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Acquisitions Incorporated
resembles a massive version of its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed
doesn't struggle, the deep crow takes it back to its lair to be devoured at leisure. Creatures that do struggle might be repeatedly dropped from a height to soften them up a bit.
Family Ties. Deep crows
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
magic, etherealness, faerie fire, fly, insect plague, invisibilityDrow spellcasters who seek to devote themselves wholly to Lolth, the Spider Queen, sometimes walk the sinister path of the arachnomancer
(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The drow magically transforms into a Large spider, remaining in that form for up to 1 hour, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
life of a gnome, whether one is investigating the nature of magic or trying to invent a better back scratcher. Questions about the world fill a gnome’s head: how an insect flies, a fish swims, or a
Kobold
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
lay up to six eggs per year, and an egg matures for two to three months before it hatches.
Kobolds don’t engage in funeral ceremonies; a dead kobold’s body is burned or disposed of in
some other convenient way (or, in a cannibalistic tribe, eaten). Kobolds believe that if they die in service to their tribe, Kurtulmak immediately sends each of them back to life as the next egg laid in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
giant’s behalf. When the ettin wants to talk to himself, one head gives the message to his steward, who runs off to deliver it to the other steward, who runs back to deliver it to the other head, and back
remains, the companion boggle having been disposed of in area 7. Both stewards are thus now the same creature, who works hard to make sure this is never discovered. The boggle intuits (correctly) that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Cache The party finds a cache of supplies left behind by other explorers. There’s no way to tell from the cache whether those who left it are still alive and coming back for it, or dead. Roll a d20
supply of insect repellent salve (see chapter 1) in a leather tube 10 1d4 quivers, each containing 1d20 arrows 11 Canoe with six paddles 12 2 hooded lanterns and 10 flasks of lamp oil 13 Two-person tent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
knights venture back to the Shadowlands with evidence of their victories, often carrying evil back to their homeland. The knights of the Circle regularly provide bold—and ill-fated—assistance to other
would-be heroes. The Kargat and the Kargatane Darkon’s secret police, the Kargat, is composed of vampires and others supernaturally disposed toward intrigue. Since Azalin’s disappearance (see “Darkon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
unexpected presence in the darkness. The remnants of a rockfall have opened up a small vaulted cavern along the passageway. Apart from the occasional glowing insect scuttling along the walls, the cavern is
dark. Suddenly, a loud voice booms out all around you in Undercommon: “Turn back or suffer a death so horrible you cannot imagine! You have been warned!”
The voice is actually a minor illusion cantrip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
presume?” the figure asks wearily. “I still haven’t disposed of the last poor souls the so-called master of the tomb sent here.” The homunculus then pulls the alchemist’s face into an expression of wry
which tiny insect victims are being sacrificed. Thessalar’s Bargain Thessalar knows about the Infernal Machine components in the temple, and appears to entertain the notion of bargaining with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
friendly yuan-ti since the larger force of evil ones descended on the village. Pond Mother fears that either they have been disposed of, or they have been imprisoned in the old temple that lies north of
Jans will transport the characters as far as he can, then drop them off just outside the crab maze that borders the community before turning back south.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
doesn’t have hands or feet. But a beholder could wear magic rings on its eyestalks or affix a magic cloak to its back, and the items function as they would if used by a humanoid. At your discretion, a
. These items are stored somewhere in the lair until they’re disposed of — sometimes by distributing them among the minions as gifts, other times by disintegration. A beholder’s personality greatly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
quietly disposed of by Emil and his allies. When Kiril returned, he was accompanied by a pack of several dozen dire wolves loyal to Strahd, and he brought word from Castle Ravenloft that Strahd was not
pleased with Emil’s attempt to fracture the pack. The dire wolves took Emil back to Castle Ravenloft to face punishment, and he was never seen again. Kiril reestablished his dominance, but his ideas and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
otherwise disposed of along with valuables deliberately intended for the River Guide discover that they can make use of such items when trading for Athreos’s services. Spirits that reach the shores
death, either by overstepping their bounds or by trying to draw the dead back into life, the River Guide has little to do with them. More than once, this isolation has put Athreos in silent conflict with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
arm with a mind of its own 03–04 Wearable blanket with sleeves and a hood 05–06 Small, rectangular device that can record and play back audio of up to 1 minute in length 07–08 Glow-in-the-dark ink
tree 75–76 Otherworldly insect preserved in amber 77–78 Syringe filled with a viscous, yellow serum 79–80 Tiny brass orrery 81–82 Log of passenger names 83–84 Gas mask with a hole in it 85–86 Small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
fire, fly, insect plague, invisibility
Bonus Actions
Change Shape (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The drow magically transforms into a Large spider, remaining in that form for up to 1 hour
, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. It can speak and cast spells while in spider form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying in Humanoid form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
self-serving beast. The soul of Victoro’s eldest son, Osvaldo, is forever lost and can’t be saved. To allay his guilt, Victoro has forged a plan to win back the souls of his young twins, Terenzio and
, protection from energy
4th level (3 slots): banishment, dimension door, divination, freedom of movement, polymorph
5th level (2 slots): dominate person, flame strike, modify memory, insect plague
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
body is burned or disposed of in some other convenient way (or, in a cannibalistic tribe, eaten). Kobolds believe that if they die in service to their tribe, Kurtulmak immediately sends each of them
back to life as the next egg laid in the hatchery. If a particularly important or respected member of a tribe dies, the hatchery is closely monitored. The next egg laid is immediately separated from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, the Red Bazaar deals in everyday needs: locally produced meat, vegetables, tropical fruit, tej, light tropical clothing, insect repellent, rain catchers, and other household goods. The buyers and
back to the regions where the cloth originated. Local tailors craft the fabric into the long shirts, knee-length pants, sarongs, and kilts favored in Port Nyanzaru. The cliff below the dye works and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
leads back to Atagua.
A character who investigates the walls and succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation or Nature) check realizes they’re inside some gigantic creature, though it doesn’t seem
to be alive. Eggs. A heap of oblong insect eggs filled with swirling, psychedelic colors fills the center of the room. These eggs are a manifestation of the dream energy the Drought Elder is stealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
survived the gauntlet of undead and dinosaur attacks, making it back to Port Nyanzaru in a canoe laden with treasure. There’s no doubt he’s led a life of adventure; his body bears many scars from his
the city. Kwayothé Deals in fruit, wine, ale, tej, oil, perfume, and insect repellent Kwayothé (NE female Chultan human priest wearing a ring of fire resistance) is calm and contemplative in a way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
require combating a rival organization’s disinformation attempts one day, then besting a castle’s defenses the next. The day after that, some poor sap named Bob might need to be disposed of. And no matter
taught you that even the most mundane flora and natural materials can be used to wondrous effect.
4 While lost in the Underdark, you were forced to consume mold, fungus, and insect parts to survive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
hadozee then shudders as a horned ghost vacates his body, cackles, and disappears. Flinch blinks his eyes back into focus, then says in his normal voice, “Do I smell smoke?”
Flinch remembers nothing of
disposed of. Giving Chase If the Second Wind was destroyed earlier in the adventure, continue with “Shipless Pursuit” below. Otherwise, skip ahead to “Aboard the Second Wind.” Shipless Pursuit Without the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
!” I show him the letter that drew us here.
Phillip: I watch his reaction as he reads it.
1 Jared: He reaches for the letter but pulls back before touching it. “That seal—it’s not my
easier to influence an NPC who’s already disposed to help you, as Ismark is here. Ismark’s Friendly attitude gives Phillip Advantage on the roll. In this case, Advantage made the difference between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
circle back to Thay. The destination sigils aren’t recorded anywhere in the heart, so following her is impossible. She’ll return in a few days when things have quieted down. How she proceeds from that
sometimes capture luckless explorers and bring them here. Prisoners are kept in the iron cage while Valindra questions them, then disposed of in the swamp. The cage is not in use when characters arrive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
demiplane’s magic brought the entire ship back instead. Wynemar holds court here, attended by her first mate, a death knight named Lord Gallien, along with other lieutenants and lesser Undead. Withered
vineyard’s toxic spores for 24 hours. Hungry insect swarms ravage this section of the demiplane. Undead that inhabit the Withered Vineyard for extended periods of time sometimes transform into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
psychic damage. U3. Soluun’s Stateroom If he has not been encountered and disposed of elsewhere, a drow gunslinger named Soluun Xibrindas (see appendix B) is here, worshiping before a shrine of Lolth
Medium creature. The chair is situated before a panel of dials, levers, and buttons. Tervaround and Anverth stand by the back wall, monitoring gauges and performing system checks. A copper speaking tube
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
using the power of the Companion. These skeletons attack any intruders on the cemetery grounds. When the minotaur skeletons are disposed of and the characters get their first close look at the chapel
, or can enter through the main entrance at area G1 or the unlocked back door into area G3. G1. Walk of Bravery Read the following as the characters approach this area: Carved pillars resembling heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed feet, and the cluster of red
crow takes it back to its lair to be devoured at leisure. Creatures that do struggle might be repeatedly dropped from a height to soften them up a bit.
Family Ties. Deep crows live alone for an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
warns in a deep, dire tone, “Turn back—this is not the way!” A character who examines one of the faces and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the glint of a gemstone in its mouth
littered with broken bones. Near the back wall lies a busted skeleton with a horned bovine head splintered with cracks. Two leather sacks brimming with gold rest near the skeleton.
The skeleton is that of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
beside it animates and warns in a deep, dire tone, “Turn back—this is not the way!” A character who examines one of the faces and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the glint of a
water’s surface is 40 feet below the tunnel’s exit. L5: Littered Cave This small cave is littered with broken bones. Near the back wall lies a busted skeleton with a horned bovine head splintered with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
are set like oversized stepping stones.
Demonic Faces. The mouths of these relief carvings are the source of the magical breeze. Insect Floor. The floor is 2 feet below the level of the doors and
filled completely with dead insects along with occasional bones, making it difficult terrain. Pit Traps. Scattered through the room, hidden beneath the blanket of insect bodies, are several pit traps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
(Perception) check sees the faint outline of a doorway at the back of the tomb. The door is unlocked, swings open with a gentle push, and leads to area N8. N7: Crawlspace The cramped passage is large enough
What was once a serene crypt now lies in ruin. Two chipped stone pillars brace the vaulted ceiling. Tombs are cracked open, and reanimated corpses prowl the room. At the center of the room’s back wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
inset with glowing crystal bands run along the north side of this room. Between the columns stand two still, insect-like constructs. Sporadically, lightning arcs between a column and one of the
orchestra pits, while a dais in the center holds a bejeweled throne whose back is carved like the rays of the sun. Seated on the throne is a human man dressed in crimson robes and wearing a crown bearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
curios.
Yiggleblight the night hag used this chamber as a lair until she was rudely disposed of (see area S3). Treasure. A detect magic spell reveals six magic items in the niches, including a black
nalfeshnee attempts to control Crokek’toeck, but Yeenoghu’s pet answers only to the Gnoll Lord. After Trantolox tries to control Crokek’toeck for 3 rounds, the nalfeshnee and the other demons retreat back to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
if the substitution isn’t made before the character finishes another long rest. Treasure. A small cabinet that stands against the back wall of the room can’t be spotted through the fog until a
compartment in its false back. A character can use an action to try to open this compartment, either with thieves’ tools and a successful DC 15 Dexterity check, or by forcing it open with a successful DC 20