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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, which creates one or more of the following effects:
Sense Desires. The balhannoth can sense the strongest desires of any Humanoid within 1 mile of it and learns whether those desires involve a place: a
desire most. The sensation grows stronger the closer the creatures come to the balhannoth’s lair.
If the balhannoth dies, these effects end immediately.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
known as the Blood Lord. While he takes pleasure in the sufferings of the living, he far prefers the company and service of Undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the multiverse transformed
of the following effects:
Charnel Realm. The air is filled with the stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region.
Undead Beasts. Dead Beasts periodically animate as
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
their utmost to preserve these historical sites. A time dragon’s insatiable desire for knowledge means it’s likely to have more than one such lair.
The challenge rating of an ancient time
(your choice).
Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass.
If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Zuggtmoy
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
beasts in the cloud when it appears, or that enter it later, must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed
attack against a target that she designates.The Demon Queen of Fungi, Lady of Rot and Decay, Zuggtmoy is an alien creature whose only desire is to infect the living with spores, transforming them into her
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
civilizations or temples to dead gods and do their utmost to preserve these historical sites. A time dragon’s insatiable desire for knowledge means it’s likely to have more than one such lair.
The
area take 10 minutes or 2 hours (your choice).
Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass.
If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Graz'zt
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and curve of his body, every
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Queen of Fungi, Lady of Rot and Decay, Zuggtmoy is an alien creature whose only desire is to infect the living with spores, transforming them into her mindless servants and, eventually, into
, and it lingers for 1 minute. Humanoids and Beasts in the cloud when it appears, or that enter it later, must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, a creature can’t be infected by
Orcus
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Out of the Abyss
Prince of Undeath, known as the Blood Lord. He takes some pleasure in the sufferings of the living, but far prefers the company and service of the undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the
effects:
Dead beasts periodically animate as undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local wildlife are commonly seen in the area.
The air becomes filled with the
Balhannoth
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
following effects:
Creatures within 1 mile of the balhannoth’s lair experience a sensation of being close to whatever they desire most. The sensation grows stronger the closer the creatures come to
the balhannoth’s lair.
The balhannoth can sense the strongest desires of any humanoid within 1 mile of it and learns whether those desires involve a place: a safe location to rest, a temple, home, or somewhere else.
If the balhannoth dies, these effects end immediately.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
bond might involve other bounty hunters or the organizations or individuals that employ you. Your ideal could be associated with your determination always to catch your quarry or your desire to maintain
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
fervent desire to share the joy you have experienced with Ravnica. Along with the rest of the conclave, you are committed to resisting the ambitions of the other guilds — with military force if
finally know peace. (Any)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I would give my life in the defense of the small enclave where I first encountered Mat’Selesnya.
2
I love beasts and
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
expect things of you when they know your surname and what it means. Your reasons for taking up adventuring likely involve your family in some way: Are you the family rebel, who prefers delving in
insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
5
In fact, the world does revolve around me.
6
By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
suit your identity as a bounty hunter. For instance, your bond might involve other bounty hunters or the organizations or individuals that employ you. Your ideal could be associated with your determination always to catch your quarry or your desire to maintain your reputation for being dependable.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. As a campaign villain, Phenax might be driven by a desire to incite conflict against his fellow gods, usually to serve his own ends. Although Phenax doesn’t desire rulership over Nyx, he does love to
is a worthy goal, whether it’s done as a means to a greater end or simply to enjoy the disruption caused by radical change. The campaign’s objective might involve determining what Phenax is up to and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
shape only when focused by the power of magic. A wild spirit of elemental force has no desire except to course through the element of its native plane. Like beasts of the Material Plane, these elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, involving attacks on people who may seem unrelated to the initial conflict. As a campaign villain, Iroas is most likely driven by his desire to win in battle, to confront Mogis, or to avenge an insult to
Iroas’s Divine Schemes table suggests a few plots the god might involve himself in. Iroas’s Divine Schemes d4 Scheme
1 Iroas inspires a brave Akroan general to travel forth with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Arborea and then leave sometimes experience a desperate desire to return—a yearning so intense that it can interfere with day-to-day life. What secrets lie buried in the sands of Mithardir? An expedition
might involve investigating whatever gods or Celestials once inhabited the silver desert or find some knowledge they possessed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
its own ends. An encounter aimed at making peace might involve only social interaction, perhaps with the threat of combat if negotiations go poorly. It could also begin as a combat encounter, with the
exploration encounter, with traps or hazards preventing access to the object. As a complication, enemies might desire the object as much as the adventurers do, adding a combat element to an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
champions might involve themselves in. Thassa’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Help a village of Thassa’s faithful evacuate to the hills before Thassa sends a great wave to punish the village’s
, or lands affected by (or starved of) water. She makes a fantastic patron for sea-based campaigns, but also land-based journeys where the characters might spread Thassa’s desire for change and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
table suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Karametra’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Plant a fruit-bearing tree where one has never grown.
2 Save a
village whose crops are failing.
3 Defend or found an orphanage.
4 Teach a settlement to defend itself from wild beasts.
5 Reunite an orphan with living relatives.
6 Convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
resurrected the priests once buried alongside him as powerful mummies, replacing their heads with those of beasts holy to his new faith. These Children of Ankhtepot served him as they did in life, and
. His sole remaining desire is to recover his lost ka, which he knows remains somewhere in Har’Akir. With it, he hopes to become mortal again, die, and face his original gods’ judgment once more. Whether this means peace or oblivion is meaningless to him. Ankhtepot seeks only an end.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
finishes. As a complication, enemies might desire the object as much as the adventurers do, forcing both parties to fight for it. Run a Gauntlet. The adventurers must pass through a dangerous area
presence. Complications might ensue if they are detected. Stop a Ritual. The plots of evil cult leaders, malevolent warlocks, and powerful fiends often involve rituals that must be foiled. Characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
cults that reject the oppression of authority by returning to nature. Inductees often mistake these cults for druidic circles or totemic religions whose ceremonies involve entering a labyrinth while
wearing a ceremonial animal mask. Within these bounded environments, cultists hunt, kill, and eat wild beasts, indulging their basest primal urges. In the end, however, sacrificial animals are exchanged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the illithids can always make more if they so desire. Cranium Rat
Tiny beast, lawful evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 2 (1d4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
2(−4)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
10(+0
well as to all divination spells.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.
Swarm of Cranium Rats
Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, lawful evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Heliod highlight his mercurial nature, even while acclaiming him as a god of bravery and justice.
Battle with Purphoros. In his desire to establish himself as the leader of the pantheon, Heliod
sellers. Livestock that are “as Heliod intended” or “praiseless beasts” might be considered second to none.
Road to the Sun. After a life in Heliod’s service, the aged oracle Solsemon departed on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
that Amidor reunite Gleam with her twin before leading the characters to Hither or the Palace of Heart’s Desire. In addition to serving as the characters’ guide in Yon, Amidor acts as the de facto
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Speak with Beasts and Plants. Amidor can communicate with Beasts and Plants as if it shared a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
three tabaxi hunters. Each of these groups can play as much of a role in the story as you desire. They could serve as enemies or as allies brought together by mutual interests. Yuan-ti Yuan-ti offer
territory and are unified only in their reverence of the Great Rift. Even if the vegepygmies could communicate with the characters, they have little desire to work with them. Their chiefs aren’t clever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
following categories: Goal. A character’s goal is a short-term reason for the character to adventure. At the start of a campaign, this might be a desire for treasure, a thirst for excitement, or some need
characters buy a tavern using the treasure they’ve amassed, you can adjust the campaign so that the tavern has a role in future adventures. One adventure might involve a competitor trying to put the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
fate. Baphomet The demon lord Baphomet, also known as the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts, rules over minotaurs and other savage creatures. If he had his way, civilization would crumble and all
races would embrace their base animal savagery. The Prince of Beasts appears as a huge, black-furred minotaur with iron horns, red eyes, and a blood-soaked mouth. His iron crown is topped with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcus Orcus is the Demon Prince of Undeath, also known as the Blood Lord. While he takes pleasure in the sufferings of the living, he far prefers the company and service of Undead. His desire is to
Beasts. Dead Beasts periodically animate as Undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local wildlife are commonly seen in the area. If Orcus dies, these effects fade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
more of the following effects: Sense Desires. The balhannoth can sense the strongest desires of any Humanoid within 1 mile of it and learns whether those desires involve a place: a safe location to rest
, such as a temple, a home, or somewhere else. Supernatural Lure. Creatures within 1 mile of the balhannoth’s lair experience the sensation of being close to whatever they desire most. The sensation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, learning, and enlightenment. Peace. We foster peace among all peoples. All who desire to live peaceably together are welcome among us. Knights of the Stewards of the Eternal Throne are mostly giants
tutelage of giants—as Annam intended. Eternal Throne Adventures The Eternal Throne Adventures table offers hooks you can use to involve characters in the business of these giant knights. Many people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to keep the living out of the realm of the dead and the dead from returning to the land of the living. Underworld Crossing Adventures Adventures in Underworld crossings usually involve the characters
unleash the terrifying beasts during a war.
3 A greedy priest of Erebos steals coins from the dead before they are buried, thereby filling a crossing with stranded souls.
4 A nightmare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
whatever they desire most. The sensation grows stronger the closer the creatures come to the balhannoth’s lair. The balhannoth can sense the strongest desires of any humanoid within 1 mile of it and
learns whether those desires involve a place: a safe location to rest, a temple, home, or somewhere else. If the balhannoth dies, these effects end immediately. There are no virtues in the Shadowfell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
dead gods and do their utmost to preserve these historical sites. A time dragon’s insatiable desire for knowledge means it’s likely to have more than one such lair. The challenge rating of an ancient or
take 10 minutes or 2 hours (your choice). Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over