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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
could reveal his location to point to the nearest xvart instead.
Xvarts
Xvarts are cowardly, greedy creatures spawned by a renegade demigod, Raxivort. They have blue skin, orange eyes, and
Black Sewers, a realm within Pandemonium that he filled with his beloved creatures, rat;rats and bat;bats, which xvarts befriend to this day. He enjoyed his reign only briefly before Graz’zt
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Nintra’s claw attack except that it deals psychic damage instead of piercing damage.Nintra Siotta, a chaotic evil archfey who was exiled from the Gloaming Court by the Queen of Air and Darkness
one. The shards fade away to vapor and the pane is restored to normal at the next initiative count 20.
Nintra targets one pane of shadow glass in her lair, briefly transforming it into a swirling
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(3/Day). If Hythonia fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Petrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see Hythonia’s eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of her, Hythonia can
; Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If Hythonia is reduced to 0 hit points, she doesn’t die or fall unconscious. Instead, she sheds her skin, regains 199 hit points, and moves up to her speed
Juiblex
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Resistance (3/Day). If Juiblex fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Juiblex has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons
must possess as many material goods as I can.”
81–00
“My personality is irrelevant. I am defined by what I consume.”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Adult Deep Dragon
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monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
A deep dragon lair might share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus
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Mossy Sludge. The dragon conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus network growing near an
conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round.
Toxic Spores. The
Delerium Chip
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instead of laughing, the creature repeats unfathomable combinations of syllables and words.
3
Time skips a beat. Creatures within 60 feet experience a palpable feeling of vertigo followed by a
powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save).
4
The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the
Delerium Geode
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instead of laughing, the creature repeats unfathomable combinations of syllables and words.
3
Time skips a beat. Creatures within 60 feet experience a palpable feeling of vertigo followed by a
powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save).
4
The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the
Delerium Massive Cluster
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instead of laughing, the creature repeats unfathomable combinations of syllables and words.
3
Time skips a beat. Creatures within 60 feet experience a palpable feeling of vertigo followed by a
powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save).
4
The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Playing the Same Character A character who falls victim to the Void card doesn’t have to collapse into a coma; instead, they could have one chance to save themselves, with time running out. This
what has happened. The character might grow lightheaded or briefly fall unconscious, for example. But upon awakening, the character feels a profound emptiness and sense of loss. Everything feels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background The wealth of Zinda is defined by the jeli flower. This opalescent moonflower has graceful pink leaves and wide petals, and it’s used to produce a sweet black wine. The flower was brought
of one of their members, Myx Nargis Ruba, the Kings of Coin betrayed Proud Edun and murdered her instead of giving up their heirs. For five years, the Kings of Coin have reaped the benefits of Zinda’s prosperity, and Proud Edun’s daughter, Kala Mabarin, has plotted her revenge.
Delerium Fragment
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instead of laughing, the creature repeats unfathomable combinations of syllables and words.
3
Time skips a beat. Creatures within 60 feet experience a palpable feeling of vertigo followed by a
powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save).
4
The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the
Delerium Crystal
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instead of laughing, the creature repeats unfathomable combinations of syllables and words.
3
Time skips a beat. Creatures within 60 feet experience a palpable feeling of vertigo followed by a
powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save).
4
The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the
Delerium Shard
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instead of laughing, the creature repeats unfathomable combinations of syllables and words.
3
Time skips a beat. Creatures within 60 feet experience a palpable feeling of vertigo followed by a
powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save).
4
The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, this corrupted avatar of Lurue is instead a nightmare come to life. While tainted by the influence of Malar, the avatar of Lurue carries out the Beast Lord’s will: to slaughter anything that dares
enemies who deal grievous injuries to it and attacks them without mercy. The cult members, briefly transfixed by the spectacle they have just witnessed, are not immediately hostile, though they defend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the “Here there be dragons” notations? What if great empires cover huge stretches of countryside, with clearly defined borders between them? The Five Nations of the Eberron setting were once part of
remote, and even angels never make contact with mortals? In the Dark Sun setting, the gods are extremely distant — perhaps nonexistent — and clerics rely instead on elemental power for their magic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
defined below. Cleave If you hit a creature with a melee attack roll using this weapon, you can make a melee attack roll with the weapon against a second creature within 5 feet of the first that is
action instead of as a Bonus Action. You can make this extra attack only once per turn. Push If you hit a creature with this weapon, you can push the creature up to 10 feet straight away from yourself if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
defined below. Cleave If you hit a creature with a melee attack roll using this weapon, you can make a melee attack roll with the weapon against a second creature within 5 feet of the first that is
action instead of as a Bonus Action. You can make this extra attack only once per turn. Push If you hit a creature with this weapon, you can push the creature up to 10 feet straight away from yourself if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to see a warrior with a sword on one hip and a wand on the other. Within the army, such a soldier is referred to as an arcaneer. On the streets, they are called wandslingers. A wandslinger is defined
training. This doesn’t change the way these features function; it means that instead of making a pact with a fiend, your warlock has a connection to an elite order of arcaniers that share these abilities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
gashes in her robe. Floating nearby are two grells.
A little over a year ago, Berlain and her brother Korva briefly entered the Far Realm, whereupon they became fused into a single physical form
instead of banishment. As a bonus action, she can use her extra mouth and arms to cast any cantrip she has prepared. The grells serve as Berlain’s valets, and she communicates with them in their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, the graymatter engine assumes the role of a gracious host. It is far more interested in learning about its visitors than in talking about itself. If pushed, Landro briefly explains how it was created by
idea, Landro doesn’t push the matter. If the characters consent to the entity’s request, Landro extends a ribbonlike tentacle of graymatter fluid. Landro uses this tentacle to briefly touch the head of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
includes an overview that briefly describes what the characters can expect to find there. This overview is followed by information you’ll need to run the encounters at that location.
Starting Quests
no job board notice for this quest. Instead, it happens automatically after the players have completed two of the three starting quests. At this point, the rival cults launch their attack on the town
Equipment
objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable syllables and words
the Blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the Ethereal Plane, the creature vanishes into a sliver of time in its past or possible future.
11–12
A prismatic burst of energy
Equipment
. Unattended objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable syllables and
affected by the Blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the Ethereal Plane, the creature vanishes into a sliver of time in its past or possible future.
11–12
A prismatic burst of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
who speak Common and Dwarvish; being dwarves, they have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet and resistance to poison damage. They carry ice picks (1d4 piercing damage) instead of clubs. Each dwarf is
briefly described below: Hruna speaks for the group in a voice made raspy by years of smoking. She has lost her right ear and two fingers to frostbite. Korux stares in silence and doesn’t talk much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
with his beloved creatures, rats and bats, which xvarts befriend to this day. He enjoyed his reign only briefly before Graz’zt unleashed his vengeance. The demon prince urged villains far and wide to
magic that could reveal his location to point to the nearest xvart instead. Xvart
Small Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 13 (leather armor)
Hit Points 7 (2d6)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, Neverwinter, Waterdeep, and Yartar. The specific locations of these circles are briefly described below, and a Harper spellcaster stands ready at each site to cast the teleportation circle spell
teleportation circle spell prepared instead of cone of cold. Everlund Circle The teleportation circle in Everlund is located inside a circular chamber in Moongleam Tower. An arcane lock spell has been cast on the
Equipment
. Unattended objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable syllables and
affected by the Blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the Ethereal Plane, the creature vanishes into a sliver of time in its past or possible future.
11–12
A prismatic burst of
Equipment
. Unattended objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable syllables and words
the Blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the Ethereal Plane, the creature vanishes into a sliver of time in its past or possible future.
11–12
A prismatic burst of energy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the planes and in particular advised her to seek counsel with Tiamat. Gith agreed to venture into the Nine Hells to forge an alliance with the Queen of Dragons. She didn’t return. Instead, the great red
position as the supreme ruler of the githyanki with a grand proclamation that defined the githyanki’s all-encompassing mission. They had been bred and trained for war by their one-time masters and had
Equipment
. Unattended objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable syllables and
by the Blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the Ethereal Plane, the creature vanishes into a sliver of time in its past or possible future.
11–12
A prismatic burst of energy
Equipment
climbing. Unattended objects float around randomly.
05–06
The nearest creature is affected by a Hideous Laughter spell (spell save DC 15) but instead of laughing, they repeat unfathomable
is affected by the Blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the Ethereal Plane, the creature vanishes into a sliver of time in its past or possible future.
11–12
A prismatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
by a diviner. Roll twice on the Life Events table, but don’t apply the results. Instead, the DM picks one event as a portent of your future (which might or might not come true). Boons d10 Boon 1 A
and found it to be haunted. 71–75 You were briefly possessed. Roll a d6 to determine what type of creature possessed you: 1, celestial; 2, devil; 3, demon; 4, fey; 5, elemental; 6, undead. 76–80 You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
tiniest movements of your somatic components. When your magic creates or alters creatures, it might briefly surround the targets with shimmering fractal designs or tessellated patterns. A Quandrix
to achieve something mathematically impossible. I must leave a legacy! Quandrix Trinkets. When you make your character, you may roll once on the Quandrix Trinkets table, instead of on the Trinkets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
shores of the Dagger, and Sharn can’t spread out… so instead it’s grown ever upward. Sharn is broken into five “quarters”: Central Plateau, Dura, Menthis Plateau, Northedge, and Tavick’s Landing. Each
middle ward. Each ward is further subdivided into districts, neighborhoods defined by an economic role, a specific community, or both. Lower Northedge includes the districts of Stonegard, Longstairs






