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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or
empowers warlocks and whispers secrets into the minds of wizards and artificers, helping them master spells and create relics they could never shape on their own. But few of those inspired by Sul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Beast
Clawfoot
Fastieth
Celestial
Radiant idol
Construct
Expeditious messenger
Iron defender
Living burning hands
Living cloudkill
Living lightning bolt
Warforged colossus
Warforged titan
Fey
Dusk hag
Valenar hawk
Valenar hound
Valenar steed
Fiend
Mordakhesh
Rak Tulkhesh
Sul Khatesh
Zakya rakshasa
Humanoid
Bone knight
Changeling
Inspired
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
surround a fallen star and the groups that covet it. The updated adventure is designed for 4th-level characters. Beyond the Crystal Cave Inspired by the works of William Shakespeare, Beyond the
, a one-eyed elder evil once entombed beneath the Cynidicean ziggurat. The updated adventure is designed for 1st-level characters. When a Star Falls When a Star Falls was the first adventure to bear a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
You gain the service of a familiar, a spirit that takes an animal form you choose: Bat, Cat, Frog, Hawk, Lizard, Octopus, Owl, Rat, Raven, Spider, Weasel, or another Beast that has a Challenge Rating
of 0. Appearing in an unoccupied space within range, the familiar has the statistics of the chosen form (see appendix B), though it is a Celestial, Fey, or Fiend (your choice) instead of a Beast. Your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
provides ideas for legends ofâor encounters withâgiant creatures that may have inspired your character to begin adventuring. Tall Tales d6 Tall Tale Connection 1 You stumbled into a giant castle in
the work of some ancient giant sculptor or rampaging titanic beastâor is itself a sleeping giant. You seek to discover the truth of the landâs origin. 5 A relative once returned home claiming to have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
by other guilds can destabilize that web. When the Boros take sudden, forceful action inspired by an unexpected burst of zeal, the Dimir can be caught off guard. The Selesnya behave predictably on
most; their erratic methods of decision-making, combined with their unflinching approach to danger, can quickly undermine any Dimir strategy designed to contain them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
scoops and cargo carts dramatically accelerating the loading and unloading process. Though designed by the Church of Gond, these marvels are run by the Harborhands, the most powerful crew in the city
such disappearances are the result of local shore-based pirates, others speak of Olâ Cholms, a mysterious sea beast capable of dragging ships down to the riverâs lightless bottom.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
scoops and cargo carts dramatically accelerating the loading and unloading process. Though designed by the Church of Gond, these marvels are run by the Harborhands, the most powerful crew in the city
such disappearances are the result of local shore-based pirates, others speak of Olâ Cholms, a mysterious sea beast capable of dragging ships down to the riverâs lightless bottom.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
encountered in a blizzard, whereas perytons almost never are. Some the random encounters are designed to test the characters in battle, while others encourage roleplaying. All of them paint a picture of
Chwinga Easy
16 Awakened beast Easy
17 Icewind kobolds Easy
18 Humans Easy
19 Herd of beasts Easy
20 Perytons Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
.
6 You donât understand the concept of âtruth.â To you, everything is a story and itâs all about how you tell it.
7 You are annoyed by buildings and tools designed without consideration for
fighting styles based on different dinosaurs. Likewise, in playing a Beast Totem barbarian or Circle of the Shepherd druid, consider replacing the traditional totems with the following. Bear: Hammertail
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
, designed to collapse under the weight of any creature heavier than a kobold. On occasion, the route through a kobold lair runs along a ledge that borders a cavern or a crevasse, and the kobolds might
roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
potential for combat, while âNature Spiritsâ presents a fun quest without the danger. The quests in this chapter are designed to get the characters exploring Ten-Towns and the nearby wilderness, while
-Towns might go dry!
8 In Lonelywood, beware the dreaded white moose! It attacks loggers and trappers on sight, and the townâs best hunters canât seem to catch or kill the beast. They could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
canyons of the Northern Wastes Golem. The golem resembles a proud-looking human with fine robes and an aura of sunbeams around its head. The magic that animates the golem was designed to safeguard the gate
provides a different threat depending on whether the Wash is high or low (as noted in parentheses). Wastes Predators d10 Encounter 1 The bones of a Humanoid or Beast, infested with harmless spiders or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the greater good. Order of the Red Robes Inspired by the neutral god Lunitari, the Red Robes help others when it suits them and use their gifts for their own enrichment as they desire. Mages of the
would misuse magic. Every test is designed so failure means death. There is no judge, no score, and little chance of surviving a failed test. Magical Acumen. A mage must wield magic with competence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
discusses aberrant dragonmarks and their role in a campaign. Eberron Campaign Guide (4E): Designed for the fourth edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game, this book presents a historical and
, home to the kalashtar and the villainous Inspired. It explores the mountain refuge of Adar, the vast empire of Riedra, and the mysterious lands of Syrkarn and the Tashana Tundra. Secrets of Xenâdrik
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
nimblewright is in Gralhund Villa on Saerdoun Street, in the North Ward. It isnât, however, the only nimblewright to be found outside the House of Inspired Hands. If the characters decide to search
, scantily clad man, his scarlet apparel designed to accentuate his trim figure and bountiful chest hair. A flashy rapier hangs from his stylish belt.
âWelcome aboard the Eyecatcher,â he says
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Flavors of Fantasy Your D&D campaign might be inspired by a particular flavor of fantasy, several of which are discussed in the sections that follow. Any of these fantastical subgenres can be
informed and inspired by the cultures, myths, legends, and fantasies of any culture: an epic fantasy campaign could draw on French romances or Chinese wuxia stories, a mythic fantasy campaign could be based
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
her deathbed, the visionary artist who designed the lightning rail station at Metrol reveals that she hid a treasure map within a lamp in her old office. 4 A wealthy eccentric asks the party to go
, it grows into an adult displacer beast. 4 The apparition of a parent searches for their lost child. As soon as the two are reunited, parent and spirit child both vanish. 5 The mist congeals into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
and forces within (including agents of Iuz, described below). Princes of the Apocalypse, inspired by The Temple of Elemental Evil, presents an alternative arc for an Elemental Evilâthemed campaign
chapter 4, NPCs speaking to the characters might assume the trouble in the mine is related to these toughs and their bullying.
Levels 5â10. You might use the adventure âHorns of the Beastâ from chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Villain 1 Beast or monstrosity with no particular agenda 2 Aberration bent on corruption or domination 3 Fiend bent on corruption or destruction 4 Dragon bent on domination and plunder 5 Giant bent on
adventurers chase the villain while dodging obstacles designed to thwart them, leading to a final confrontation in or outside the villainâs refuge. 3 The actions of the adventurers or the villain result in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
youngsters are inspired to act out his epic battles. In this way, the halflings get practical experience in executing measures that are designed to help the halflings defeat kobolds and goblin raiders
able to warn halfling adventurers of danger while in her incorporeal form. Halflings who favor Charmalaine are usually adventurers or those who pursue other risky professions such as hunting, beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
damage.
Change Shape. Rak Tulkhesh magically polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than his own, or back into his true form. He reverts to his true form
and whispers secrets into the minds of wizards and artificers, helping them master spells and create relics they could never shape on their own. But few of those inspired by Sul Khatesh understand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, hellish tune erupts from the organ instead. Inspired by this cacophony, each devil the characters face in the next combat encounter in the cathedral has advantage on attack rolls during its first turn. H8
woman wielding a greatsword marched up to the dragon and hacked at the beast with mighty swings. Before the stunned creature could fly away, she slew it. A startled and overwhelmed populace rushed toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools
Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Bonded Mount. The knight is magically bound to a beast with an innate swimming speed trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on this beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
inside of her spherical home, theyâve said nothing publicly about it. The God Catcher looking in the background The Griffon The walking statue called the Griffon is shaped like the beast for which it is
.
Gondwatch Lane. Found at the southern entrance to the House of Inspired Hands in the Sea Ward, this alley serves as the testing ground for inventions considered too dangerous to operate inside the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
than once, it retreats into the clouds. If the dragon retreats, the defenders are inspired to turn the tide of battle against their enemies. The party drives off the dragon. Mark one victory and go to
locked in combat with the beast!
If the players completed the âHouse of Thalivar Rebuiltâ quest or saw the painting at Aubreyâs Peculiarities Shoppe, they recognize the warriors as the long-dead Swords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
beast that resembles a bear with three long, fleshy tentacles sprouting from its skull. Each tentacle is topped with a glowing, knobby lump of flesh.
The monster dwelling here is a blazebear (see
servant (use the stone golem stat block). It is designed to defend Landro from enemy boarders. As soon as a creature disturbs the tableâs contents, the table reveals its true nature and attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
are unaware theyâre being watched. Roll on the Dungeon Scenes table to determine what scene a crystal is depicting at any given time. Dungeon Scenes d4 Scene 1 A beast with the body of a turtle and
). Treasure. A character who searches the room finds curios worth 15,000 gp, a dagger of venom, a suit of demon armor, and an instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp), all designed with vulpine shapes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, the mechanical gold dragon is designed to breathe fire when a lever is pulled. Pulling the lever cracks the canister and sets the dragon on fire. If the fire breaks out here and isnât extinguished
handlers who work in area J20. If the creatures have been taken on parade, the handlers are asleep in their hammocks. Nat, Jenks, and Squiddly enjoy a windy autumn day on the docks. J22. Beast Supplies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
wandering patrol, which arrives in 1d6 + 1 rounds. A direct attack is likely to wipe out a party that tries to kill the entire royal group; the charactersâ mission was designed as a reconnaissance effort
whales, groups of squid, and a great tentacled beast whose identity is not obvious. A large table in the center of the room has benches on all four sides. A small silver object lies on the table.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
seek to appease their totem spirits, they slaughter a woodland beast and place its carcass atop the altar, where it slowly rots. Today, the tribes maintain a tenuous truce and take turns protecting
dwarven enclave except patrols and honored guests. Cleverly hidden traps await those who storm the halls uninvited, and beneath the citadel is an expansive network of tunnels and caverns designed to confuse