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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
: defend gnomes who are being attacked by non-gnomes, defend yourself if you are attacked, and protect infants and youngsters from harm. The last directive arose from the best intentions, but it doesn't
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
organize members to work together to make a big kill, however. If they succeed, everyone in the group shares the spoils, with the best parts going to those caring for their young.
Girallons’ strange
out across the world.
Numerous creatures have tried to tame, subjugate, or cooperate with the monsters. For instance, some forest-dwelling peoples capture girallons and train them to serve as sentinels
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
unpredictability.
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It takes true artistry to maintain a warm, desert-like dwelling under the water.
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I soothe myself to sleep by imagining the perfect insults for bronze dragons; while I wait
Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
couldn’t best.
Chimeras typically roam the deep wilds of the world, constantly seeking a lair that would perfectly suit one of its heads, but then finding it unsatisfying to two-thirds of its
gains a swimming speed equal to its walking speed and can breathe air and water.
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Mountain Creature. The chimera’s body is that of a mountain-dwelling creature, such as a ram or a dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
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It takes true artistry to maintain a warm, desert-like dwelling under the water.
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I soothe myself to sleep by imagining the perfect insults for bronze dragons; while I wait to meet one, I
dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They all hope to ascend to godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior.
Connected Creatures
Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time
Merfolk dwelling near an adult amethyst dragon;adult amethyst dragon's lair are under threat from sahuagin raiders.
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Clusters of shrieker;shriekers serve as a warning system in the tunnels of an
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
artistry to maintain a warm, desert-like dwelling under the water.
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I soothe myself to sleep by imagining the perfect insults for bronze dragons; while I wait to meet one, I hone them on other
company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself useful to a topaz dragon, it
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
predictable only in my unpredictability.
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It takes true artistry to maintain a warm, desert-like dwelling under the water.
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I soothe myself to sleep by imagining the perfect insults for
.
Connected Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior.
Connected Creatures
Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating
count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Imprisoning Force. The
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
about your character’s intentions unless you’re deliberately aiming for inscrutable or mysterious.
You might say, “Snapper makes the noise of a hammer slowly and rhythmically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Fey Being close to nature—even the surreal nature of the Outer Planes—Fey dwelling in the Outlands are often influenced by other planes. Fey encountered near a gate-town typically exhibit influences
makes some of the best cookies in the Outlands. 3 A pack of blink dogs tracks a band of maelephants (presented later in this book) to prevent them from spoiling lands influenced by the Upper Planes. 4 A
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hidden that the surface-dwelling citizens in the area often don’t know what lies beneath them.
Because the kobolds make sure they stay out of the way of anyone more dangerous than themselves, grow
actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Running This Chapter The characters start this chapter knowing that a trio of mind flayers are preparing a ritual to transform surface-dwelling Humanoids into mind flayers. The ritual will certainly
is viable. The characters’ best option is to return to Phandalin and share what they’ve discovered with a knowledgeable ally, such as Gwyn Oresong or Rivibiddel. Shortly after returning to Phandalin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
The Astral Plane Every world of the Material Plane is situated in Wildspace, or more precisely, in its own Wildspace system. Wildspace systems are airless oceans teeming with space-dwelling life
ruler always knows when visitors have arrived and what their intentions are. Because these dominions are part of the Astral Sea, they are timeless; nothing ages there, and creatures can survive there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, sensing your presence.
The tiny creatures are desert-dwelling chwingas (see their stat block at the end of the adventure) that live in tiny caves built up on the shell of a giant dragon tortoise. If
the characters approach the escarpment, the earth rumbles as the dragon tortoise raises its massive head out of the sand, addresses them, and asks their intentions. For the dragon tortoise, use the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
important quest goal. But if the town burns down despite the heroes’ best intentions — or because they had better things to do — let them be mistaken for local authorities come to lend a hand in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
famous and cosmopolitan city in the Forgotten Realms setting. It’s a center of wealth and influence where people come to make their dreams come true. The city is home to the Yawning Portal, the best-known
point of access to the sprawling dungeon of Undermountain.
Xanathar Xanathar (ZAN-a-thar) is an eccentric beholder crime lord dwelling beneath Waterdeep. Desiring to know all there is to know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Charisma checks during this activity can add to the characters’ points and help sway the lizardfolk into an alliance with Saltmarsh. For the best possible outcome, the characters must win over most or all
or more characters must display their good intentions to that individual or group consistently for at least 3 hours. At the end of that time, a character can then attempt a Charisma (Persuasion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
serve Strahd are less lively and friendly than normal Vistani, and their hearts are poisoned with dark intentions. Strahd uses them to lure adventurers into his domain and keep him informed about the
master, Strahd’s Vistani pretend to be helpful, but the information they impart is misleading at best and often deceptive. They readily tell adventurers that they have a potion that protects them from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dispater The cosmos is a grand game. He who knows its rules the best shall win the prize.
— Dispater
Dispater is the foremost arms dealer of the Nine Hells, and perhaps the greatest weapons
to dwelling in the libraries inside his iron palace. He employs a network of spies and informants to watch over anyone that might threaten him, a measure of his deep paranoia. Dispater has created an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in permanent settlements often do not understand or appreciate the boundaries Nylea sets, and can run afoul of her even with the best intentions. Nylea’s followers might obsess over the idea of wiping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
just and true must pause before acting to judge whether their intentions uphold Torm’s ideals. Temples, civic structures, and the homes of the faithful are often decorated with images of the Hand
Resolute as a constant reminder of this principle. Worshipers of Torm come from most walks of life, for he welcomes any who seek the best in themselves and others, who uphold his tenets of loyalty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
particular meeting spot at a specific place and time. Every self-proclaimed expert with an opinion on the matter has a theory about the guild’s intentions, and all those guesses about Dimir’s motivations
and pursuits contradict each other, frustrating any attempt to get to the truth of things. The public face of Dimir remains inscrutable, which some interpret as the best evidence that the guild’s true
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, the study of arcane magic lends itself to a broad range of specialization. As such, it’s not enough to simply dedicate yourself to being the best wizard you can be. It’s about figuring out which
wizardly path best addresses your franchise’s potential needs. Enchanters and illusionists in the service of a franchise can boggle the minds of enemies and allies. Transmuters, conjurers, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
cloverleaf for Sheela Peryroyl. A large silvery squirrel could be Yondalla in disguise. Be on your best behavior and offer a treat when you see her! A spring is a sacred place full of good luck. Take a
butterfly, you’d best not leave the safety of your house for three days. When you plant a row of turnips or radishes, be sure to bury a nice round stone for Yondalla at the head of it, and she’ll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
constantly preaches devotion to Vlaakith. Each of the fortified settlements where young githyanki are raised and trained is a combination of military academy and cult headquarters. Only the Best Survive The
immortal warriors dwelling in the silvery void. The young are told they are on the verge of entering the queen’s realm, each one of them destined to take a special place in the society. Their skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
you are attacked, and protect infants and youngsters from harm. The last directive arose from the best intentions, but it doesn’t distinguish between species; if an autognome sees a group of adults
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Paladins Some people are warriors of superior virtue. They exemplify a host of traits that folk consider honorable, just, and good. These warriors aspire to be the best people they can. When such a
deeds speak your intentions. Humility in one’s deeds. Do not boast or accept rewards undue to you. Unselfishness. Share resources, especially with those who have the most need. Good-temperedness. Render
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
their wisdom and their subtle resistance to evil with those who needed it most. However, the Mists find a way to twist even the best of intentions. In the cities of urbane domains like Borca, Darkon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
curiosity. Sansuri permits them to land unmolested and instructs Cressaro to escort her “guests” to the audience chamber (area 1), where she can greet them formally and determine their true intentions
. If the characters turn hostile before this meeting can occur, Sansuri dispenses with the formal greeting and helps defend her castle until such time as it’s no longer in her best interest to do so (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to work together to make a big kill, however. If they succeed, everyone in the group shares the spoils, with the best parts going to those caring for their young. Girallons’ strange appearance and
. Numerous creatures have tried to tame, subjugate, or cooperate with the monsters. For instance, some forest-dwelling peoples capture girallons and train them to serve as sentinels. Recognizing that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Jalester Silvermane (see appendix B) and six City Guard veterans to help characters secure the gold. Laeral’s arrival forces Jarlaxle to be on his best behavior. After assuring Laeral of his good
intentions, Jarlaxle cuts his losses and withdraws peacefully. If she is able to speak with Aurinax, Laeral convinces the dragon to relinquish the gold into her custody. Order of the Gauntlet. Hlam (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
For centuries, a silver dragon has posed as a sage dwelling on a mountaintop. Now it’s time to retire this persona without alarming the people who have grown reliant on the sage’s advice.
2 An
dragon’s true identity. Silver dragons associate with just about any creatures, though, as long as they’re confident those creatures have good intentions—or could be convinced to change their ways. Silver
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
view the results of their efforts. But drow society is predicated on a foundation of terror and slavery, and the most desirable slaves live on the world’s surface: humans, dwarves, and best of all
hundreds of warriors, mages, priestesses, and giant spiders, a large enough force to overwhelm a community. The invaders would sweep through the town in the dark of night, shackle the best potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
tendencies.
2 The head of a local thieves’ guild is a young copper dragon who delights in tales of daring thefts and skims the best stolen art objects as tribute.
3 A young copper dragon needs aid
haven.
5 A dryad dwelling in the woods near a young copper dragon’s lair helps to ward off intruders.
6 A child’s imaginary friend is a very real young copper dragon who can cast