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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollAction":"Lightning Lance", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Great herds of armanites race across the blasted fields of
the Abyss, bent on slaughter and death, driven by unrestrained bloodlust. Whether they’re controlled by more powerful demons or charging into battle for the sake of it, armanites use their
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
medusas of Ravnica, often called gorgons, are a monstrous race of creatures that appear superficially similar to human women. In place of hair, a gorgon has a writhing mass of black, serpentine
undercity like hungry predators.
LUDMILLA, THE TUNNEL VIPER
Ludmilla is the last surviving member of the Sisters of Stone Death, the trio of power-hungry medusas who slew Svogthir, the original
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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
, shadar-kai can live to be over 750 years old.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical
Deck of Many Things
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30 feet of you. The fighter is of the same race as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the fates have drawn him or her to you. You control this character.
Moon. You are granted the
.
Skull. You summon an avatar of death--a ghostly humanoid skeleton clad in a tattered black robe and carrying a spectral scythe. It appears in a space of the GM's choice within 10 feet of you and attacks
Reborn
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Death isn’t always the end. The reborn exemplify this, being individuals who have died yet, somehow, still live. Some reborn exhibit the scars of fatal ends, their ashen flesh or bloodless
veins making it clear that they’ve been touched by death. Other reborn are marvels of magic or science, being stitched together from disparate beings or bearing mysterious minds in manufactured
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
face is worn smooth into a featureless mask. The deity is appeased by sacrifice, which its followers carry out by capturing Humanoids and putting them to death by fire (immolation), earth (live burial
communal creches once they are weaned, never to recognize them again. Yakfolk feel no loyalty to their families—only to their god and race.
Skin Crawlers. A yakfolk’s most frightening
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Storm King's Thunder
a male Yikaria, but its face is worn smooth into a featureless mask. The deity is appeased by sacrifice, which its followers carry out by capturing Humanoids and putting them to death by fire
parents pack children off to communal creches once they are weaned, never to recognize them again. Yakfolk feel no loyalty to their families—only to their god and race.
Skin Crawlers. A yakfolk
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Tomb of Annihilation
original purpose and determine its builders, whether those were dwarves, elves, humans, yuan-ti, or some other known race. In addition, you can determine the monetary value of art objects more than a
Preservation. That artifact belongs in a museum. (Good)
2
Greed. I won’t risk my life for nothing. I expect some kind of payment. (Any)
3
Death Wish. Nothing is more
Gith
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind flayers that held them in
distanced themselves from one another to pursue their separate agendas. They remain bitter enemies today, each side willing to fight to the death whenever they cross paths.
The githyanki were motivated
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
death becomes a hero eternal.
Young hobgoblins start soldiering when they can walk and heed the mustering call as soon as they can wield their weapons capably. Every legion in the hobgoblins&rsquo
; entire society forever stands prepared for war.
Brutal Civility
Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
1. Choose a Race Every character belongs to a race, one of the many intelligent humanoid species in the D&D world. The most common player character races are dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans
about these races. The race you choose contributes to your character’s identity in an important way, by establishing a general appearance and the natural talents gained from culture and ancestry. Your
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
them later.
Record the traits granted by your race on your character sheet. Be sure to note your starting languages and your base speed as well.
BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 1
Bob is sitting down to
1. Choose a Race Every character belongs to a race, one of the many intelligent humanoid species in the D&D world. The most common player character races are dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans
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Acquisitions Incorporated
then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world
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
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
— Gimble, Notes from a
tapping a stone to show how bored he is. He plays with his dagger and studies the Lords’ Alliance agent sitting at the bar.” Creating a vocabulary of noises for the other players to decode
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation
, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death.
Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic, the orc goddess who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
thoroughly humorless that he forbade his subjects the privilege of laughter, on pain of death. He now finds himself cursed to entertain others—a task he is utterly unqualified for. Fortunately, the
currently sitting on the throne of Castle Ravenloft is a mere impostor. It rages at the audience and makes audacious promises to any who will help it regain its station. Anyone with the slightest inkling of who Strahd is finds this hilarious. Their peals of laughter are agony to Doerdon’s ears.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
thoroughly humorless that he forbade his subjects the privilege of laughter, upon pain of death. He is now cursed to entertain others, a task he is utterly unqualified for. Fortunately, the Mists
sitting upon the throne of Castle Ravenloft is a mere impostor. It rages at the audience and makes audacious promises to any who will help it regain its station. This is hilarious to anyone with the slightest inkling of who Strahd is, and their peals of laughter are agony to Doerdon’s ears.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. A single charismatic prophet can convert an entire kingdom to the worship of a new god. With that prophet’s death, the religion might wax or wane, or the prophet’s followers might turn against one
cataclysmic shift to replace him. With that in mind, consider the role of the gods in your world and their ties to different humanoid races. Does each race have a creator god? How does that god shape that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
chaotic neutral (50%) 4–5 Lawful evil 6–8 Neutral evil 9–12 Neutral 13–15 Neutral good 16–17 Lawful good (50%) or lawful neutral (50%) 18 Chaotic good (50%) or chaotic neutral (50%) Cause of Death d12
Cause of Death 1 Unknown 2 Murdered 3 Killed in battle 4 Accident related to class or occupation 5 Accident unrelated to class or occupation 6–7 Natural causes, such as disease or old age 8 Apparent
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
here in death are two remorhazes, a trio of behirs, five abominable yetis, and a giant squid of jaw-dropping size. A complete longship with sail raised is also on display here. The ship clearly will not
, but it’s passably good work for a display. Treasure Of more immediate interest is the open chest of gold and jewels sitting on the ship’s deck. The chest contains 375 gp, 1,480 ep, and 495 sp, plus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
another. A winged snake is trained to serve a particular master. If its master dies, the snake has been known to remain nearby and starve to death. Zhentarim agent and winged snake Dread Warriors
possessed in life.
No race is immune from being transformed into a dread warrior. Once set upon a task, these undead will do nothing—will not pause or turn aside—until they’ve fulfilled their orders.
Dread warriors make up the terrifying undead army of the Red Wizards.
Dread Warrior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
here in death are two remorhazes, a trio of behirs, five abominable yetis, and a giant squid of jaw-dropping size. A complete longship with sail raised is also on display here. The ship clearly will not
, but it’s passably good work for a display. Treasure Of more immediate interest is the open chest of gold and jewels sitting on the ship’s deck. The chest contains 375 gp, 1,480 ep, and 495 sp, plus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
who command huge fees but rarely fight to the death. Gladiator
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 16 (studded leather, shield)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
Gladiator Gladiators battle for the entertainment of raucous crowds. Some gladiators are brutal pit fighters who treat each match as a life-or-death struggle, while others are professional duelists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Necromancer Necromancers are specialist wizards who study the interaction of life, death, and undeath. Some like to dig up corpses to create undead thralls. A few use their powers for good, becoming
hunters of the undead and risking their lives to save others. Necromancer Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Githzerai Zerths Four githzerai zerths have taken refuge in the Obstacle Course. They use their psychic abilities and natural stealth to hide from Halaster’s magical gaze and the death tyrant’s
githyanki and githzerai who seek to reunify the gith races. By helping the githyanki defeat a common foe, Yrlakka hopes to demonstrate the merits of a single unified gith race — not only to the evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
through the structure’s roof.
Workers race toward the building as smoke billows through the roof and doors. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check suspects that the
leap up nearby columns and race along the thatched reed roof. A half dozen workers have fallen into the sinkhole and struggle to clamber out.
The mill is in chaos as a dozen workers make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
village from a necromancer who is sucking the life out of the land, or race through a dungeon to acquire a necromantic relic before the Claw can claim it. The Emerald Claw is ideally suited to pulp action
secrets of her inactive dragonmark, the Mark of Death. If she succeeds, she could come to possess unimaginable power. This makes her a formidable villain to drive the action of an entire campaign.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
their race by dragooning mobs of red and blue slaadi and invading other planes. Humanoids who survive the incursion become incubators for new slaadi. Death Slaad
Medium aberration (shapechanger
Death Slaad Death slaadi are suffused with energy from the Negative Energy Plane and exemplify evil’s corruption of chaos, and they take sadistic pleasure in bringing harm to others. They propagate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Valachan Domain of the Hunter
Darklord: Chakuna
Genres: Gothic horror and slasher horror
Hallmarks: Deadly predators, death traps, hostile wilderness, survival games
Mist Talismans
newest quarry. Chakuna forces her victims to participate in the Trial of Hearts, a race through the wilderness to remote sanctuaries. Participants face deadly traps and all the dangers of the wilds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, glory, and power. Others are exiles, forced to leave their homeland under penalty of death. The Path of the Battlerager lacks a direct analog on Oerth. Most likely, a battlerager could be of any race
Human
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(except for those few who seek undeath or divine ascension to escape death’s clutches) they achieve it by ensuring that they will be remembered when they are gone.
Although some humans can be
seek adventure are the most daring and ambitious members of a daring and ambitious race. They seek to earn glory in the eyes of their fellows by amassing power, wealth, and fame. More than other people
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
walls of this pit, providing access to the entry hall of the catacombs (area E1). On the surface, the entrance looks like nothing more than a timber latrine sitting in the middle of nowhere. The shaft
with images of death. Doors are unlocked but heavy, requiring a successful DC 12 Strength check to open. Unless otherwise noted, the doors groan loudly when opened.
Rubble. Large sections of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Chapter 4: Gith and Their Endless War The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind
hostility, and the two groups distanced themselves from one another to pursue their separate agendas. They remain bitter enemies today, each side willing to fight to the death whenever they cross
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Warlock of the Fiend Warlock of the Fiend
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10(+0)
DEX
14
, false life, levitate (self only), mage armor (self only), silent image
1/day each: feeblemind, finger of death, plane shift
Spellcasting. The warlock is a 17th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
— five dwarves in leather armor and a human in wizard’s robes. They appear to be sitting on the edge of the bridge, facing north and enjoying the view. When they see you, they stand, move away from
idea that someone is trying to stop Gargosh from completing his quest. Cavil chose this spot because it’s where Torhild Flametongue, the dwarf king of Besilmer, reportedly fell to his death long ago