, D&D is a game that has in-world conflicts and mayhem. Certain core elements of the game are difficult to ignore. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
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Nagpas can't learn from that which isn't destroyed. Imagine how bewildering and terrifying a city full of life must be to them. Is it any wonder that they seek the ruins of such places?
Nagpa
person, dream, geas
6th level (1 slot): circle of death, disintegrate
7th level (1 slot): etherealness, prismatic spray
8th level (1 slot): feeblemind
Actions
Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
enraptured. As to what we beheld, well, imagine a place of staggering natural beauty and impossible elven artifice, an alien realm as distant and beautiful as the stars, but as much a part of you as
boat, returned to the world, and warned never to try anything so foolish again — on pain of death. And I don’t think I will — at least not until I’m getting up there in years. Then I’ll keep my eyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in accordance with Iymrith’s counsel, are responsible for both Neri’s death and Hekaton’s disappearance. Mirran and Nym got their revenge against Neri by plotting — with Iymrith’s help — to have her
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->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
” section earlier in this chapter can help you describe your game to others.) Telling players what to expect prepares them as they imagine what sorts of characters they could create and launches
, including mind-control magic, helplessness, and death. That said, D&D is a game that has in-world conflicts and mayhem. Certain core elements of the game are difficult to ignore. For example, taking damage






