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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
have lived on the worlds of the Material Plane since the worlds’ creation. Gifted by the gods with remarkable physical defenses and a mystical connection to the natural world, lizardfolk can
the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
constructing—the Mighty Servant of Leuk-O. Alternatively, if Kwalish is involved, he might build or upgrade a suit of powered armor (from Lost Laboratory of Kwalish) to become the Mighty Servant of Leuk-O. The
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
conception of the Izzet League is based on mad inventions, dangerous experiments, and explosive blasts. Much of that perception is accurate, but the league is also involved with mundane tasks of
it was sabotage that destroyed my first laboratory and killed many of my friends, and I seek revenge against whoever did it.
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I have the schematics for an invention that I hope to build one day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
does it serve in your game? How big is it? Who lives there? What does it look, smell, and sound like? Who governs it? Who else holds power? Is it part of a larger state? What are its defenses? Where
characters care about the settlement? The guidelines in this section are here to help you build the settlement you want for whatever purpose you have in mind. Disregard any advice here that runs counter to your vision for a settlement.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ephara’s power struggles with other deities often have a ripple effect that touches the mortal followers of all gods involved. The Ephara’s Divine Schemes table presents just a few conflicts the god might
be involved in. Ephara’s Divine Schemes d4 Scheme
1 Ephara tries to curry Karametra’s favor, hoping to persuade her to use her influence over agriculture to help the cities under Ephara’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Guildpact gets involved, alarmed at the possibility of another goblin gang war that could threaten the tenuous peace between the guilds. During the adventure, the Shattergang Brothers catch wind of
Krenko’s freedom, and are desperate to make him pay. GUILDLESS VILLAINS
Not every villain in a Ravnica campaign is a member of a guild, and not every scheme originates in the guildhalls. As you build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
playing them off against each other. If his bodyguards are defeated and he is facing death, Yahru offers small bits of information for the promise of freedom. In addition to the layout and defenses of the
an obelisk. (Yahru can provide directions.) Acererak slew the nine gods of Omu before enslaving the city’s human and minotaur inhabitants, which he used to build his tomb.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
system.
5 A group of mages who follow Ephara want to build a city on an island, heedless of the current residents.
6 An oracle (see chapter 6) leads a cadre of scholars secretly destroying
work that they deem antithetical to proper society.
Ephara’s Monsters Ephara isn’t often associated with monsters. Even so, a few monsters common in urban settings might be involved with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
involved. The character is proficient in the Athletics skill, which covers swimming, so you allow the character’s proficiency bonus to apply to this ability check. In effect, you’re asking for a
wooden flute, an Intelligence check to craft a wooden secret door, or a Strength check to build a working trebuchet. However, the proficiency bonus wouldn’t apply to an ability check made to identify
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ living area and protecting vital areas of the lair with traps and other defenses. Some human communities hire kobolds to dig their sewer tunnels, paying them with food and tools the kobolds wouldn’t
have access to on their own. If they are treated well and left alone to do the job, the kobolds work industriously and build a network of passages beneath the streets, connecting them to a nearby
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The creatures sealed within
attempt to build docks for barges, made to cross the marsh and meet merchant ships in the sea.
Outside of town, a settler camp nestles under the trees alongside the High Road. At the center of town, the
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
, the kobolds are usually put to work enlarging their masters’ living area and protecting vital areas of the lair with traps and other defenses.
Some human communities hire kobolds to dig their
sewer tunnels, paying them with food and tools the kobolds wouldn’t have access to on their own. If they are treated well and left alone to do the job, the kobolds work industriously and build a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to get involved. (ERIC DESCHAMPS) MYTHS OF EPHARA
Ephara’s deeds demonstrate her commitment to the poleis and those who seek their improvement.
Founding of Meletis. The city-state of Meletis was
the small seaside city of Altrisos. Recently weakened by a triton raid, the city had no defenses left and would be destroyed by an attack. The people prayed to Ephara, and the large image of her face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
characters take Grin Ousstyl with them, not so much as a guide but to help the party talk its way past drow patrols. The demonic invasion has put Menzoberranzan’s defenses on high alert, making it even
encounters instead of using the tables in chapter 2. Once every hour, roll a d20 and consult the table to determine what, if anything, the party encounters. Drow Defenses d20 Encounter 1–10 No
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
potential slaves can be found. They build and conquer strongholds in strategically advantageous locations, which they then use as staging areas to expand their territory. Hobgoblin warlords never
surround it first to cut off escape routes and supply lines, then slowly starve their enemies out. Hobgoblins fortify their own holdings, bolstering existing defenses with innovations of their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
at the touch of a child when they are unlocked. While some other races erect statues or build special structures to honor their heroes or commemorate momentous events, the dwarves live and work within
of construction. They plan and then build with the goals of safety and security uppermost in mind. And the only way that a home can be truly safe and secure is if it is protected against intruders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
insight to build a detector that can sense portals or planar disturbances. A portalometer, if you will. The research or scrutineering activities can help the characters uncover the necessary information or
even say that any orrery components the characters still possess become attuned to the ritual as Splugoth prepares it, allowing the characters to triangulate the ritual site’s location. For more build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
disappeared, the people of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The
, new settlers attempt to build docks for barges, made to cross the marsh and meet merchant ships in the sea.
Outside of town, the settlers’ campground becomes ever smaller as new buildings made of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
restrictions on who can govern; if you build up a strong base of support in a ward, you could hold the position yourself! The members of the City Council are quite diverse. Some are crooked, others are
Sensos (human) represents Middle Central. An elder statesman and a brilliant orator, he is rumored to be involved in a web of bribery and graft. 2 Sava Kharisa (human) is the outspoken councilor from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
more significant conflict.
Levels 11–16. It eventually becomes clear that the behavior of the adult dragons the characters face isn’t normal. The characters might get involved in one dragon’s
elemental prince, or an elder god trapped in a dungeon; build a stronghold above or near the dungeon; drive other inhabitants out of the region; and use a special magic item or ritual to free
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to as one. The Watch doesn’t patrol this area, however, and many crimes go uninvestigated. The City Guard oversees the Field Ward from the walls around it, but its members get involved only when folk
the wise: being friendly with a burly fellow who is good with a knife is one of your best defenses in the Field Ward. The other place you might solicit aid is Endshift Tavern, a popular stop for off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
an outsider. Based on the complex’s defenses, Laysa believes something valuable is held within. Nikki Dawes Laysa Matulin Some Progress. Laysa’s crew uncovered the complex’s entrance, as well as two
, Marian admits that she once admired the archlich and even considered studying necromancy. When Marian realized the great evil involved, though, she eschewed this grim path. Regardless of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Dwarves don’t change their minds easily, and once set on a course rarely alter their strategy. Their commitment to following a plan serves them well when they build a stone bridge designed to last for
been used for centuries, without considering the possibility that its enemies have discovered how to overcome those defenses. The dwarves’ way of thinking leads to difficulties in their relationships
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Shipwright You have sailed into war on the decks of great ships, patching their hulls with soup bowls and prayers. You once helped build a fishing vessel that single-handedly saved a town from
it from sinking when it smashed against a reef. You have a standing invitation to visit the merchant’s distant mansion. 4 Master of Armaments. You specialized in designing and mounting defenses for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Creating a Rival In essence, a rival is a somewhat specialized NPC. You can use chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to build a new NPC for this purpose, or pick one from your current cast of
if the characters aren’t directly involved, the event becomes the talk of the town. Some elements of a rival’s plans might involve events in the world that aren’t under the rival’s control. Whether
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
course, non-Acquisitions Incorporated rival organizations might be present. You are expected to drive them out of business. (Or give them untimely deaths. You do you.) A franchise can build or operate
involved in making those decisions. Whenever this book talks about a franchise collectively — and in particular, when it talks about decisions being made by a franchise — the understanding is that all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
with Clever Twists It might seem stereotypical to build an adventure around dragons, orcs, and wizards in towers, but these are staples of fantasy storytelling. It might also seem trite to begin an
describing the present situation, what the bad guys are up to, and how the adventurers become involved in the story. Heroes Who Matter An adventure should allow the adventurers’ actions and decisions to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. You could build an entire campaign in the shadow of such a conflict, which is basically taking the ideas described under “Clash of Titans” earlier in this chapter and extending them through many
giants and chromatic dragons. Or war might be raging between dragons and elves while giants strive to protect smaller peoples from the fallout. Other peoples and monsters might be involved. The war might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
harness that distributes power throughout the colossus. Weapons of Mass Destruction. Warforged colossi were physically powerful, but their principal weaponry involved the use of bound elementals
though a colossus has fallen, its docent nodes and elemental defenses might still be active. The dragonshards that once bound the elemental that powered the colossus’s main weapon might have been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
heart of the shrine. The overconfident visitors neglected to build defenses around the camp, believing that their own strong arms were sufficient protection. A couple months ago, they were proved
them as they emerge. If they don’t, they might at least weaken the shrine’s defenses. Yokka’s band bedevils the party without revealing its presence until the final moment. For example, if no guard is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Spot forged text 15 Forge a signature 20 Carpenter’s Tools Skill at carpentry enables a character to construct wooden structures. A carpenter can build a house, a shack, a wooden cabinet, or similar
the rest. Because it was fashioned quickly from whatever wood was available, the shelter collapses 1d3 days after being assembled. Carpenter’s Tools Activity DC Build a simple wooden structure 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and damage values as shown below. Purpose Before diving into the details of your trap, think about its reason for being. Why would someone build such a trap? What is its purpose? Consider the trap’s
. Depending on the kind of check involved and the nature of the trap, you might determine that any failed check has negative consequences — usually involving the triggering of the trap. At other times, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
? Does the archfey visit other domains? Are they involved in the politics of the Fey courts? Fey Court Allegiances The Summer Queen and the Queen of Air of Darkness are so powerful that other archfey
stories told by creatures from faraway places. They love to gather lore so they can build their own internal world of imagination or transform their domain with ideas from other worlds. Their lair is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
teeth typical of that town’s inbred stock. Pekoe says that the duergar abducted him and asked him a lot of questions about his town’s defenses. The doppelganger knows the settlements of Ten-Towns well
others involved in the coup against Xardorok. Nefrun is refusing to cooperate and is not guilty of the crimes leveled against her. She suspects Klondorn, the high priest of Deep Duerra (see area X31
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
captain-general to provide information about Greyhawk’s defenses and local politicians. Sental gives this information to a human Spy (Chaotic Evil) who stays at the Black Dragon Inn under the false
might call upon the adventurers to perform good acts in the city or abroad. Sarana is particularly vigilant about the threat of Elemental Evil, since she was involved in the battle at the Temple of