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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Beheaded Form. When created, a death’s head takes one of three forms: Aberrant Head, Gnashing Head, or Petrifying Head. This form determines the creature’s attack.
Unusual Nature. The
death’s head doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Gnashing Bite (Gnashing Head Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Gnashing Bite
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
One whispers promises of reality-defying knowledge and world-bending power. When a wizard or a warlock hears that whisper and listens too intently, they might set foot on the twisting path toward
becoming an eldritch lich.
Like other liches, eldritch liches are spellcasters who have cheated death, but an eldritch lich does so by allowing a Great Old One to implant a Far Realm parasite in the lich
Sea Hag
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Basic Rules (2014)
);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Death Glare. The hag targets one frightened creature she can see within 30 feet of her. If
action to visually inspect the illusion and succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the hag is disguised.
Sea Hag (Coven Variant)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Death Glare. The hag targets one frightened creature she can see within 30 feet of her. If the target can see the hag, it must
to physical inspection. For example, the hag could appear to have no claws, but someone touching her hand might feel the claws. Otherwise, a creature must take an action to visually inspect the illusion and succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the hag is disguised.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
far faster than one would expect; it’s unclear whether this is due to magic, a gnomish technological contraption, or just the laws of physics bending to Rosie’s force of personality.
Rosie referees
insists on roleplaying only “monsters” and delights in chasing down participants to “eat” them. Many a participant has heard giggling approaching them at high speed before their character’s death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
, and its remains are strewn on the floor. The stench of death and decay grows stronger as the characters approach this room, and they can hear the hisses and snarls of the ghouls that lair here. The
room contains one ghoul plus one additional ghoul for each member of the party, not including sidekicks. After dealing with the ghouls, the characters can inspect the room more closely. Describe it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
’ cult; she looks forward to her own death because she expects to be transformed into an Undead when it occurs. She therefore fights to the death and is entirely unwilling to share information with the
servants to destroy the mosaic, sweep up the tiles, and place them in the wheelbarrows. Any character who takes the Study action to inspect the broken tiles and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
is based in Neverwinter but owns property throughout the Sword Coast region. You recently inherited a cottage in Phandalin and must inspect the place before you decide to keep or sell it. Outlander
you’re traveling to Phandalin to discover whether any locals know rumors about its fate. Sailor You’ve sailed ships along the Sword Coast, but a brush with death made you rethink your profession
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
creature that averts its eyes has disadvantage on attack rolls against the hag.
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Death Glare
someone touching her hand might feel the claws. Otherwise, a creature must take an action to visually inspect the illusion and succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the hag is disguised.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
horses with them. When the characters inspect the scene closer, read the following: The horses’ saddlebags have been looted. An empty leather map case lies nearby.
Four goblins are hiding in the woods
, two on either side of the road. They wait until someone approaches the horses and then attack. The goblins fight to the death until one goblin remains alive; that goblin then flees and heads for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
supernatural beings. Cult members often have abilities tied to the forces they worship. Aberrant Cultist Aberrant cultists pursue mind-bending powers from alien forces. Aberrant cultists align with
spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Death Cultist Death cultists revel in nihilistic forces, embracing them as paths to undeath, multiversal purity, or entropic inevitability. These cultists serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Eldritch Lich From beyond the stars, a Great Old One whispers promises of reality-defying knowledge and world-bending power. When a wizard or a warlock hears that whisper and listens too intently
, they might set foot on the twisting path toward becoming an eldritch lich. Like other liches, eldritch liches are spellcasters who have cheated death, but an eldritch lich does so by allowing a Great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
(Intimidation or Persuasion) check or who offers each tiefling at least 1,000 gp convinces the pair to betray their yugoloth allies. Otherwise, the tieflings scream battle cries as they fight to the death. If the
Zaythir’s study. The nycaloth Thlaarsh the Gore Drinker is here, seeking ways to make the castle move. Thlaarsh attacks rival trespassers and fights to the death, but it tries to capture spellcasters, hoping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
a failed save, the creature takes 21 (6d6) psychic damage and telepathically hears dozens of drowning cries. Characters who inspect the hole in the ship determine it continues through the bottom of
to the death. Ancient Art. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) check can tell the carved walls and throne are ancient and were perhaps made by the very first Janyans as a way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Only the living can sit on the mirthless, high-backed chair, and only death can free them from its numbing grip. Ghouls, skeletons, and zombies pledge fealty to the Silent King and enforce his will in
points along its mind-bending circumference, imprisoned creatures might spot their own backs or torchlight in the distance. Rarely, through determination or sheer luck, creatures do escape the Loop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. If the characters fill in the details, Nova is dismayed to hear about the death of her crewmates, fellow scientists, and the passengers. Nova thanks the characters for their heroism but insists on
Peaks. A herd of ten intellect devourers roams this area, preying on creatures that happen on this entrance to the ship. When the characters inspect the breach, the aberrations emerge from air ducts in the surrounding machinery and attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
.) Brave Kubazan urges his host to inspect the maze carving and be the first one to touch it. Maze When the wall carving is examined, read: The intricate carving shifts before your eyes, its
Nothing 71–75 Skeletal remains of an Omuan child 76–84 Minotaur that fights to the death 85–87 Blue crystal key 88–90 Gold crystal key 91–93 Purple crystal key 94–96 Green crystal key 97–99 Red crystal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
moon Ghaunadaur CE Oozes, slimes, outcasts War Purple eye with black sclera Keptolo CE Beauty, hedonism, fertility Nature, Trickery Mushroom Kiaransalee CE Necromancy Arcana,* Death Drow hand wearing
her symbol. Drow see Kiaransalee as the patron of vengeance because she is said to have died and returned from death to get her revenge, bringing an army of the dead back with her. Various communities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the next stage of death undeterred. The bulk of the faction’s workforce consists of skeletons, zombies, and other dull-minded Undead whose bodies were donated to the Mortuary by their owners in life
-o’-wisps: devils pawning stolen souls to rule-bending angels, interplanar fences selling stolen modron parts, demodands advertising jars of their liquefied cohorts as instant bodyguards, and the like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
corpses throughout this area. As an action, a character can inspect a corpse within 10 feet of them, identifying the body with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check. It’s up to you where in the
the mysteries of True Death From his orrery of souls, Factol Skall scours the multiverse for secrets about True Death, the annihilation sublime. In this encounter, the characters must aid Skall in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, they yank the rods loose, bending the rods so their chains are freed. They then attack any intruders they can perceive. H4: Steep Passage From this point on, characters without darkvision will need a
as much damage only. H5: Overpass The stream continues beyond another set of uneven steps ahead, bending eastward. A waterfall burbles in a larger cavern somewhere ahead of you.
The goblins have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
move out of sight of the fresco and defends it to the death. If forcibly moved away from the fresco, the creature tries to find its way back. The creature can’t rest while under this effect. After 24
attacks characters who inspect the damage. Secret Door. A character who searches the hall for secret doors and succeeds on a DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the outline of a secret door that leads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
archmage used the teleporting lens to inspect the secret basement laboratory, and soon discovered the super-secret basement beyond. Though he didn’t explore the super-secret basement, he was delighted
as well. He later brought these two prisoners to his lab and has been performing magical rites on them, draining their vitality and will to keep them in a state between life and death. Map 3.2 shows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
herself as a tall, red-haired, human woman with jade-green eyes. If the characters combat Ronnom, Veen fights to the death to defend him. Chest of Drawers. The top drawer is unlocked and contains three
the wire to avoid it and takes the lantern and Folding Boat. A character can take a Search action to inspect the staircase for traps and make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
attacks any creatures that enter the chamber. The golem fights to the death and pursues trespassers relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a
, and earth elementals. Characters who inspect the carvings and succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check identify the planar creatures. L7: Fungal Cavern Bioluminescent fungi, some as tall as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
the creature’s chest.
The figure is a clay golem created by Iggwilv to destroy intruders. The golem attacks any creature that enters the chamber. The golem fights to the death and pursues trespassers
as bats and crickets, as well as creatures from the Elemental Plane of Earth such as dao, pechs, xorn, and earth elementals. Characters who inspect the carvings and succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. At the end of the aisle stands a dais with three toppled statues. Two women in elaborate clothing and copper fox masks inspect the rubble.
The women atop the dais are jackalweres disguised as
is wearing Demetrius’s white robe, Darius exclaims: “By the crooked horn of Zargon! Do my eyes deceive me? Has the ghost of my brother come to die again?”
Darius and his cohorts fight to the death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Heart. The first character to inspect Xeluan’s body notices a large sliver is missing from his heart—the shard of Xeluan would easily fit into it. However, the characters can’t mend Xeluan’s heart
judgment. Gods of work, industry, protection, and luck are particularly appropriate. If you’re setting this adventure in the San Citlán region, La Catrina is the patron deity. She is a jovial death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
figures ripping apart a fifth figure, who is screaming. Characters who inspect the tapestry without touching it notice yellow mold growing around its edges. In fact, a 5-foot-square patch of yellow mold
character enters the room, or if they are attacked first. They fight to the death to guard the treasure in area D11. D11. Partially Collapsed Crypt This chamber has partially collapsed around a stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
apparatus still couldn’t bear his weight, and he plunged from the Pillarstone of Ravenloft to his death. His evil ghost attacks the characters on sight. If Ariel succeeds in possessing a character, his host
consented, but before he could drain all life from Patrina, her own people stoned her to death in an act of mercy to thwart Strahd’s plans. Strahd demanded, and got, Patrina’s body. She then became the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. The ogres are too stupid to surrender or flee; they fight to the death, wielding giant rolling pins that are treated as greatclubs. Archways in the north wall lead to storerooms with wooden shelves
Master’s Guide). The three fire giants are busy hammering and bending iron to make blades and hilts, but they draw their greatswords and attack if they see any intruders. In addition to the molds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
from bending other Believers to his side. Trouble in Red Larch. Dornan is an eager convert to the message of the Black Earth priest Larrakh. He sees a day coming soon when he and the other Believers
that begin to smell of death are taken out back and opened. If they contain dead bodies (rare, but it happens), Aerego burns them without a word to the constable or anyone else. Key NPCs. Aerego is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, a black dragon does anything it can to save itself, but it accepts death before allowing any other creature to claim mastery over it. Foes and Servants. Black dragons hate and fear other dragons
with the stench of death and decay. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same