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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hag. Over time, “Granny” or “Grampy” convinces the child that it’s okay to do bad deeds—starting with breaking things or wandering without permission, then
it.
A hag can have up to three iron tokens active at one time. As an action, the hag can discern the direction and approximate distance to those active tokens. The hag can deactivate any of those
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
(Costs 2 Actions). Olhydra releases one creature she is grappling by flinging the creature up to 60 feet away from her, in a direction of her choice. If the flung creature comes into contact with a
— bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life.
Violent downpours become frequent within 10 miles of the lair. A downpour occurs once every 2d12;{"diceNotation
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
neighbors take precedence.
Dragon Turtle Lair Features
The underwater caves inhabited by dragon turtles are structurally similar to the seaside caverns where bronze and topaz dragons lair. When
within 30 feet of the dragon turtle must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be moved 30 feet in a direction of the dragon turtle’s choice. On a success, the creature is moved 10 feet
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, and caverns inhabited by much larger, more dangerous folk. The jermlaine huddle in their small tunnels, avoiding contact with all other creatures unless they can marshal overwhelming numbers. When the
, they spill upon their enemies from every direction in a bid to overwhelm them with sheer numbers.
Allied Rodents. The jermlaine can decipher the chitters and squeaks of rats, and in turn can
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
a frivolous lark. You’ve maintained a solitary vigil outside the cavern entrance ever since.
2
You crossed the Guild in a bad way. Fortunately, its members think you’re dead. Less
homeless and unfortunate. You know where to go in the Lower City and Outer City for anonymity. In these slums and alley camps, you can get a damp bed and a bad meal, but also a degree of privacy and no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
some respects this area has never truly deserved its bad reputation. Yes, aside from the Field Ward, this is the area where most of Waterdeep’s poor reside. Yes, it is home to some of the least
literate people in the city. Yes, most of its taverns are inhabited by habitual drinkers, and far too many inns charge by the hour. But all must concede this: the residents of the Dock Ward often work the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. Thereafter, the piece points in the direction of the third rod piece inside Landro. If the party travels in that direction, the characters eventually reach the ruins of Landro (see the “Landro” section
. Personality. A Docent is designed to advise and assist the warforged it’s attached to, including acting as a translator. The Docent’s properties are under its control, and if you have a bad relationship with your Docent, it might refuse to assist you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
that keeps the townsfolk from leaving is the beer at the local tavern, which never seems to run out. As if things weren’t bad enough, the town has suffered several mysterious break-ins recently, with
no evidence of the intruders except dwarven boot tracks in the snow leading north. Since there are no known settlements in that direction, the townsfolk assume that Auril’s everlasting winter has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, the jermlaine lurk among the tunnels, dungeons, and caverns inhabited by much larger, more dangerous folk. The jermlaine huddle in their small tunnels, avoiding contact with all other creatures unless
the upper part of the ceiling. When they attack, they spill upon their enemies from every direction in a bid to overwhelm them with sheer numbers. Allied Rodents. The jermlaine can decipher the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
goal is to prevent the gold from falling into the hands of the bad guys. If all goes well, some of the gold will find its way into the characters’ pockets. Characters will have a hard time claiming it
lair are difficult for characters of lower than 5th level to overcome. You can gently steer characters in a different direction, drop hints that urge them to use extreme caution, or make deadly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
okay to do bad deeds—starting with breaking things or wandering without permission, then graduating to pushing someone down the stairs or setting a house on fire. Eventually, the child’s terrified
, the hag can hear the holder of the token but not the noise around it. A hag can have up to three iron tokens active at one time. As an action, the hag can discern the direction and approximate distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Bad Data The modron leader X01 isn’t just damaged—its mind has been overwhelmed. This is a result of flawed orders X01 received when it left Mechanus during the last Great Modron March, but more so
your direction.
The modrons’ belief that the Outlands have been corrupted are so strong that they’ve shaken the underpinnings of the plane. Now these mistaken beliefs manifest as a planar incarnate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
has her back to the upstairs window that faces east, and can’t see anyone approaching from that direction. Her incessant singing is so loud that she can’t hear anything but the loudest noises outside
clockwise direction and forming landings at various points. Situated next to each landing is a 9-foot-tall arrow slit that tapers to a width of 5 inches. Much of the tower floor and the staircase is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
. When a creature hits a minion with a ranged weapon attack, other minions in a line originating from the creature in the direction of the target, to a distance equal to the weapon’s short range, are in
additional zombie minions in an 80-foot-long line extending from Perigold in the direction of the target, reducing them to 0 hit points. If there are no other zombie minions in the line, then Perigold can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these riches by exploiting my tenants’ misery, buying up condemned property and renting it out for an exorbitant fee. Granny Nightshade is helping me to make amends. I told her I wanted to put my bad
-gotten gains were put to good use, my bad deeds would remain behind me. You are beholding the restless apparitions of those I hurt. They lurk behind my back, tormenting me with pokes at my ribs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
place, and gives it an iron token that it can use to confide in her. Over time, “Granny” convinces the child that it’s okay to have bad thoughts and do bad deeds — starting with breaking things or
wandering outside without permission, then graduating to pushing someone down the stairs or setting a house on fire. Sooner or later, the child’s family and community become terrified of the “bad seed” and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Features The underwater caves inhabited by dragon turtles are structurally similar to the seaside caverns where bronze and topaz dragons lair. When constructing a dragon turtle’s lair, you can simply
. A strong water current moves through the dragon turtle’s lair. Each creature within 30 feet of the dragon turtle must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be moved 30 feet in a direction of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
their revels to look in the voice’s direction, while others relocate their festivities. One of these locals approaches you—a satyr in an airy gown, whose eyes glow with tangerine light.
This is
the characters convince Kopoha to leave the Yearning Timbers, they need someplace to take her; otherwise, she returns to arguing with Manalath. Kopoha’s Bad Day Kopoha recently endured a crushing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
last night by a loud crash. According to the smith, a crystalline vine burst out of the ground and punched a hole through the roof of his neighbor’s bakery. “Must be divine punishment for the bad pies
outside. Joining them, you see a sinuous, crystalline vine erupting from the ground a few blocks away—tall enough to be seen above the rooftops. Screams of panic rise from the same direction.
A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
describing the present situation, what the bad guys are up to, and how the adventurers become involved in the story. Heroes Who Matter An adventure should allow the adventurers’ actions and decisions to
vast expanses of unchanging terrain. Dungeons that have branching corridors and similar decision points give players the opportunity to choose which direction their characters should go. Presenting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Flavor. In this box, broadly describe the direction you envision for your game. See the “Setting Expectations” section for the kinds of information to include here.
Potentially Sensitive Elements
” in chapter 3 for suggestions). Scott Murphy Conflicts between characters aren’t always bad, but they can get in the way of the game Communicating Limits. Make sure everyone is comfortable with how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
gray slime found in puddles throughout this level. Advice from the Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of Papazotl, Unkh, or Wongo receive advice when entering this area: Shrewd Papazotl
configuration 3 is illuminated. If the dial is turned, the currently lit crystal goes out and the crystal to the left or right (the direction the dial is turned) lights up. Blue Button. Pushing the blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
fighting spined devils, bearded devils, barbed devils, horned devils, and erinyes. Advice from the Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of I’jin, Obo’laka, or Shagambi receive advice when
make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a success, the creature moves out of the block’s way in whichever direction it prefers. On a failed save, the creature takes 55 (10d10) bludgeoning damage. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. When an untethered creature is shoved or otherwise moved across the floor, it travels in one direction and does not stop until it comes into contact with a wall or other barrier. The alcoves contain
treasure (see “Treasure” below). Advice from the Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of Kubazan, Obo’laka, or Wongo receive the following advice: Impulsive Kubazan urges his host to attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
damage.
Fling (Costs 2 Actions). Olhydra releases one creature she is grappling by flinging the creature up to 60 feet away from her, in a direction of her choice. If the flung creature comes into
Olhydra’s presence in an elemental node creates a number of widespread effects — bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life. Violent downpours become frequent within 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
—the Crystalmist Mountains, the Jotens, and the Hellfurnaces—are inhabited by fierce giants who launch all-too-frequent raids into the nearby lands of the Yeomanry, Sterich, and Geoff.
—Bigby
far from the height of their civilization. Ruins might be inhabited by the once-giant hulks or Undead giants that appear in chapter 6, by Constructs crafted by giants, or by any kind of creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
kidnapped an important noble. 19 The descendants of a displaced people want to reclaim their ancestral city, which is now inhabited by monsters. 20 A renowned group of adventurers never returned from an
approach the lich’s level of power. 9 A holy temple was built around a portal leading to one of the Lower Planes to prevent any evil from passing through in either direction. Now the temple has come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
their brackets, they never burn out. If a torch is removed from its bracket, it burns down normally. Advice from the Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of Nangnang or Shagambi receive advice
rises to seal the tunnel. Any creature atop the block when it meets the ceiling must succeed on a DC 7 Dexterity saving throw to leap clear in one direction or the other. On a failed save, the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
passage heads in the same direction. A set of narrow stairs cut into the rock wind up to the north, and two old wooden doors stand in a wall of dressed stone to the east.
The stream flowing from area
salted meat gone bad, sacks of flour or grain covered in russet-colored mold, tuns of cider turned to vinegar.
Two open archways in the east wall lead to a similar room, and two more openings are dimly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
soldiers (consisting of four guards and four tribal warriors) on a two-week patrol back in the direction they came from; their orders are to destroy any undead they encounter. If either request is refused
mattresses. 8. Latrines Anywhere but Chult, these latrines would be excellent. Here, daily rain floods the pits and flushes their contents through the camp. As if that’s not bad enough, the wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, broadly describe the direction you envision for your game. See the “Setting Expectations” section for the kinds of information to include here.
Potentially Sensitive Elements. If you know that some
. Conflicts between characters aren’t always bad. It’s OK for characters (and players) to disagree about how to deal with a captured enemy or which side to back in a brewing war. If the disagreement gets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
citizens of Sigil with growing concern. Lhar works to expand the Bleak Cabal’s charitable influence. Under his direction, the Bleak Cabal has opened community kitchens throughout the city where hungry
animosity. They have bad blood with the Harmonium, who view the Fated as wrongheaded and dangerous, and Factol Darkwood and Factol Montgomery of the Society of Sensation are bitter rivals. Fraternity of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
navigation weren’t bad enough, explorers must bring their own provisions into the Mournland, unless they want to risk the danger of ingesting tainted food and water. Terrain Features The Day of
, with an equal chance for each effect. The effect lasts until the creature leaves the area. 6 The pull of gravity is lessened. Creatures can jump twice the normal distance in any direction, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
efforts to undercut Acquisitions Incorporated’s reputation and success. Dagdra has made a lot of bad choices in her life, from leaving her church to joining Dran Enterprises and getting stuck with
their story. Fortunately, Dagdra is open to reconsidering her life choices and allegiances — and is having a really bad day. If the characters agree to help her complete her tasks, she reveals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the rune, and it must immediately use its reaction to move its speed in the direction of the pillars. The frightened creature can’t move closer to the far end of the hallway until it uses its action
. Heavily damaging a statue is a bad idea, for doing so leaves the gas vents open. Reducing a statue to 0 hit points (AC 17; 20 hp; resistance to fire, piercing, and slashing damage; immune to poison