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                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . His critics call him naive, though never to his face. His primary interest has always been leading soldiers in battle, so he finds it frustrating to have his ambitions of ascending to a higher rank
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     interests at Mammonâs court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle lust.
Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
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                                                     witness to a murder but doesnât want to be found or identified.
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An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle involving dragon riders
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the only witness to a murder but doesnât want to be found or identified.
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An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle involving dragon
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     defenseâuntil someone bests the dragonâs security measures.
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A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon
                                                
                                            
                                                
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After being robbed by gnomes who had pledged to protect the hoard, a sapphire dragon wyrmling installs new guardians that have no interest in material riches: gelatinous cube
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     a murder but doesnât want to be found or identified.
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An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle involving dragon riders.
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                                                     Monsters
                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragonsâ attentiveness to unusual
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     doesnât want to be found or identified.
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An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle involving dragon riders.
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                                                     Backgrounds
                                                    Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     joined the Gruul in a battle against the Boros once, and the sergeant of that Boros squad would love to prove that it was me.
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I had a romance with a Dimir agent whom I still feed secrets to
                                                
                                            
                                                
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Roll an additional Golgari contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
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I joined the Gruul in a battle against the Boros once, and the chief of that small clan thanks
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Hobgoblin
                                                    
    
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                                                     Species
                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits.
Implacable Gods
Hobgoblins revere two
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     greatest respect is reserved for those who earn their glory in battle. In theory, the fortunes of war can elevate the lowest-ranking banner in a legion to the highest status. In practice, warlords are
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Aarakocra
                                                    
    
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                                                    Elemental Evil Player's Companion
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     letting the thermals hold them aloft. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or talons before turning and flying
                                                
                                            
                                                
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Great Purpose
Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Lizardfolk
                                                    
    
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                                                     Species
                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     in the other humanoids and makes them less helpful in battle.
Utility and Survival
The lizardfolk mindset might seem unnecessarily cruel, but it helps them survive in a hostile environment. The
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     into the future. This approach allows them to maintain their current level of influence in the world, but it limits their growth. Lizardfolk have no interest in developing writing, making long-term
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     on the Isle of Serpents on Oerth, a world known for its legendary dungeons and magical treasures. The characters arrive on the island in time to witness a battle between a kraken and a crew of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     archaeologists. The archaeologists are in dire straits, and itâs up to the characters to decide whether to help. Eventually, the characters realize that the sixth piece of the Rod of Seven Parts is located
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Portents of War Sanbalet and his smugglers have little interest in the larger goings-on of the region. They most highly value gold, drink, and the freedom that comes with pursuing a life of crime
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , is preparing her clan for battle against a terrible enemy: the sahuagin. The peaceful town of Saltmarsh knows nothing of the coming war, or the fact that a sahuagin invasion threatens them as much as the lizardfolk do.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Emil Toranescu, a werewolf with 72 hit points. He claims to be a resident of Vallaki who was chased by dire wolves to the castle. He begs the characters to rescue him, offering to help them in exchange
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     every minute. K75c. Empty Cell This cell contains nothing of interest. K75d. Dead Dwarf This cell is linked to a teleport trap in area K73. The skeletal remains of a dwarf fighter lie at the bottom of
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     filled with acid. Others are covered with sticky glue that immobilizes and slowly digests the hapless victim. Pegasi Most often found carrying equenauts in battle, pegasi are ready allies who share the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Source   0 Small nature elemental (awakened shrub) MM 1/8 Twig blight MM 1/4 Axe beak MM 1/4 Needle blight MM 1/2 Scout MM 1/2 Soldier GGR 1/2 Vine blight MM 1 Dire wolf MM 1 Dryad MM 1 Horncaller GGR 2
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Heraldic Sign Fighters typically do battle for a cause. Some fight on behalf of kingdoms besieged by monsters, while others quest only for personal glory. In either case, a fighter often displays a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     heraldic sign that represents that cause, either adopting the symbol of a nation or a royal line, or creating a crest to represent oneâs self-interest. Your character could be affiliated with an
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     invested in their own affairs and have little interest in Eberron. Demons and angels battle one another in Shavarath, but theyâve been doing this since before humanity existed, and they dare not leave
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     interest in current affairs. She bemoans the dithering of the other factions, stating that the Black Network is willing to act immediately and unflinchinglyâif the party can help arrange agreeable terms
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     for the Zhentarimâs support. Rian points out that the Zhentarim have a keen interest in Xonthalâs Tower. Ownership of the tower is under discussion by the council, but the tiefling wants to deal
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     rebuild the orrery. Still, the orreryâs creator â a wizard named Lottie â wishes to meet anyone savvy enough to have come this far, provided they share her interest in ensuring that the orreryâs power
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     is never used. Traveling in style in a borrowed battle balloon, the characters journey to Lottieâs sanctum in the Greypeak Mountains. But en route, the franchise is intercepted by airships belonging to
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Adventure Flow The accompanying adventure flowchart visualizes the narrative flow of the adventure, which includes chapters that focus on places of interest (chapters 1 and 2) and chapters that focus
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . The characters face a difficult choice: continue storming Xardorokâs stronghold or return to Ten-Towns to fight the dragon. The battle with Xardorokâs dragon forms the crux of chapter 4. Since the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     interest has always been leading soldiers in battle, so he finds it frustrating to have his ambitions of ascending to a higher rank constantly stymied by politically shrewd rivals. Bael prefers to make
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     lust. Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell, and the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     interest in current affairs. She bemoans the dithering of the other factions, stating that the Black Network is willing to act immediately and unflinchingly â if the party can help arrange agreeable terms
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     for the Zhentarimâs support. Rian points out that the Zhentarim have a keen interest in Xonthalâs Tower. Ownership of the tower is under discussion by the council, but the tiefling wants to deal
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     be willing to help out. With lifetimes of a thousand years or more to lose, chromatic dragons have no interest in dying in battle against mere humanoids, and they donât sacrifice themselves nobly for
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     be willing to help out. With lifetimes of a thousand years or more to lose, chromatic dragons have no interest in dying in battle against mere humanoids, and they donât sacrifice themselves nobly for
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     be willing to help out. With lifetimes of a thousand years or more to lose, chromatic dragons have no interest in dying in battle against mere humanoids, and they donât sacrifice themselves nobly for
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     are evil and merciless, and every battle against these creatures should be a life-or-death struggle. No dragon should ever fall without the heroes suffering during the battle. Chromatic dragons use
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Xenâdrik  In Xenâdrik, you could... Seek to destroy ancient mystical weapons before they fall into the hands of villains. Battle savage giants in the ruins of their ancient cities. Match wits with
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     dragons of Argonnessen, and the epic magics unleashed in that battle warped the land. Space and time are unreliable in Xenâdrik. But it is a land that holds untold treasures, and the richest source of
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     interest has always been leading soldiers in battle, so he finds it frustrating to have his ambitions of ascending to a higher rank constantly stymied by politically shrewd rivals. Bael prefers to
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     battle lust. Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                      Find a long-lost artifact that bestows oracular visions upon the user. 
   5  Defeat the champion of another god in a battle of wits (perhaps Phenax, Mogis, or Klothys). 
   6  Find and restore a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     him, or as divine agents sent to aid his faithful. As the campaign begins, the characters might be summoned by an oracle and told of a dire prophecy threatening the polis. Next, they manage to avert
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     interest in battling the Xaryxian Empire, which seems only a distant threat to them. They would rather fight among themselves. You saw for yourselves how prickly the aartuks were. My peaceful entreaty
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Vocath enjoys blood sports, and his base houses a gladiatorial arena where champions do battle with fearsome creatures that Vocath has transported from Fyreen. Factions send their greatest warriors to fight in the arena to get Vocathâs attention or to win supplies, weapons, or both.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     devices, and other delicate or lovingly made things. Occasionally they kidnap victims to eat later or, more rarely, performers who catch their interest.
 Ogres trace their origins to wrathful deities
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     for food, riches, and promises of battle.
 
   Hinchel Or  Ogres  
 Ogre Large Giant, Chaotic Evil
 AC 11 Initiative â1 (9)
 HP 68 (8d10 + 24)
 Speed 40 ft.
     Ability Score Mod Save 
    Str
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     interest. 31â40 You made an enemy of an adventurer. Roll a d6. An odd number indicates you are to blame for the rift, and an even number indicates you are blameless. Use the supplemental tables and
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     encountered. 81â85 You had a supernatural experience. Roll on the Supernatural Events table to find out what it was. 86â90 You fought in a battle. Roll on the War table to learn what happened to you. Work with
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     from a lock, an arrow, a mirror, and a piton. When the password is spoken, the stage ends. Battle at the Headquarters The tavern becomes the franchiseâs headquarters, which is under attack by agents
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . When the battle is over â one way or the other â the stage ends. Too Many Prophas The tavern appears normal, but it holds three people who look exactly like Propha Dran and none of them are behind the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     reveals herself as the battle winds down, perhaps joining the fight against the kakkuus once the characters defeat the dangerous quavilithku. Talking with Vaeve Vaeve hopes the characters might help her
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Gariba  Vaeve An Explanation. The battle rages between forces loyal to Lolth, who is working with Vecna, and forces loyal to Miska, who is in the process of breaking free from his prison and is allied
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     interest in giants, or one of those entities might be your warlockâs Otherworldly Patron. Mentors and Patrons Perhaps you had a giant as a mentor or a financial benefactor who taught you your profession
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     have a connection with giant-sized or prehistoric animals. You might call on the spirits of cave bears, dire wolves, or eagle-eyed pteranodons, or you might use your magic to take the shapes of such creatures. Or you could have a dinosaur companion. Nikki Dawes  A druid summons a primeval beast
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     important information to the general masses (such as a new royal decree), or convey a dire omen or warning. Brawl. A brawl erupts near the adventurers. It could be a tavern brawl; a battle between rival
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     any amount of damage. Companion. One or more characters are approached by a local who takes a friendly interest in the partyâs activities. As a twist, the would-be companion might be a spy sent to
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     does producing something that would pique the Black Earth cultistsâ interest. If admitted, the characters are escorted to Qarbo so that he can decide what to do with them (see âAudience with Qarboâ in
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     decide if and when such foes join an ongoing battle. This might lead to deadly combat encounters for the characters, since new opponents can rush in to join a fight that is still in progress, or arrive while the characters try to rest after a tough battle.
                                                
                                            
                                        






