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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
tell that these geese descend from a monstrous many-headed bird that dwells deep within the wilds. Though the knights of Eldraine consider its existence a myth, the folk of the wilds know that the
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
be blinded until the start of Verminaard’s next turn.
Malediction. Verminaard utters an unholy word, causing profane fire to descend on one creature Verminaard can see within 60 feet of himself
Spellcasting.Dragon Highlord Verminaard leads the Red Dragon Army—the largest and most powerful of the Dragon Queen’s forces—with fanatic zeal and ruthless might. Though prophesied to
Adult Silver Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
flying speed.A Silver Dragon’s Lair
Silver dragons dwell among the clouds, making their lairs on secluded cold mountain peaks. Though many are comfortable in natural cavern complexes or abandoned
its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no falling damage.
Given days or longer to work, the dragon can make clouds and fog within its lair as solid as stone, forming
Ancient Silver Dragon
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its flying speed.A Silver Dragon’s Lair
Silver dragons dwell among the clouds, making their lairs on secluded cold mountain peaks. Though many are comfortable in natural cavern complexes or
’s or its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no falling damage.
Given days or longer to work, the dragon can make clouds and fog within its lair as solid as stone
Graz'zt
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Out of the Abyss
the lair that are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike.
Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into
Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Graz’zt table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24
Baphomet
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Out of the Abyss
become frightened and disoriented, as though constantly under threat of being hunted, and might lash out or panic even when no visible threat is nearby.
If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile
of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Baphomet table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
creature to take his place.
If the creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it
to their service with Iron Flask;Iron Flasks or other magic provoke his tempestuous ire.
When Nafas is provoked, the scope of his retribution is limited only by his imagination. Though the genie
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
it. It can use its Eye Ray through any creature within 120 feet of it, as though it were in that creature’s space.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Belashyrra fails a saving throw, it can
transmutation, growing eyes or eyestalks that Belashyrra can see through.
A humanoid who spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the passage must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a type of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Balloon Crash Before the characters descend from their perch on the Queen’s Way, the one with the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score notices something: In the distant sky, you spot a great
balloon made of patchwork material. It spins out of control as though punctured, causing the wicker basket that hangs from it to swing wildly. The balloon plunges out of sight, disappearing into the fog
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
way. Perytons are common threats in the region, and ettins sometimes descend from the mountains to raid farmsteads. Night Travel If the characters ignore Paloma’s warning and travel at night, after a
few hours of travel, Serapio sees them and flies overhead in his owl form. Though his mind is twisted by fiendish hunger, he is too wary to approach adventurers. A character who succeeds on a DC 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Dozens of armored knights kneel in motionless reverence before the monoliths, between which a set of onyx steps leads down under the hill.
The onyx steps descend into catacombs containing the
monoliths, their foreheads resting on the pommels of their swords. The knights’ armor serves as caskets for their bones, yet their corpses stay upright as though in prayer. Each knight wears the faded regalia of Elturel.
Map 3.3: Crypt of the Hellriders View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
waiting to descend, or fell to their deaths as bridges and walkways collapsed under the weight of panic. Most survivors fled and saw little of what ensued. However, by asking careful questions of a number
an elf. With the priest dead, the village’s warden, Galin, has become the leader of Altand. Though he was in the thick of the fight, he survived unscathed, and has been a potent force for rallying the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
waiting to descend, or fell to their deaths as bridges and walkways collapsed under the weight of panic. Most survivors fled and saw little of what ensued. However, by asking careful questions of a
of an elf. With the priest dead, the village’s warden, Galin, has become the leader of Altand. Though he was in the thick of the fight, he survived unscathed, and has been a potent force for rallying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
17. Cosmic Hallway Steps descend to a walkway that appears to stretch across infinite space. Thousands of stars twinkle in unfamiliar constellations, and meteors streak through the vastness above and
following round, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall. Though having a character fall off the walkway is dangerous (and potentially exciting), it makes it less likely that the adventurers can be tricked by the efreeti in area 22.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
17. Cosmic Hallway Steps descend to a walkway that appears to stretch across infinite space. Thousands of stars twinkle in unfamiliar constellations, and meteors streak through the vastness above and
following round, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall. Though having a character fall off the walkway is dangerous (and potentially exciting), it makes it less likely that the adventurers can be tricked by the efreeti in area 22.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
2. What Is Dead May Never Die As the characters descend into the lower decks of this ship, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: As you proceed belowdecks, it becomes much easier to swim as
into the lower decks, and so may be excluded from this combat if the entire party is below. INTERIOR FEATURES
This area has the following features.
Current. The water here is still, though it slowly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
of Umberlee’s Maw. The top deck of this protruding ship is completely exposed to the ravages of the open sea, though it tilts at a precarious forty-five degrees, with the aft end sunk deep into the
surrounding coral. The masts have been completely torn off the ship.
There are three different ways to descend into the coral structure from this point. There is a gaping hole in the hull of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
though constantly under threat of being hunted, and might lash out or panic even when no visible threat is nearby. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed
on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Baphomet table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Baphomet dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
within 1 mile of the lair grows thick and forms walls of trees, hedges, and other flora in the form of small mazes. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair become frightened and disoriented, as though
DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Baphomet table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Baphomet dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
life in the domain. The following families are Borca’s most prominent, though dozens of lesser branch families orbit each: Boritsi. The Boritsi name is a mark of quality and innovation, appearing across
Nuikin accomplishments. Ocrotire. The Ocrotires descend from respected admirals and seafaring explorers (despite Borca’s lack of a coast). Their estate features a vast oceanarium featuring thousands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lair that are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into
saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Graz’zt table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Graz’zt dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
lair that are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into frequent
saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Graz’zt table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Graz’zt dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the demons and devils battled. The hosts of Mount Celestia, she believed, could descend upon Avernus en masse and wipe both hordes of evil from the cosmos if they so desired. After her repeated requests
a defeat that leads to her removal. For now, though, the devils are fighting with a berserker fury under her charge. Zariel leads their offensives herself, and her unyielding resolve coupled with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
after not being allowed into the city’s wealthy northern neighborhoods, the area has grown up into a lawless town of its own. Though not an official ward of the city, the Field Ward is commonly referred
-duty members of the City Guard, situated on the corner of Endshift Street and the Breezeway. Though the guards might not be inclined to assist you, your status as a visitor to Waterdeep technically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Eaters. Griffons hunt in small prides, flying high over plains and forests near their rocky cliff-side aeries. Herd animals and horses are the prey they crave above all others, though they also hunt and
kill hippogriffs. When it spots horses, a griffon screeches to alert its pride mates, which descend quickly toward their prey.
Those riding or herding horses dread the griffon’s piercing cry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and posts supporting a rectangular slab roughly four feet wide and six feet high.
The water here is roughly 30 feet wide and 2 feet deep. Though the river can be easily forded, the shallow waters
the floor, as well as stairs that descend to the east. A stone slab blocks the way to the north.
The mosaics here once depicted the feats of Orestes, a scoundrel-hero who devoted his life to Phenax
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Demonic Point of View Why do we descend upon the domain of our hated enemies? Because that’s where the fighting is!
— Zaadaaak, demon of the Abyss
Most other creatures believe demons to be
have made quick work of the hordes that erupt from the Abyss. In fact, even though demons are quintessentially chaotic, their evilness combines with that outlook to produce a fiendish, subtle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
— also known as Piergeiron’s Palace, and still called that by elderly and long-lived citizens (including many elves). Though not quite as large as the castle, the palace is far more comfortable and
otherwise pretty ward. Humble though the edifice might be, looking at the place for too long can give you a queasy feeling and the sense that you are being watched — almost as if the tower itself has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
hyper-evolved specimens are called Simic hybrids, though they sometimes refer to themselves as guardians. Extensive Adaptation A hybrid’s biological enhancements can change its appearance drastically
, though most hybrids retain their basic physical form. All are augmented with characteristics of animals, mostly aquatic, reptilian, or amphibian creatures. These include crab claws, squid tentacles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
the Red Dragon Army—the largest and most powerful of the Dragon Queen’s forces—with fanatic zeal and ruthless might. Though prophesied to banish evil forces from the lands of Krynn, Verminaard was
in the fire of Ember, his red dragon companion and adviser. DRACONIC DEVOTION
Verminaard’s stat block references the Draconic Devotion monster trait. Though this trait does not appear in any of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, the altar won’t do so again until one month has passed. Stairs. The stairs here descend to area D3. D2: Abandoned Dormitories Battered bed frames and straw mattresses clutter this room, interspersed
of manacles, and a blue pearl worth 150 gp. D3: Lower Chambers The stairs descend into an space surrounded by a series of halls and cramped rooms. A thick, rotten smell permeates the air. Digging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Infinite Staircase, explores the origin of these monsters. Crystalmist Mountains. Giants, white dragons, and other monsters frequently descend from the Crystalmist Mountains into Geoff and Sterich
, searching for food and plunder. An ancient tunnel stretches from the western end of the Yeomanry into the Sea of Dust, attracting many adventurers to explore its lengths. Dim Forest. Though elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
all gnolls. It’s also possible, though quite rare, for a war band to include cultists — other humanoids that have dedicated themselves to Yeenoghu and attached themselves to the war band to prove
springs into action, its blades and teeth turn it into a whirling dealer of death, able to dash from one target to the next as though it had been shot from a bow. Gnoll Witherlings A war band might go for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
trapped inside an iron flask or a similar device. If the furnace is destroyed or the elemental released from within it, the air inside the balloon cools, causing the airship to descend at a rate of
becomes trapped inside. 5. Crew Quarters Each of these cabins has a door that can be bolted shut from the inside, though none of the doors is locked normally. A door can be broken open with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, two copper poles ten feet apart descend from the eight-foot ceiling. Each pole has a one-foot-diameter copper sphere at the end of it, three feet off the floor. Between the poles, a struggling goblin
. Endelyn’s poor treatment of her notwithstanding, Vig wants to please the hag. The goblin enjoys working at Motherhorn, though she dislikes Stagefright, the goblin master of ceremonies. Vig knows her way