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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the grung’s skin must succeed on a DC 12
Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature no longer in direct contact with the grung can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins)
Feature: Urban Infrastructure
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it was sabotage that destroyed my first laboratory and killed many of my friends, and I seek revenge against whoever did it.
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I have the schematics for an invention that I hope to build one day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Rookledust (neutral good rock gnome) moved to Nightlund decades ago from the distant gnome homeland of Mount Nevermind. She uses the acolyte stat block, but the effects of her Spellcasting manifest from
. “The faster I talk, think, and invent, the faster I can improve my designs.” Ideal. “Not only can I make that, I can make it better!” Bond. “Through invention, we make a more interesting world.” Flaw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the stat block in the Monster Manual. Spells and equipment mentioned in the adventure are described in the Player’s Handbook. Magic items are described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, unless the adventure’s text direct you to an item’s description in appendix D.
most of the creatures encountered in this adventure. The rest can be found in appendix C. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block as a way of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
stat block to represent members of the green, blue, and purple castes.) Red grungs are the tribe’s scholars and spellcasters, and they are superior to purple, blue, and green grungs. (Use the grung
wildling stat block to represent members of the red caste.) Higher castes include orange grungs, which are elite warriors that have authority over all lesser grungs, and gold grungs, which hold the highest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
can direct the characters to the nearby wildernesses where these groups dwell. Heart Delta Heart Delta lies a few miles away from Camp Greenbriar. When the characters visit there, read or paraphrase
the elephant Ophelia addresses hundreds of gathered animals nightly. Characters seeking Ophelia find her here. Ophelia uses the elephant stat block, with the following changes: Ophelia is lawful good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
guiding both groups are the purple grungs, which serve as administrators and commanders. (Use the grung stat block to represent members of the green, blue, and purple castes.) Red grungs are the
tribe’s scholars and magic users. They are superior to purple, blue, and green grungs and given proper respect even by grungs of higher status. (Use the grung wildling stat block to represent members of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Grung The grung stat block represents a typical grung warrior or hunter, met either in a grung community or traveling elsewhere as a mercenary, game warden, guard, or bandit. Grung
Small Humanoid, Any
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
watch, one of them collapses — and is suddenly and horrifyingly petrified into another chunk of black stone.
At the far end of the chapel, a handsome priest stands behind an altar block that glows an
…
Creatures The roughly thirty humanoids here (use the cultist stat block) include loyal cultists pressed into service, workers being punished, and captured prisoners. None of the worshipers (except Pentival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
characters entered the dungeon, and aren’t expecting any resistance given the low-key nature of their cleaning assignment. Grunka wears an acid spray gun, an invention of Dran Enterprises R&D. Add the
following attack action to her stat block:
GRUNKA AND FRAHT
Acid Spray Gun (Recharge 5–6). The hobgoblin sprays acid in a 10-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
nearest creatures. Roll a d20 for the shadows’ initiative, again with no modifier. Alternative Scenarios Some characters might want to resort to options other than direct ship-to-ship combat when the
only one ballista attack each round. The rest of the crew—six githyanki pirates using the bandit stat block, but which are resistant to psychic damage—leave their stations to defend the ship, taking the characters on in combat. See appendix C for the squid ship’s layout.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
everything any other one is aware of.
Aasterinian encourages all dragons to think for themselves rather than relying on the ideas or opinions of others. She cherishes learning and invention and
direction as the creatures do, remaining interposed between them and the direct glare of the sun, and grants them advantage on saving throws to resist the effects of extreme heat (see the Dungeon Master’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
(use the veteran stat block) armed with crossbows stop them and question them about their origins, business, and destination. Attack on the Final Steps As the characters converse with the sentries, a
hatred.” No one in the camp knows more than this, as the scouts left the island weeks ago. However, the remaining troops can direct the characters to Sorrow’s Zenith if the characters wish to investigate further.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Traits You can add traits to a creature’s stat block to communicate aspects of the creature’s nature. See the Creature Traits list for sample traits. You can also use traits from other stat blocks in
creature has a supernatural connection to another creature or an object and knows the most direct route to it, provided the two are within 1 mile of each other. Siege Monster. The creature deals double
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
here, constantly mixing fresh pigments to be applied to the plaster walls. A muralist uses the cultist stat block with the following changes: It knows the thaumaturgy cantrip. It has resistance to
identifies the ingredients as including impossibly bright-red blood. If questioned, the muralists talk of working in the tomb in the service of its art, which transcends all other concerns. They direct the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
stat block in the Monster Manual). Overjoyed, Blinsky has begun training the monkey to fetch toys from hard-to-reach shelves. The toymaker has also fitted Piccolo with a custom-tailored ballerina
Izek’s dolls. Von Weerg’s Masterpiece. Blinsky considers himself a student of a great inventor and toymaker named Fritz von Weerg. Blinsky has heard rumors that von Weerg’s greatest invention—a clockwork
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Trickery Gold nugget
Gelf Darkhearth CN Frustration, destruction War Broken anvil
Nebelun CG Invention, luck Forge,* Knowledge, Trickery Bellows and lizard tail
Rill
threatens a community. Brains over Brawn. Garl favors trickery and illusion over direct combat, preferring to use his mind to overcome a problem rather than his steel. For gnomes to thrive, they must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
emanate from four green, blister-like growths entangled amid the great tree’s roots.
Whether the creature is alone or the dragon hunters are present depends on whether the characters found a direct
path to the lair and whether they met the dragon hunters along the way. See “Dragon Hunters” below for more details. Pangil ng Buwan (see the bakunawa stat block at the end of this adventure) is covered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Creating a Monster Stat Block If you want a full monster stat block, use the following method to create your new monster. The introduction to the Monster Manual explains all the components of a
monster’s stat block. Familiarize yourself with that material before you begin. In the course of creating your monster, if you find yourself unable to make a decision, let the examples in the Monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
rambunctious inventor named Professor Orbys Bumblewing (chaotic good, gnome mage), the facility is a hub of aeolian research and invention. Within the domed observatory, Bumblewing and her colleagues aim to
creature’s capture or extermination. 3 Orbys Bumblewing asks the characters to test a dubious new flying machine. During their flight, Nimbus Knife bandits attempt to steal it. 4 A wave of murder sweeps through Midtown, caused by a malevolent breeze (use the ghost stat block) that possesses the townsfolk.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
own crew in a direct attempt to control and protect its neighborhood. Such is the case with the Bloomridge Dandies, wealthy merchant scions who loudly proclaim that the Flaming Fist isn’t doing enough
is the result of a citywide crew having a natural local nexus, such as the Porters’ Union and the Butchers’ Block tending to dominate Eastway, as their members congregate near the Basilisk Gate for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
overcome the characters and add their essences to his realm. Once the characters defeat the fanatics and return through the Briny Pool, the godlet realizes he must take direct action. When the characters
realm like surgeons operating with a hatchet. Your intrusion ends now.”
The refraction of Ilvaash (see the stat block below) wields only a sliver of the godlet’s power but is nevertheless a formidable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
While in the sanctum, Kas is careful to leave no direct evidence that he’s not Mordenkainen. In Mordenkainen’s quarters (area S8), Kas leaves spellbooks and collections of notes spread across the
the Characters. If the characters confront Kas before chapter 9, allow the battle to play out using the stat block for Kas in appendix B. If Kas defeats the characters, he kills them and absconds to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
own crew in a direct attempt to control and protect its neighborhood. Such is the case with the Bloomridge Dandies, wealthy merchant scions who loudly proclaim that the Flaming Fist isn’t doing enough
is the result of a citywide crew having a natural local nexus, such as the Porters’ Union and the Butchers’ Block tending to dominate Eastway, as their members congregate near the Basilisk Gate for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
It’s unlikely, but one or more characters might be present when Kas reveals his true identity. In this case, use the stat block presented in the “Kas the Betrayer” section in appendix B. Kas focuses
ensuing chapters significantly easier for the characters. When the characters are ready, Alustriel can direct them to a portal in Sigil that leads to Pandesmos. It’s up to you whether the door opens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
tasks in 6 rounds or fewer, they win the challenge. While Sid works the crowd, the assistants can answer any questions with details from this section. The assistants direct participants not to move
the prepared beans to the woks. Prawn Preparation. The large tank contains four 8-foot-long jagged koi prawns (use the giant sea horse stat block). Participants must slay one of the prawns. Waiting sous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
plumach or Ascetelis can direct the characters there (see the following section). If the group fails to get the plumach to speak with them, Ascetelis can find them another plumach willing to talk, but
doing so takes 1d4 hours. Plumachs avoid conflict; they use the same stat block as ferrumach rilmani (see Morte’s Planar Parade). Steps along the Spire Characters who spend a day searching the region
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
a type of dragon associated with one of the following damage types (DM’s choice): Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Poison. This choice affects other aspects of the stat block.
Actions
Multiattack
target is more than 5 feet from the harpy, the target moves on its turn toward the harpy by the most direct route, trying to get within 5 feet of the harpy. It doesn’t avoid Opportunity Attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
direct the characters toward some random character who he swears is Oppal, just to lighten the mood. He also spills if the characters offer him a bribe of 5 gp or more. “Afraid Oppal got herself nicked
particularly convincing about their ignorance, Moguhl and her bandits attack in hopes that a good beating can convince them to tell what they know. Moguhl uses the wererat stat block and wields a +1 shortsword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
block), is startled when the characters appear. After his initial surprise, he introduces himself to the characters and expresses his delight that they have opened the portal to the mansion. He has been
rest of the mansion, but they can answer direct questions with the following information: Cumin was created by Fistandia, while Coriander says that a mage named Freyot created it. Their masters went
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Exploration is open-ended; the players don’t take turns moving around the dungeon the way they do in combat. As they explore, direct the players to freely move around on the map, but stop them when they reach
wyrmling’s stat block) prompts another type of D20 Test: a saving throw. Saving throws—also called saves—are named for the ability modifiers they use; in this case, characters use Dexterity to dodge an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
). The hostel’s proprietor is a human woman named Berta. Four peppy humans in leather aprons help her carry supplies, cook, and clean. Berta and her assistants use the commoner stat block. They’re
beds. Hostel Visitors. The Hostel Visitors table details guests the characters might encounter in the hostel. All adult visitors use the commoner stat block. If the characters failed to earn Hadley’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
colossus could direct itself but at diminished power. A colossus also carried a sizable contingent of elite troops, who could ride in safety within the colossus while it crushed through enemy lines or
upon a reality the world isn’t ready to face: an operational colossus (see the stat block in chapter 6). Entering a Colossus Map 4.8 shows a fallen colossus. The mostly hollow interior of a colossus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
to area 77 is locked. Curse Glyph. Ihanvas wants to block direct access to her lair from area 77, so a magic glyph has been placed in the area marked on the map. Any creature that enters the marked
Intelligence check, the controller can direct the globe to move with it, remaining within 5 feet of the controller. A globe’s controller can enter and leave the globe at will. The controller can maintain control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
scything blade can be broken, a sliding block can be held in place, or a net can be torn apart. A magic trap can be disabled by someone who can undermine the magic used to power it. Typically, a
instances, the trap is the last line of defense against a thief or intruder. Alarm traps, since they pose no direct physical threat, are appropriate for areas that are also used by a dungeon’s