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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Intimidation) checks have advantage.
Frenzied Animals. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair become frenzied and violent—even creatures that are
normally docile. Within that area, any ability check involving Animal Handling has disadvantage.
Venomous Beasts. The area within 6 miles of the lair becomes overpopulated with poisonous snake
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
provoking opportunity attacks, then makes a Gore attack.Civilization is weakness and brutality is strength in the credo of Baphomet, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He is worshiped by those who
cultist’s forehead. In time, a devoted cultist might transform entirely into a minotaur, which is considered the greatest gift of the Prince of Beasts.
Baphomet appears as a fearsome, 20-foot-tall
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The term chimera applies to a wide variety of disparate monsters that combine the features of multiple beasts. While many
artistic depictions represent chimeras as an amalgam of lion, ram, and dragon, these beasts appear with nearly endless variations.
The Akroans tell a tale of the first chimera’s origin, wherein
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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Agitated Beasts. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into frequent conflicts and coupling, mirroring the behavior that occurs during their mating seasons.
Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of
the lair, all Wisdom (Insight) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks have advantage.
Mirrors Everywhere. Flat surfaces within 1 mile of the lair that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Forest Gnome As a forest gnome, you have a natural knack for illusion and inherent quickness and stealth. In the worlds of D&D, forest gnomes are rare and secretive. They gather in hidden communities
. Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1. Natural Illusionist. You know the minor illusion cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it. Speak with Small Beasts. Through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
past the yuan-ti guards. Malisons are the easiest to fool: their inherent disdain for the lower strata of yuan-ti society means that they pay little heed to purebloods moving through the temple. The
pretending to be a yuan-ti pureblood must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check. Nonhumans have a much harder time fooling the yuan-ti without the aid of magic. Nonhuman characters attempting to pose as yuan-ti purebloods have disadvantage on any ability checks made to act in disguise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. They also keep appropriately sized animals as pets and beasts of burden, and they often share their living space with smaller people. As you create an encounter, adventure, or campaign involving
several adjustments. You can craft the stat block as you see fit to match the challenge rating you’re aiming for.
For a giant child of any age, you can further modify one of these stat blocks by adding the parents’ damage immunities and resistances (if any) and any inherent traits.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts
armor)
Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Arcana +3, Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
wants. Strength is a natural prerequisite for the role, but Charisma can also be useful, especially when combined with proficiency in Intimidation to reinforce the danger inherent in the Bruiser’s
relies on interpersonal skills and a network of contacts falls into the role of the Talker. Charisma proves useful for this role, along with proficiencies in skills such as Deception, Intimidation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Baphomet Civilization is weakness and brutality is strength in the credo of Baphomet, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and
might transform entirely into a minotaur, which is considered the greatest gift of the Prince of Beasts. Baphomet appears as a fearsome, 20-foot-tall minotaur with six iron horns. A fiendish light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
+9, Con +12, Wis +12
Skills Deception +15, Insight +12, Perception +12, Persuasion +15
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing that
Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. Regional Effects The region containing Graz’zt’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Agitated Beasts. Wild beasts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion) and Charisma (Performance) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Intimidation) checks have advantage. Frenzied Animals. Beasts
within 1 mile of the lair become frenzied and violent—even creatures that are normally docile. Within that area, any ability check involving Animal Handling has disadvantage. Venomous Beasts. The area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the sea, they’re not bound to the deep. Following their inherent curiosity, some tritons venture beyond the waves, seeking to explore a whole world of wonders beyond their own. (RYAN PANCOAST) Born of
of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Emissary of the Sea. Aquatic beasts have an extraordinary affinity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
beasts is likewise something often put to practical use, and the Zil often use small animals as messengers or guides. While Zil gnomes don’t automatically have proficiency with Deception or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Their humanoid bodies incorporate the features of various beasts. For example, one mongrelfolk might have the basic body shape of a dwarf with a head that combines the features of a cat and a lizard, one
various animal cries and nonsense. They can effectively imitate sounds made by beasts and humanoids that they’ve heard. Mongrelfolk aren’t sophisticated enough to use these sounds as a covert form of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts
(+2)
CHA
14(+2)
Skills Arcana +3, Deception +4, Perception +4, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Draconic, Sylvan
Challenge 3 (700 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +3
Wis 13 +1 +4
Cha 15 +2 +2
Skills Deception +5, Perception +7, Stealth +4
Immunities Poison; Poisoned
Senses Blindsight
former homes of those they’ve conquered.
The region containing an adult or ancient green dragon’s lair is warped by its presence, creating the following effects:
Beast Spies. Tiny Beasts magically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Chimera The term chimera applies to a wide variety of disparate monsters that combine the features of multiple beasts. While many artistic depictions represent chimeras as an amalgam of lion, ram
, and dragon, these beasts appear with nearly endless variations. The Akroans tell a tale of the first chimera’s origin, wherein the god Keranos sought to test Nylea’s favorite champion, Renata of Setessa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
into its grasp. A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in its nature. That aspect might drive it to drink itself nearly to
+5, Deception +8, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Magic Resistance. The forlarren has advantage on saving throws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
try to appease the kobold and make one of the following ability checks. Consider these examples:
DC 10 Charisma (Deception). The character tricks the kobold with an outlandish lie.
DC 10 Charisma
a 9 or lower, it fails. In either case, the area’s description tells you what happens. Example. A Rogue tries to deceive the kobold with a Charisma (Deception) check. The player rolls a d20 and adds
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
seriously, imposing disadvantage on Charisma (Deception and Persuasion) checks, and causing you to automatically fail Charisma (Intimidation) checks.
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You can cast the gaseous form spell on
Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check against them. Any sign of threatening or duplicitous action on your part negates this automatic success.
Your personal tastes reverse, such that your favorite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, is joined by three creatures that are beneficiaries of the druid’s awaken spell. These awakened beasts and plants serve as the druid’s companions and spies, and they share the druid’s evil
for the spirits of Jarlmoot (see "Jarlmoot"). Changing the giant’s attitude in this way requires a successful DC 17 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check in addition to a sufficient bribe or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
fate. Baphomet The demon lord Baphomet, also known as the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts, rules over minotaurs and other savage creatures. If he had his way, civilization would crumble and all
races would embrace their base animal savagery. The Prince of Beasts appears as a huge, black-furred minotaur with iron horns, red eyes, and a blood-soaked mouth. His iron crown is topped with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
events that leads some to whisper that either Titivilus is Dispater in disguise, or that Titivilus has removed the archduke and replaced him altogether. Titivilus recognizes the inherent precariousness of
ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
19(+4)
DEX
22(+6)
CON
17(+3)
INT
24(+7)
WIS
22(+6)
CHA
26(+8)
Saving Throws Dex +11, Con +8, Wis +11, Cha +13
Skills Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
discovered, the minotaurs attack to conceal their activity from outsiders. 4 1d3 displacer beasts, pets of the green hags, are on the prowl; alternatively, use yeth hounds from Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters
)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Deception +2, Perception +7, Religion +1
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Abyssal, Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
!”
Development. As an Influence action (see appendix A), a character can convince King Gurgle to turn against Kelek with a lie or compelling argument and a successful DC 14 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check
, brandishing Uni’s horn in one hand and a book in the other. Four enormous, wolflike beasts are gathered around the mosaic, their malevolent eyes fixed on their evil master.
When Kelek sees you, he snarls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
creature takes half as much damage only. H4: Trophy Room The stuffed heads of deer, wolves, and other beasts are mounted on the walls of this room, as are a few humanoid heads with ghastly expressions
(Deception). The character tricks the goblins into believing the party now commands the cave. DC 11 Charisma (Intimidation). The character scares the goblins into fearing for their lives. DC 10 Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, the cloaks here grant advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks made to pass as a Dragon Army soldier while in the mansion. There are also six spears here. O3: Carriage House Two sets of metal sliding
Army soldiers only with a successful DC 22 Charisma (Deception) check. If Hask believes he’s being tricked, he stands and attacks while calling for the soldiers in area O11, who arrive after 1 round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, History +9, Insight +6, Survival +9
Damage Immunities cold (while wearing the Ring of Winter)
Senses passive Perception 13
spell targets only spiders that are beasts. Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. Actions
Multiattack. Artus makes three attacks with Bookmark or his longbow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction. Black
ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
19 (+4)
Saving Throws Int +8, Cha +9
Skills Deception +9, Insight +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Score Mod Save
Str 11 +0 +0
Dex 18 +4 +4
Con 14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 12 +1 +1
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Deception +6
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The dryad has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Speak with Beasts and Plants. The dryad can communicate with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check. If the check fails, the horrors try to kill and eat the interlopers, but the negotiations can be renewed if two or more horrors are slain. Black
Beast Dens Bones are piled against the western walls of this cavern, forming low mounds.
Creatures. Two adult displacer beasts dwell here with three reduced-threat displacer beasts (see “Reduced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction. Tiamat is a
30 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
12(+1)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
16(+3)
INT
17(+3)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
19(+4)
Saving Throws Int +8, Cha +9
Skills Deception + 9, Insight +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
inherent magic in a deadly burst of lightning. Aurak Draconian
Medium Monstrosity (Sorcerer), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 35 ft.
STR
13
)
Saving Throws Dex +5
Skills Deception +4, Perception +3, Stealth +7
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
valuable magic potions, and eagerly encourages his shoppers to investigate — and then return to tell him the story. Garynmor Stables and Menagerie As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside
of operating locations in both Stonyeyes and Blackgate; those travelers passing through have the option of leaving their beasts on one side of the city and picking them up on the other, after grooms






