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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
everlasting guardian.
The ritual to create a wood woad is a primeval secret passed down through generations of forest-dwelling societies and druid circles. Performing the ritual isn’t necessarily an
to nature and that protect and respect the land, such as druid;druids and treant;treants (both appear in the Monster Manual). Some treants have wood woad servants by virtue of age-old pacts with druids
Halfling
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land beyond their quiet shires. They typically don’t recognize any sort of halfling nobility or royalty, instead looking to family elders to guide them. Families preserve their traditional ways
. Family names are often nicknames that stuck so tenaciously they have been passed down through the generations.
Male Names: Alton, Ander, Cade, Corrin, Eldon, Errich, Finnan, Garret, Lindal, Lyle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
E6. Cemetery A fence of wrought iron with a rusty gate encloses a rectangular plot of land behind the dilapidated church. Tightly packed gravestones shrouded by fog bear the names of souls long
passed. All seems quiet. During daytime, the cemetery is a still and peaceful place. Every night at midnight, however, a ghostly procession takes place (see “March of the Dead” below).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Titles A politically powerful figure has the ability to dispense titles. A title often comes with a parcel of land (see above). For example, a character might be awarded the title Earl of Stormriver
or Countess of Dun Fjord, along with a parcel of land that includes a settlement or region of the same name. Archfey are fond of granting whimsical (and alliterative) titles, such as Chancellor of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Titles A politically powerful figure has the ability to dispense titles. A title often comes with a parcel of land (see above). For example, a character might be awarded the title Earl of Stormriver
or Countess of Dun Fjord, along with a parcel of land that includes a settlement or region of the same name. A character can hold more than one title, and in a feudal society, those titles can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Settlements and Sites The lands of Mordent are carved into estates passed down through hereditary lines, accompanied by minor titles of nobility. These estates—including Gryphon Hill, Heather House
, and Westcote Manor—number among the most notable landmarks in the domain. The tenant farmers who work the land pay a portion of their crops to the landowners as rent. A small but relatively well-off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
mummified along with his treacherous followers. Untold centuries passed, but on the day the last memory of Ankhtepot faded from the Land of Reeds and Lotuses, the high priest’s bindings rotted away, and
Ankhtepot’s Tale In a nation called the Land of Reeds and Lotuses, Ankhtepot served the royal family as high priest. As old pharaohs died and new ones rose, the influential priest came to believe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Built on Bones Centuries passed. In that time, the last kingpriest rose to power in the land of Istar. This religious leader dreamed of an earthly paradise—a pleasure city to reward those he deemed
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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territory to their former minions. The yuan-ti crawled away and hid in a matter of weeks, all but disappearing from the world. Yuan-ti structures throughout the land were torn down to celebrate liberation
away with it, I would gladly kill and eat a superior yuan-ti.
Yuan-ti Names
Yuan-ti names have meanings that have been passed down through the generations, although spellings and inflections
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
vast cities and leveled the towers. Cul’sir was slain and his people scattered. The Sovereigns and Six each laid a curse upon the land. Aureon decreed that the creatures of Xen’drik would have no
knowledge of law, and Boldrei proclaimed that no city would stand. The Traveler distorted the land so that no path followed twice. The Devourer unleashed fire and storm. And so Xen’drik remains a land of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ankhtepot In an ancient country the inhabitants called the Land of Reeds and Lotuses, Ankhtepot served three generations of pharaohs as high priest. When the second pharaoh died, her unworthy son
felt the pain of every cut and every organ removed as if he were alive. Then, within an unmarked crypt, he suffered and starved for what felt like an eternity. Untold years passed, but on the day the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
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Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
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, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their awareness and subconsciously luring their favorite food—giant
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
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Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
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Inquisitiveness
, and tunnel networks deep within the earth. They favor warm spaces, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
, Viktra hastened her experiments. On the doctor’s operating table, victims were killed, returned to life, and died again as Viktra sought a breakthrough. When finally Elise passed away, Viktra refused
awoke in Lamordia, an unfamiliar land where her genius was celebrated. Elise and the Unbreakable Heart were nowhere to be found, but the doctor soon heard rumors of a wondrous and terrifying figure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Traveler You come from somewhere else, a place others couldn’t begin to understand. Perhaps your home is a unique corner of the Land of the Mists or another world entirely. In any case, you and other
.
If you’re interested in exploring this, the Inheritor background feature provides a token that might be passed on from a previous character. Perhaps it’s a signature tool, a journal, or a dormant (or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
brutish father and brothers resented the girls, whose sufferings grew worse after their mother died. Desiring a better life, the sisters began preying upon travelers who passed by their secluded home
they cleared, unfamiliar mountains in a land called Tepest surrounded the sisters’ simple valley home, and their true nature as vicious hags manifested. From the strange fey of Tepest, the three hags
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
than strain the land during a famine. FIRBOLG CLASSES
Most firbolgs are druids, rangers, or fighters. Among their kind, these vocations are passed down from one generation to the next. The firbolgs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Quill’s Party No matter how much time seems to have passed inside the painting, when Quill and the characters leave the extradimensional space, they land near the north wall of the ballroom during
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
their original body through this same process, as long as the original body exists and no more than 1 week has passed. This period can be extended if steps are taken to preserve the original body
degrees and driving snow scours the land (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Those who reach the Mists find they function as detailed in “The Mists” at the start of this chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
with tempting or treacherous illusions.
5 Nyx Shard. The island is a manifestation of Nyx, a recreation of a land from the distant past or completely from fiction.
6 Idyllic. The island has
. The island is inherently magical, perhaps being an intrusion from a bizarre demiplane or the dream of a sleeping demigod.
9 Promised Land. The island is a gift from a god to a favored individual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
castle whose walls cried. Mara was never seen again, and Castle Laventz came to be called the Castle of Lament. Centuries passed, and Castle Laventz fell to ruins. Eventually, the successful merchant
Loren Halvhrest purchased the land. By then, only one of Castle Laventz’s towers remained. The frugal Halvhrest incorporated the tower into the construction of a lavish manor for his family. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
environment, as the city’s scattered oases provide it with some of the only arable land in the region. While much of this land provides for the empire’s people, a significant fraction is used to grow feed for
circumstances. Both passed away in their sleep after a state dinner—as they were in perfect health, it’s believed they were poisoned by an unknown hand. Tomb of the Faceless Half a day’s ride north from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Dagger Danger!
about who passed through here and what might await them inside. Searching the Area. No D20 Test is needed to learn that this entrance has not been traveled much recently. If a character takes the Search
the moisture isn’t water: it’s a greasy substance that might cause a person jumping into that area to slip when they land. Being the Characters’ Senses
As the Dungeon Master, you act as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
sweeping the land. A character should receive a Blessing only if it is useful to that character, and some Blessings come with expectations on the part of the benefactor. A god might give a Blessing for a
passed. Blessing of Weapon Enhancement Supernatural Gift (Blessing) One nonmagical weapon in your possession becomes a +1 Weapon while you wield it. Blessing of Wound Closure Supernatural Gift (Blessing) This Blessing grants you the benefits of a Periapt of Wound Closure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Amenities You’ll find no city on the Sword Coast or in all the North half as civilized as Waterdeep. It’s not just the law of the land that makes this so, but also the comforts that life here
plastered onto alley walls, and smaller ones are passed out by those hired by businesses to trumpet their services. Printed menus can be found posted in the windows of most eateries and are handed out to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
a perilous quest. For example, a paladin could receive one before setting out on a quest to slay a terrifying lich that is responsible for a magical plague sweeping the land. A character should
you had blown a silver horn of Valhalla. Once you use this blessing, you can’t use it again until 7 days have passed. Blessing of Weapon Enhancement One nonmagical weapon in your possession becomes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, assassin bred to fight prey on their sunlit kin. The drow were made to kill elves, and while thousands of years have passed, a deep enmity remains between them. The drow remained on Xen’drik and
hunters who worship totem spirits, especially the scorpion Vulkoor. They hunt giants and may threaten anyone who travels in the shattered land. The Sulatar live in obsidian cities and wield powerful fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the Long Road, you’ll have passed under their watchful eyes at the town of Rassalantar. And whether by land or sea, you’ll likely also have been spotted by the Griffon Cavalry — even if you have not
the Griffon Cavalry. Only specially licensed individuals and mounts can fly over Waterdeep. It is best to land well outside the city and approach on foot.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the eastern edge of the vast Siren Sea. Eastward from the sea, the land rises up to two ridges of mountains. The lofty peaks of the second ridge form a barrier that few mortals have passed, so only
rumors of a vast forest describe the land beyond. To the north, the coastal lands become a barren region of badlands crossed by a labyrinth of arid canyons, with minotaur lands beyond. The minotaurs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Wood Woad A wood woad is a powerful bipedal Plant invested with the soul of someone who gave up life to become an everlasting guardian. The ritual to create a wood woad is a primeval secret passed
beauty or fey influence to watch over. Wood woads are drawn to creatures that have close ties to nature and that protect and respect the land, such as druids and treants (both appear in the Monster Manual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
grand halls celebrate the city’s champions of both battle and sport. The winners of ward competitions are paraded here after their victories, often carried on shoulders or passed from hand to hand
, you come around to the fountain on a walkway and toss your coin to Tymora. Managing to land it in her outstretched hand is a sure sign of her favor. If you need to refresh yourself during your travels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
primeval secret passed down through generations of savage societies and dark druid circles. Performing the ritual isn’t necessarily an act of evil, if the victim-to-be has entered into a bargain that
land, such as druids and treants. Some treants have wood woad servants by virtue of age-old pacts with druids or fey that performed the rituals, while others acquire the services of freed wood woads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Ravenovia passed away while traveling to her namesake. In sorrowful disappointment, Strahd sealed his mother’s body in a crypt beneath the castle. Strahd’s attention soon turned to Tatyana, a young
Zarovich as great as he or his father could sway the Dark Powers to release him. I am the Ancient. I am the Land.
My beginnings are lost in the darkness of the past. I am not dead. Nor am I alive. I am undead, forever.
—Tome of Strahd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Sea Spawn Many of the stories sung as sea shanties and passed on as tales in dockside taverns tell of people lost to the sea — but not merely drowned and gone. These unfortunates are taken by the
hearts and minds of land dwellers. They are transformed by the sea and enslaved by powers of the deeps. And the transformation is more than mere fins and tentacles; they come to love their slavery. Poor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Folk Horror Ivan Shavrin Folk horror adventures involve traditions, beliefs, and perceptions that are passed down through generations and take terrifying twists. For those who ascribe to hidden
traditions or land they embody, causing them to fail in their duties or their rites to spin out of control. Choose from or roll on the Folk Horror Torments to determine how these twisted traditions torment