deceased instincts are battle

Female Steeder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

domesticate steeders, particularly duergar. Typically the females serve as steeds in battle, while the males are used as draft animals. Steeders attempt to tear apart perceived threats—and consider

begins shortly after the steeder hatches. As it grows, its rider works with it to direct its predatory instincts. Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance from their legs. This goo allows them to creep along walls and ceilings and to grapple prey.

Male Steeder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

domesticate steeders, particularly duergar. Typically the females serve as steeds in battle, while the males are used as draft animals. Steeders attempt to tear apart perceived threats—and consider even

begins shortly after the steeder hatches. As it grows, its rider works with it to direct its predatory instincts. Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance from their legs. This goo allows them to creep along walls and ceilings and to grapple prey.

Snapping Hydra

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

strong instincts of self-preservation. When a snapping hydra feels a battle's odds tipping out of its favor, the hydra lets out a raspy screech and retracts into its shell. In the wilds of Eldraine

, it’s never long before a hungry or curious creature arrives to investigate, leaping into battle with the hydra’s foes while the hydra makes an opportune exit.

Fight or Flight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Fight or Flight Few creatures fight to the death. Nearly all creatures have survival instincts that cause them to reevaluate their tactics in the face of their own destruction. Sapient creatures

confronted by obviously more numerous or powerful opponents usually try to avoid battle. But brave, desperate, or devoted creatures might never retreat from a battle. If you can’t decide whether a

Skyreach Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Skyreach Castle Eons ago, cloud giants built this flying fortress to take their ancient battle against dragonkind into the skies. The spirit of a giant enables it to fly — this ancient bond dates

the castle’s owner, a cloud giant named Blagothkus who harbors no particular hatred of dragonkind (or anything else, for that matter). The spirit of his deceased wife, Esclarotta, controls the

Skyreach Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Skyreach Castle Eons ago, cloud giants built this flying fortress to take their ancient battle against dragonkind into the skies. The spirit of a giant enables it to fly—this ancient bond dates back

the castle’s owner, a cloud giant named Blagothkus who harbors no particular hatred of dragonkind (or anything else, for that matter). The spirit of his deceased wife, Esclarotta, controls the castle’s

Life in San Citlán

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Lucha, where luchadores don colorful masks, adopt epic personas, and battle using acrobatic maneuvers. Faith and Festivals Worship is ingrained in city culture, and major religions have temples ranging

splendid and anticipated is the Night of the Remembered, a celebration that evolved from ancient funerary rites and draws on the magic of the city. During this night, people can be visited by deceased

Snapping Hydra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

and strong instincts of self-preservation. When a snapping hydra feels a battle’s odds tipping out of its favor, the hydra lets out a raspy screech and retracts into its shell. In the wilds of

Eldraine, it’s never long before a hungry or curious creature arrives to investigate, leaping into battle with the hydra’s foes while the hydra makes an opportune exit. Snapping Hydra Huge Monstrosity

Meetings with Sarusanda

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

encounters, starting with the first and proceeding in order. Wounded Pride The remnants of a deadly battle lie about this chamber: broken bits of furniture, scattered weapons, and two bodies shrouded in

Death House. Séance Robson Michel Sarusanda interrogates a deceased cult member to learn more about the activities in Death House Pungent sticks of incense burn around this room’s perimeter. Sarusanda

Steeders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

males, and the female often devours the male after breeding. In captivity, males are used as draft animals, while females serve as steeds in battle. Lone Predators. Steeders consider other steeders as

beast’s predatory instincts. Deadly Hunters. Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance from their legs. This goo allows them to creep along walls and ceilings and to grapple prey

Steeders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Underdark folk domesticate steeders, particularly duergar (also in this book). Typically the females serve as steeds in battle, while the males are used as draft animals. Steeders attempt to tear apart

with it, a process that begins shortly after the steeder hatches. As it grows, its rider works with it to direct its predatory instincts. Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance

Deathly Interludes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Deathly Interludes When a character dies, their adventures don’t need to end. The Underworld presents an opportunity to provide a sense of closure for deceased characters—as adventurers’ ends tend to

. Hero’s Epilogue Most adventurers hope their lives come to an end with some worthy conclusion. Sometimes in the heat of battle, though, that end can be abrupt and without real resolution. An epilogue

Glorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Glorium Gate Destination: Heroic Domains of Ysgard Primary Citizens: Giants and Humanoids Ruler: Tyrza Bonebreaker Blaring horns rally Glorium’s residents to battle. Warriors are forged in the gate

for Glory. Creatures in Glorium have advantage on death saving throws. Horns of Battle. Whenever a conflict of any sort starts in Glorium, a horn can be heard within 300 feet of the conflict’s origin

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

where warriors 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

the cosmic implications of Maglubiyet’s attacks. To prevent the goblinoids from outstripping her people in population, she urges the orcs to have many offspring and teach them the ways of battle not

The Three Packs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Faunel where sapient animals overcome their instincts and live communally. If the characters converse with her, she shares the following information: She’s saddened to hear about Oka’s death but

thanks the characters for informing her. She suspects the Vile Hunt is working for Ebonclaw, the leader of the predators at Razortooth Rock. She recently defeated Ebonclaw in battle when he and some of

Sun Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

services, breakfast banquets, and occasionally funerals, which typically involve a pyre for the deceased. These events are held on the temple’s roof, where worshipers are closest to the sun and can

hero’s firsthand account of a battle with a unique monster among the temple’s records before a rival group of adventurers does. Sun Temple Map The sun temple shown in map 4.4 presents a common design

Leonin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

belligerent. The truth is that many leonin simply enjoy fighting, whether verbal or physical. They take pleasure in argument, wrestling, sparring, and even battle, enjoying the opportunity to exercise

damage normal for an unarmed strike. Hunter’s Instincts. You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival. Daunting Roar. As a

Jergal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

and among those who practice the custom of writing the name of the deceased on a sheet of parchment and placing it in the corpse’s mouth. This rite is common in places where an individual’s grave or

?” The trio immediately fell to fighting among themselves while Jergal looked on with indifference. When eventually it appeared that either they would all die of exhaustion or battle on for an eternity

Flavors of Fantasy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

settles over the land. The characters can battle the giants living there or try to broker a lasting peace. Supernatural Horror If you want to put a horror spin on your campaign, the Monster Manual is

hidden chambers. Swashbuckling Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes of a swashbuckling campaign: Inherited Antagonists. A character inherits a magic item from a deceased relative

Locations in Vogler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Istarian forces clashed here, and legends claim the spirits of fallen knights haunt the hill and watch over the town. Each year, the Kingfisher Festival’s reenactment of the battle serves as a reminder of

Ridomir “Cudgel” Ironsmile (introduced in the “Final Farewell” section). Cudgel is a friend of the deceased Ispin Greenshield and many others in town, and she brought her company to Vogler a week ago

Chamber Purpose

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

stronghold’s master or someone else of importance Dungeon: Temple or Shrine d100 Purpose 01–03 Armory filled with weapons and armor, battle banners, and pennants 04–05 Audience chamber where priests

to contact the dead for guidance 10 False crypt (trapped) to kill or capture thieves 11 Gallery to display the deeds of the deceased through trophies, statues, paintings and so forth 12 Grand crypt for

Random Encounters in Thither

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

shallow grave containing the body of a dead blink dog laid out on a reed litter. The dogs howl sadly while solemnly placing gifts for their deceased companion to enjoy in its afterlife. If the ceremony

battle, Meadowleaf calls off the attack. The dryad is too bitter and angry to apologize for any errors in judgment on her part. Reminding her of the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in

City Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

recount his heroic exploits in the Battle of Emridy Meadows seven years ago, when warriors from across the Central Flanaess united to drive the forces of wickedness from the Temple of Elemental Evil (see

. Miklos is itching to pull a similar prank of his own. Character Backgrounds. An adventurer with the Soldier background might have a tie to Miklos, perhaps having fought alongside him at the Battle of

Fellow Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

and rending their flesh with sharp claws and teeth. He comes back to himself only after battle, or when someone reinforces his “true identity” to snap him out of it. Derendil laments that he is

wererats. Infected with the curse of lycanthropy, neither deep gnome has entirely embraced it yet, and they struggle to control their wererat instincts and urges. They are fearful of what potential

The Nine Hells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The Nine Hells The Nine Hells of Baator inflame the imaginations of travelers, the greed of treasure seekers, and the battle fury of all moral creatures. It is the ultimate plane of law and evil and

demeanor. He trades in souls, as do other archdevils, but he rarely gives his time to any creatures not worthy of his personal attention. His instincts are as razor sharp as Cania’s frigid winds, and

Halfling Gods and Myths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

to the fore in every halfling’s memory. Every youth hears over and over again the stories of the hero’s bravery and cunning, his clever tactics in battle, and his ability to use speed and smallness

existence. He holds aloft a magic lantern that protects him on his journeys. With his black hound leading the way, Urogalan scours the multiverse and shepherds deceased halflings to their eternal home

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

basin is near the slab. Wall carvings show dwarves reverently tending to the dead. Specially trained attendants prepared deceased Talhund in these connected rooms: East Room. Attendants here washed the

the carving of a dwarf attendant placing her hand in the chest of a deceased priest. Pressing the attendant’s hand causes the door to swing open into area P4. Treasure. The armor pieces in the

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

include the following offerings: Annam’s Blood. Barreled on Ysgard, this crimson mead swirls with scenes of battle. A war cry bellows from the tap when a mug of Annam’s Blood is poured. Chaos Frog. This

the Mortuary’s research area known as the Hall of Vigils, Dusters study deceased wayfarers from across the planes, preparing the corpses in accordance with an ever-widening archive of funeral rites

Cultists of the Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

deceased. Myrkul has the power to call forth the soul of any slain creature and bind it into a wax skull. Myrkul can use this ability only if he claims some part of a creature’s physical body, grinds

replacing the normal flail’s striking head. Necromites are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their

Web's Edge Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

battle might alert the agents in that area, prompting them to investigate. Treasure. Grottenelle’s table holds a Spell Scroll of Circle of Death, an ornate +2 Dagger, and an assortment of unguents and

(Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools to open. Treasure. Inside the chest are a +1 Dagger and a +1 Longsword confiscated from the recently deceased elf prisoner, Fernil, whose body is in area W6b

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. Etched inside the ring is the name “Burton Boot.” The ring belonged to the father of Yander Boot, the deceased constable of the Watch, and was bitten off by the rat after Boot was killed (see area 5

antitoxin. The deceased Boot has a flask of holy water and a potion of healing. Map 1.3: Areas 6-10 View Player Version 6. Goblin When Caerhan Coalsmith ventured into these caverns, his goblin sidekick

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