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Magic Items
Dungeon Masterâs Guide
. Legend says Vecnaâs destruction came at Kasâs hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenantâs doom, leaving only Kasâs sword behind.
Bloodthirst. The sword thirsts for
cast a spell, you canât cast that spell again from it until the next dawn.
Spirit of Kas. While the sword is on your person, you gain the following benefits:
Battle Hunger. You add 1d10 to your
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
This wand is shaped like a drop spindle wrapped in red thread. The wand has 6 charges that can be used for the following properties:
Battle Foreknowledge. When you roll initiative, you can expend 1
charge to add or subtract your proficiency bonus from the total roll.
Doom Foretold. As an action, you can expend 2 charges to target a creature within 30 feet of yourself and invoke that creature
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
proven false. In some lands, the silhouette of a catoblepas, with its tail extended over its body and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom.
Sages say that gods of
, drinking the monstersâ milk and using them as guardians or pets. Other legends say that those of impure heart can tame a catoblepas and whisper of malevolent warlocks and wicked knights who ride them into battle.
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
life. In battle, they are deadly foes, channeling the Cataclysmic fire that limns their bones and fuels their breath. They take cruel delight in snatching foes in their jaws, rushing into the air, then
dropping the snared creatures to their doom.
Death Dragons
Death dragons are the Undead skeletal remains of metallic or chromatic dragons, infused with the lingering fires of the Cataclysm by foul
Goliath
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individualâs heroic effort can ensure the entire groupâs survival.
Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and
seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Few goliath adventurers reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments.
Fair Play
For goliaths, competition exists only
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy.
Gods of the Orcs
Orcs believe their gods
gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
torment themselves viciously. Gothic Horror Torments d8 Torment
1 The Darklordâs soul is so consumed by shadows that it extinguishes all light that shines on them.
2 The Darklord inherited
, endlessly singing her sins.
7 The Darklord endlessly cries tears of blood, ink, poison, or molten iron.
8 The Darklord knows how heâs going to die and sees evidence of impending doom everywhere.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
her personal retreat (âdoomâ being an archaic term for a lordâs domain). Hidden on this level is Arcturiaâs phylactery, and adventurers would be wise to find and destroy it before facing the lich in battle on level 23.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
trickster gods in the charactersâ heads, but let the players roleplay their charactersâ inherited flaws. If a player neglects to roleplay a trickster godâs flaw, have the inhabiting spirit attempt to goad
battle against the archlich. Each trickster god (except Unkh) has its own rival in the tomb that it would prefer to avoid. The Omuans dreamed up colorful stories to explain these antipathies, but in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
howled in the human language. âThe battle is done! By my sword, I claim this place and name it Rhukaan Draal, the crown city of Darguun, the land of the people!â
â Don Bassingthwaite, The Doom of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Driven Competitors Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an
competitors, but above all else they are driven to outdo their past efforts. If a goliath slays a dragon, he or she might seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Few goliath adventurers reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments.
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
a storm cloud, symbolizing wrath and power 3 Crossed greatswords in front of a castle gate, signifying the defense of a city or kingdom 4 A skull with a dagger through it, representing the doom you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
into a tragedy. Gem You inherited land containing the ruins of a temple where a coveted relic was hidden. Jester You were brought up to believe in a prophecy of impending doom, but you perceive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
to stay out of battle himself. Portcullis. If the knight raising the portcullis isnât stopped within 3 rounds of the characters arriving at the Warriorâs Gate, the Dragon Army officers join the battle
searches him finds the following message from his son: Father, the Dragon Army sends its greetings and a proposition: Avoid the doom in store for Kalaman. Meet our agents at the Warriorâs Gate. Open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Chapter 2: Elturel Has Fallen Once a holy city whose folk venerated Lathander, Torm, Helm, and Tyr, Elturel is now a site of doom and despair tethered some five hundred feet above the River Styx
River Styx, to be met by the ordered forces of Avernus attempting to drive them back. This battle continues for the entirety of the charactersâ stay in Elturel.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Chapter 12: Doom of the Desert Upon his return to Maelstrom, King Hekaton is quick to act against the evil that threatens all giants. With the help of his scrying pool, Hekaton figures out where
and when to use them. The characters can quaff their potions before they enter Iymrithâs lair or wait until they are about to engage the dragon in battle. Conversely, one or more characters might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Random Encounters Each time the group undertakes a new challenge on the Battle Flowchart, roll a d12 on the Random Encounters table. Try to incorporate the resulting event into the scene when it
valiantly to their doom.
4 An acolyte of Tymora tries to quash rumors that the Maimed God Tyr has promised to turn anyone who dies in his name into an angel.
5 Allied soldiers ask the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic) 5 I like to know my enemyâs capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful) 6 Iâm a monster that destroys other monsters, and anything else
I assume the worst in people. 3 I feel no compassion for the dead. Theyâre the lucky ones. 4 I have an addiction. 5 I am a purveyor of doom and gloom who lives in a world without hope. 6 I talk to spirits that no one else can see.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
.
The behirs were smashed to a pulp by Halasterâs stone golems, but their skulls and bones are mostly intact. One of Halasterâs stone golems was destroyed in the battle that took place here. Among its
once more Awaits the mad oneâs doom; Between there and here, heavenâs tears. Evil knocking on the Far Realmâs door. 12b. Treasure Cave This cave contains a hoard left behind by the behirs. Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Lucha, where luchadores don colorful masks, adopt epic personas, and battle using acrobatic maneuvers. Faith and Festivals Worship is ingrained in city culture, and major religions have temples ranging
her rule indefinitely. Names Those native to San CitlĂĄn often have up to three names: a given name and two family surnames, inherited from their parents. The following are common names in San CitlĂĄn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
remain bound to Zariel by the Creed Resolute. Killing Thavius. Characters hoping for a climactic battle against a worthy adversary wonât find one by fighting Thavius Kreeg. Despite the power he now
contract that sealed Elturelâs doom is hidden. This is a lie, the claim a desperate ploy to buy time and, hopefully, a chance to escape.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
can clearly hear the sound of fighting ahead. Bestial howls and yips can be heard, along with deeper roaring. A successful DC 13 Intelligence check recognizes the language of the battle cries as Gnoll
the characters likely have no firsthand experience of a goristro, they recognize the creature from the information provided to them by Vizeran DeVir. As you move forward, the sounds of furious battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
to drive the action of a campaign: Evil Cult. Wicked cultists infiltrate a peaceful realm to free an ancient evil entity trapped in a dungeon. Releasing the entity would surely spell the realmâs doom
settles over the land. The characters can battle the giants living there or try to broker a lasting peace. Supernatural Horror If you want to put a horror spin on your campaign, the Monster Manual is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom. Sages say that gods of pestilence and rot created catoblepases as embodiments of their influence, while other stories link
impure heart can tame a catoblepas and whisper of malevolent warlocks and wicked knights who ride them into battle. Catoblepas
Large Monstrosity, Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ancient blue dragon known as the âDoom of the Desert.â She is also called the âDragon of Statuesâ because she creates living statues (actually gargoyles) to guard her lair. Her lair is a ruined
roll initiative for each storm giant. The former approach expedites combat; the latter leads to a battle with more verisimilitude. HARSHNAG RETURNS!
If the characters decide to confront Iymrith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
understands Abyssal can translate the demonic whispers: Wrack and ruin, flash and thunder,
Let them claim the dragonâs plunder;
Death is close! Her doom has come!
To blade and spell she will succumb
.
Dendar the Night Serpent, having foreseen Iymrithâs doom, offers her neither hope nor guidance. Once the demon-god has spoken, Iymrith calls out to the yuan-ti, demanding that they translate its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
doom of living creatures. When they emerge from their tombs to do battle, life and hope shrivel before them. Even if a wraithâs armies are forced to retreat, the lands its forces occupied are so blasted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne. Legend says Vecnaâs destruction came at Kasâs hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenantâs doom, leaving only Kasâs sword behind
to cast a spell, you canât cast that spell again from it until the next dawn. Spirit of Kas. While the sword is on your person, you gain the following benefits: Battle Hunger. You add 1d10 to your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
supernatural entity known as the Ice Witch. Her demise also spelled Wolvigâs doom, allowing the sole remaining chieftain, GĂŒnvald Halraggson, to declare himself the Bear King. He tries to be honorable
peace with his enemies, and has led warriors he knew as babes to their deaths in battle. The strain of his long years is written on his face. Tribe of the Tiger It is unusual for a woman to lead a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
prey on the wounded after a battle, or pursue herds of Underdark beasts, attacking the sick, the weak, or the straggling. Cloakers strike quickly and consume their meals as swiftly as possible
most creatures. At higher intensities, a cloakerâs haunting moan becomes audible, evoking sensations of doom and dread in creatures that hear it. Cloaker Conclaves. Cloakers prefer isolation, but they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
of a deadly battle, assuring dire consequences for the victorious A poem, rhyme, or song foretelling doom A carved epitaph on a gravestone discouraging robbers The last words of a dying personâeither
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Iymrithâs Lair The Doom of the Desert has claimed an enormous, abandoned amphitheater in the desert as her lair (shown on map 12.1). Beneath the amphitheater lie chambers where the blue dragon sleeps
thunderstorm is the dragonâs work â a regional effect (see the blue dragon entry in the Monster Manual) that stretches for 6 miles in every direction. The storm has no effect on the battle as it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of the keep prepare for battle but remain where they are. They cannot be surprised, and any ability checks to convince residents that intruding characters are not a threat are made with disadvantage
. This state of battle readiness is maintained until Rilna Freth tells occupants of the fortress that it is secure. 19a. Elite Barracks Four off-duty female drow elite warriors are stationed here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
whatever point is convenient as the characters inspect the ruined books or try to skirt past the ancient deep crowâs nest, Raah angrily âwakes up.â A sense of doom pervades the cavern around you as the
cooked up with cheese are delicious.
â Jim Darkmagic
The Hard Way The characters are free to engage Raah in battle. It has a lot of pent-up rage these days, and is happy to have someone to direct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
are regarded as harbingers of mortal doom or fatal misfortune. Many experience tragedy at a young age. Professions associated with this sign include coroner, executioner, exorcist, grave robber, and
material wealth, abundance can take many forms, including a large family or a grand collection of inherited objects. Talons The Elder; Most Prominent in Late Autumn Many societies see the herald of winter