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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
each: arcane gate, detect thoughts, true seeingWarlocks of the Great Old One gain their powers through magical pacts forged with eldritch entities from strange and distant realms of existence. Some
wickedness inspired by bizarre beings from beyond the stars.
Warlocks
Warlocks gain arcane might through magical pacts with mysterious entities. While some use their abilities to serve the sources of their power, others use them to undermine or even destroy these entities.Psychic
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ominous astrological events, these ravenous invaders make worlds ready for unimaginable masters or distant, greater manifestations of themselves. Employing their malleable forms, emissaries work to
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
emissaries are the fingers of alien realms, digits that tip the scales of reality toward terror. Heralded by ominous astrological events, these ravenous invaders make worlds ready for unimaginable masters or
distant, greater manifestations of themselves. Employing their malleable forms, emissaries work to undermine perceptions of order, trust, and reality on global scales, readying worlds for sanity
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
master of Undermountain, Halaster can alter the entire dungeon to some extent. His lair actions and regional effects don’t extend beyond Undermountain.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20
effect is triggered, as though Halaster had cast minor illusion in an area. Common illusions include the echo of rattling chains, the distant sound of explosive spells being cast, a dusty cloak or a rusty
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the first inhabitants of the Nine Hells, predating even the arrival of Asmodeus, the plane’s foremost ruler. Long-lived devils and occult sages theorize Zargon and its kind were invaders from
another plane—or another reality entirely.
When Asmodeus ascended the infernal hierarchy, he and his legions wiped out most of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
this role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas
Elf
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“I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on a
have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
achieve this immortality.
The Aereni are isolationists who have little interest in the world beyond their island. The Five Nations are a place of chaos and war. With this in mind, what has caused you to
Human
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pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land.
— Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow
In the
traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present—making them well suited to the adventuring life—but also plan for the future
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
lazy, but when Linene came around looking for a missing broach, she was out the door before I could blink an eye.
— Toblen Stonehill, innkeeper
Hailing from a strange and distant land
tabaxi rarely stay in one place for long. Their innate nature pushes them to leave no secrets uncovered, no treasures or legends lost.
Wandering Outcasts
Most tabaxi remain in their distant
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
achieve this immortality.
The Aereni are isolationists who have little interest in the world beyond their island. The Five Nations are a place of chaos and war. With this in mind, what has caused you to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Chapter 2: Distant Lands This section of the gazetteer provides a glimpse of the wonder and adventure found in the lands beyond Khorvaire’s horizon. Use these entries to inspire adventures that take
place in these distant lands, and to introduce trinkets or relics from foreign realms into Khorvaire. Map 2.2: Islands of Aerenal View Large Version
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk.
Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or
plans, or cultivating other methods to progress beyond their simple existence as hunters and gatherers.
Hapless Soft Ones
At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
bestow visions upon the folk of Atagua. However, when Atagua fell to invaders from a distant land, visions from Chimagua ended. The sages known as the Green Doctors sought to reconnect the land to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Vogler Invasion Encounters d10 Encounter 1–2 A family of four commoners gets separated from the other evacuees. Unless escorted to the wharf, they try to hide from the invaders. 3 An abandoned cat
(Perception) score of 14 or higher notice it. Unless alerted, the other characters are surprised when the kapak attacks. Direct Attack From between buildings sprint five cloaked invaders, their clawed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Runic Circle The Runic Circle combines the functions of a giant’s spellbook, an astronomical chart, and a beacon to travelers beyond the stars. The ancient giants who created the circle traveled to
distant lands and other worlds. Those who stayed behind used the circle to maintain communication with explorers, helping them pilot their flying ships home. Standing stones form a great circle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
The Restless Dead After the characters retire for the night, the quiet of Anadoua’s Rest House is disturbed. Read or paraphrase the following text: Distant music provides an almost hypnotic undertone
captive in death. Their sorrow causes them to fear the characters are allies of the invaders who murdered them. Before the haints can say much, or after 1 round of combat, a wraith that looks like a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
area around the gate looks like a battlefield and is littered with heaps of broken metal and shattered armaments. A ring of barricades circles the gate, beyond which at least two hundred Rigus soldiers
the soldiers are polite, they both have duties to perform and are watchful of the gate. Invaders’ Methods The invading Acheron forces serve a warlord named Thalir Heartbane, a goblin warlord favored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Wandering Outcasts Most tabaxi remain in their distant homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves. However, not all
curiosity are compelled to wander far and wide. They seek out stories, artifacts, and lore. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the tabaxi remain isolated but never ignorant of the world beyond their home.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Legends of Djaynai and Janya Djaynai has been a beacon of independence and knowledge for millennia. Indeed, Djaynai has ultimately prevailed over all invaders, with a key role played by the mystical
Djaynai and beyond. Beneath the Nightsea, the realm of Janya has its own tales. Many tell of how early Janyans were focused not only on rebuilding their lives but on preserving what they treasured from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
between natives and invaders.
The north wall depicts people questing for a new land; their experiences during the journey include crossing treacherous mountains, sailing over storm-tossed seas, and
.
Double bronze doors stand in the eastern end of the south wall. Down the hall to the west is an archway carved in the form of twining serpents. Beyond it, the corridor continues on into shadow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of a hand, amid stains of dried blood.
Distant Voices. Echoes of distant voices occasionally fill the room, emanating from 10-inch-long, 5-inch wide vents in the ceiling (see “Echoes” below
).
Secret Door. A secret door leading south is obvious from this side (no ability check required). It has two eye-holes bored into it at a height of 5 feet, allowing a creature to peer into area 2a beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Invaders are using the Shroud to disguise their assault.
4 The priests of Osybus (see chapter 5) are draining life from Darkon to empower the imprisoned vestige of a wicked deity.
Azalin’s
experiments with the Shroud, a taste of this threat can take the form of damage, stress (see “Fear and Stress” in chapter 4), or a glimpse of the deadly forces lurking beyond. Don’t outright slay characters who encounter the Shroud, but make sure the experience reinforces the threat to all of Darkon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
-lived devils and occult sages theorize Zargon and its kind were invaders from another plane—or another reality entirely. When Asmodeus ascended the infernal hierarchy, he and his legions wiped out most
of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even Asmodeus’ might. No matter what blistering wrath Asmodeus brought to bear on Zargon, the aberration continually re-formed from its horn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
darkness beyond the range of the characters’ light and darkvision. As characters move toward the apparent source, the echoes become more distant, as though originating somewhere else. Unless the characters
walls beyond your circle of light. The air is cold and damp, and you can hear a waterfall somewhere in the blackness, along with faint echoes of battle.
The echoes of battle are always in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, the blister bursts with a chorus of distant sighs. A moment later, a spectral figure appears. Memory of Peace If the characters destroy the spirit blister, the spirit of a ninuno appears and thanks
that stood here, but when invaders burned the sacred tree Bathalang Puno and the surrounding city, the ninuno was overwhelmed by the pain of those who died. Angry spirits still haunt the island, their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
market attracts visitors from distant lands with delicious foods, rare treasures, and all manner of unpredictable fortunes. Tourists nicknamed this ever-changing district the “Dancing Night Market
” due to its festive atmosphere and the colorful displays of magical lights that illuminate vendors’ wares. Beyond Siabsungkoh’s regional market district, lush jungles are home to rare plants and animals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
such as etherealness and astral projection allow characters to enter these planes and traverse them to reach the planes beyond. The Ethereal Plane is a misty, fog-bound dimension that is sometimes
white and gray streaking among motes of light resembling distant stars. Erratic whirlpools of color flicker in midair like spinning coins. Occasional bits of solid matter can be found here, but most of the Astral Plane is an endless, open domain.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
magnificent bridge arcs into the air, stretching high above the trees and over the sea beyond. The span soars without supports, its path bending in serpentine curves that stretch into the distance. The
it’s used less than the others. These legendary structures were created by draconic magic in the distant past and still feature prominently in local legends. Characters who succeed on a DC 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
such as etherealness and astral projection allow characters to enter these planes and traverse them to reach the planes beyond. The Ethereal Plane is a misty, fog-bound dimension that is sometimes
white and gray streaking among motes of light resembling distant stars. Erratic whirlpools of color flicker in midair like spinning coins. Occasional bits of solid matter can be found here, but most of the Astral Plane is an endless, open domain.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
beyond, reaching distant Zakhara, Kara-Tur, and even Maztica. His work focused on conjuration and elemental evocation, so he often kept elementals and genies for company. Xonthal prized solitude, so he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
-threatening evils for centuries. Shifters draw on their distant lycanthropic heritage to manifest bestial traits for short periods of time. Warforged are artificial lifeforms built to fight in the Last War. Created as tools of battle, they now seek a place and purpose beyond war.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mechanical engineering, it was just the beginning of new scientific fields you now explore. 6 Exploration. Khorvaire is a vast continent, and areas beyond the heartland of the Five Nations are poorly charted. Your focus is on understanding the wilder places of the world, as well as distant cultures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
beyond, reaching distant Zakhara, Kara-Tur, and even Maztica. His work focused on conjuration and elemental evocation, so he often kept elementals and genies for company. Xonthal prized solitude, so he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Citadel Felbarr Among the eldest and grandest of the Delzoun holds, Citadel Felbarr was built more than three thousand years ago — a span of time beyond the ability of younger races to comprehend
our surprise and delight, another orc horde assaulted the orcs inside the Citadel of Many Arrows. Biding his time until the invaders broke down the gates, Emerus vanquished both tribes of orcs and