demise insect are beneath

Zargon the Returner

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

can’t be targeted by divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors. Slimy Demise. When Zargon dies, its body dissolves into foul slime, leaving only its horn behind. Zargon re

-forms in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Slimy Demise"} days, regrowing from the horn. The horn is immune to all damage and can be destroyed only by submerging it in a

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

animate dead, plant growth 4th giant insect, grasping vine 5th cloudkill, insect plague Golgari magic is often accompanied by a sickly green glow and a rotting

. 2 I like to remind people of their inevitable demise. 3 Sometimes I give voice to the whispers of the rot, which I hear but no one else does. 4 I do my best to discourage anyone from

Tremors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

between towns or search the hills for sites of interest. You are trudging along through the barren countryside when you hear a low, distant rumbling. A moment later, the ground beneath your feet

begins shaking. The tremor is strong enough to start small slides of pebbles from the hillsides and cause shrubs and brush to wave from side to side, but then it subsides. A moment later, horrible insect

d'Ahten'khan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One Grung Above

, d’Ahten’khan relied heavily on c’Ahbülos for relevant information and lore, prior to the red grung’s untimely demise at the hands of the batiri. d’Ahten’khan now relies on b’Ang’r’Ang, whom she trusts

implicitly with communicating her commands to b’Leep, a green grung scout, and last remaining member of her squad. As b’Leep is well beneath her station d’Ahten’khan will not ever communicate directly

Bluetspur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

dwell underground. Beneath the alien surface, the mind flayers of Bluetspur drift through the howling darkness of their ancient metropolis-laboratory. Within this sprawling installation, the illithids

mind flayers work desperately to reconcile their god’s demented whims even as they struggle to delay its demise. To those ends, their tentacles slip through the Mists to drag unwitting souls back to

Monsters as NPCs

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

the city of Waterdeep. The Xanathar’s spherical body is covered in leathery flesh with a texture similar to cobblestones. Its eyestalks are jointed like the legs of an insect, and some of the stalks

, though it understands the usefulness of its humanoid minions. The Xanathar uses the sewers beneath Waterdeep to access virtually any location within or under the city. The Xanathar’s ideal is greed

3. The Boneyard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

humanoid corpses (humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes, and the odd half-orc) are neatly arranged in lines along the sea floor beneath the ceiling of the coral mountain, in some kind of macabre

obvious that wasn’t the source of their demise. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check allows a character to recognize that these sailors died by drowning. Development When he arrived, Gar

17. Battlefield Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

17. Battlefield Cavern This 30-foot-high cavern was the main front of the battle between the yuan-ti and the nagas. 17a. Bones in the Mud The water here is 2 feet deep, and the cavern floor beneath

to 0 hit points during this fight immediately come to their senses and take 22 (4d10) psychic damage from the shock of their illusory demise. Unlike any damage sustained in the battle, this psychic

Ankheg

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

successful one. An ankheg resembles an enormous many-legged insect, its long antennae twitching in response to any movement around it. Its legs end in sharp hooks adapted for burrowing and grasping its

prey, and its powerful mandibles can snap a small tree in half. Lurkers in the Earth. The ankheg uses its powerful mandibles to dig winding tunnels deep beneath the ground. When it hunts, an ankheg

Building a Dungeon

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

dungeon. You can roll on the table or choose an entry that inspires you. Dungeon Location d100 Location 01–04 A building in a city 05–08 Catacombs or sewers beneath a city 09–12 Beneath a farmhouse 13

–16 Beneath a graveyard 17–22 Beneath a ruined castle 23–26 Beneath a ruined city 27–30 Beneath a temple 31–34 In a chasm 35–38 In a cliff face 39–42 In a desert 43–46 In a forest 47–50 In a glacier

The Darkening

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

called Turmish and Thay are at war. This conflict has become so violent and strange that it’s even spread beneath the waves. Those from Thay summon foul undead beings to do their bidding, and even

specific area, surrounding the coral mountain that encases the many sunken ships that recently met an untimely demise. Current. The current here is strong and constantly shifting. This effectively

Marid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. Water is a marid’s native element, and the genie can manipulate water in virtually any way it desires. A marid can walk on water and breathe naturally beneath its surface. It can create water or shape

) Amphibious. The marid can breathe air and water. Elemental Demise. If the marid dies, its body disintegrates into a burst of water and foam, leaving behind only equipment the marid was wearing or

Zargon's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Zargon’s Lair Zargon’s lair is a slimy cavern beneath the lost city of Cynidicea. The elder evil lurks in the depths, feasting on sacrifices cast down by its worshipers. Lair Actions On initiative

if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Shrouded Being. Zargon can’t be targeted by divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors. Slimy Demise. When

Solitary but Social

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

, alliances, and experience, and is aware of her place (though not necessarily satisfied with it). The few grandmothers sit at the top of the hierarchy, a larger number of aunties are beneath that, and all

(2 slots): insect plague, tree stride 6th level (1 slot): wall of thorns Prophecy. The power to affect the future or perceive things out of the norm could make these spells attractive to a coven: 1st

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

intricate, abstruse patterns nearby. 19–27 Local plants and animals share a malevolent intelligence. Roll a d6. On a 1–2, an insect plague spell is centered on one random creature in the region. On a 3–4

nearest creature it can see. If there are no other creatures within reach, the target spends its action babbling. 55–63 Bizarre appendages squirm beneath the ground and around trees or other

Gardens of Decay Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Scarlet Mire are caused by the glut of decaying bodies beneath the marsh’s surface. Crawling claws skitter through the marsh, grasping at any who pass through. Scarlet Mire is also inhabited by roving

vineyard’s toxic spores for 24 hours. Hungry insect swarms ravage this section of the demiplane. Undead that inhabit the Withered Vineyard for extended periods of time sometimes transform into

Secret Grotto Locations

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

allow our great nation to succumb to the same chaos as the Yun dynasty. If you have last wishes, please write them down. We will retrieve them and do our best to honor them after your demise.” The Grand

animate statues return to their alcoves and deactivate. Ancient jade statues animate to defend the secret ruins beneath Yongjing S2: Hallway Alcoves A long hallway is roughly carved out of the

Blood Pens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

filled completely with dead insects along with occasional bones, making it difficult terrain. Pit Traps. Scattered through the room, hidden beneath the blanket of insect bodies, are several pit traps

are set like oversized stepping stones. Demonic Faces. The mouths of these relief carvings are the source of the magical breeze. Insect Floor. The floor is 2 feet below the level of the doors and

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

of the cave. Two hideous giants squat near a circle of hefty stones enclosing a crackling fire. Above the roaring flames, a charred giant insect rotates slowly on a spit. Two fomorians inhabit

of the fomorians wields the roasting spit as its weapon, tearing bites off the bug-tipped skewer between swings. Treasure. Stashed beneath the fomorians’ beds are two ivory mammoth tusks (each is

Threshold Locations

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

inset with glowing crystal bands run along the north side of this room. Between the columns stand two still, insect-like constructs. Sporadically, lightning arcs between a column and one of the

throne’s arm. “No more need for his incessant human cautiousness. Glory will be mine alone. It is the Dragon Queen’s will!” The jewels on the throne pulse. Beneath you, the floor lurches. Through the

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

insect rotates slowly on a spit. Two fomorians inhabit this cave. The beds, fire pit, and utensils are all sized for Huge creatures. The fomorians are cruel, violent, and bored. When the giants

notice the characters, they abandon their meal and attack. One of the fomorians wields the roasting spit as its weapon, tearing bites off the bug-tipped skewer between swings. Treasure. Stashed beneath

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

relaying messages. The work was beneath her, but Lavinia’s allegiance was to the soul of her city. Jace’s disappearance worries her, but she has steadfastly refused to violate the law of the land by

, spider climb, web 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, plant growth, vampiric touch 4th level (3 slots): blight, giant insect, grasping vine 5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, insect plague 6th

High Hall Cathedral

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

feigned his demise to trick his attackers. If the characters search the bodies, they notice Seltern open his eyes. If the characters treat him kindly, Seltern tells of how forces of devils assaulted

possible to the cemetery to search for Ravengard and his retinue. H17. Escape Tunnel This tunnel, accessible from beneath one of the holy water fonts in area H16, leads from under the cathedral catacombs

World-Shaking Events

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

— buried under ash like Pompeii, or sunk beneath the waves like Atlantis. You can choose the cataclysm or determine one randomly using the Cataclysmic Disasters table. Cataclysmic Disasters d10

ideas. Extinction or Depletion d8 Lost Resource 1 A kind of animal (insect, bird, fish, livestock) 2 Habitable land 3 Magic or magic-users (all magic, or specific kinds or schools of magic) 4 A

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Tomb Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of the tomb of Valin Sarnaster. Map 15.1: tomb of valin sarnaster View Player Version T1. Portal The portal beneath the House of the All

mummy lord with these changes: She has the clairvoyance, dimension door, and scrying spells prepared instead of animate dead, guardian of faith, and insect plague. While her heart remains in

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

city and a bastion of the empire of Delzoun, this dwarven stronghold stood abandoned for centuries beneath the mountains. Recently, an army of shield dwarves led by Bruenor Battlehammer reclaimed it

(healthy and mature ones) growing out of it. Buried beneath the outermost ring are the moldy bones of long-dead Uthgardt, most of them from the Tree Ghost tribe. Tree Ghosts patrol the woods

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

triangle with a Y shape enclosed in it and touching the triangle’s sides. Hanging beneath this symbol, suspended on chains from the ceiling, is a black metal triangle and cylinder. The floor of the

between the divans has a glyph of warding on the inside of the lid, so if anyone other than Eclavdra opens it, the glyph casts insect plague (spell save DC 14). The container holds three spell scrolls

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

area 12. 12. Tomb of a Failed Dragonpriest Violet marble tiles cover the floor and walls, though all are cracked or broken, revealing rough-hewn stone beneath. Sconces are attached to the walls at each

chamber. Most of the rusty iron hooks in the ceiling are empty, but a few hold the skinned carcasses of large vermin, huge fungoid stalks, and several massive insect carapaces. On a small, battered

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