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Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
be on the front lines in this great conflict!
Ideal: “Giants are made for war—storm giants most of all!”
Bond: “Ostoria is gone, yet I long for the return of a mighty giant
empire.”
Flaw: “I like to rain destruction down upon my enemies, and I never show them mercy.”Lightning, ThunderCold
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
this transformation to become malevolent prophets and harbingers. Others find magical ways to return to their previous forms.
Mutates
A creature exposed to the strange energy of the Far Realm
.
Forcing a transformation on creatures inexplicably fails, though evil forces—such as the mind flayer empire of old—have conducted much research on the topic. For centuries, mind flayers
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
makes a radiant spear attack, and then its mount can use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack.
Return to Nyx (Costs 3 Actions). The archon causes a corpse it can see within 30 feet of it to burst
developed into the poleis of today.
Even though the age of archons is long past, many wonder if the few surviving archons might someday attempt to reestablish their empire or if they are truly resigned to their lesser role in the world.Radiant
backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
lost tribe, or the truth about an ancient empire’s downfall.
d6
Personality Trait
1
I prefer the company of those who aren’t like me, including people of other races
.
2
Having lived among the people of a primeval tribe or clan, I long to return and see how they are faring.
3
Years ago, tragedy struck the members of an isolated society I befriended, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Xaryxis Is Destroyed The destruction of Xaryxis causes the crystal vines to crumble. The heroes have saved their world! If Xaryxis was destroyed, the characters return home to find that the crystal
what’s left of the Xaryxian Empire to take refuge in the Astral Sea, where the astral elves still have numerous ships and strongholds. Xeleth and Xedalli had one clone apiece, making it likely that at least one sibling will survive the adventure with a hunger for revenge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
. Ancient phaerimm devastated the once-powerful empire of Netheril. The phaerimm were imprisoned long before the rise of Netheril beneath the great desert of Anauroch, where they plot a return to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Vladeska’s Torment Vladeska Drakov is close to attaining her desired empire, but circumstances keep it ever out of reach: Vladeska knows it’s only a matter of time until zombies overrun Lekar. She
has no time for rest or deliberation; every moment must be used to the fullest before the hordes return. Every wasted second is a life lost. Vladeska refuses to flee. She knows doing so could save many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
finally won a position by their side.
6 I want nothing more than for another character to recognize my devotion and love me in return.
MYTHS OF THEROS
The world of Theros is alive with myths
Meletis were ruled by the archon tyrant Agnomakhos. Unchecked for generations, the vicious overlord carved out a mighty empire. Willing to endure the immortal’s cruelty no longer, the heroes Kynaios and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
was slashed by a sword. Leafing through the crumbling book reveals that it is a devotional text for knights from a place called the Holy Empire of Valentia. Most of the knights who joined Argynvost
against Strahd came from that empire — now lost beyond the mists. Journal Page As the characters cross the room, read: You hear the soft flapping sound of wings, but can’t discern its origin. A single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
between planes of existence. In these lairs, aboleths dream of epochs past, collect throngs of psychically dominated servants, consume the minds of unwitting victims, and prepare for their return to
monster to flood a coastal city. 6 Trick treasure hunters into recovering relics from its long-fallen empire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
years. But the giants remember. Their empire and their unified purpose are long gone, but a yearning for a return to the greatness that was once theirs burns in all their memories. OSTORIA AND OTHER
them stood nearest the knee of the All-Father. United in purpose, Annam’s children built Ostoria, the fabled empire of the giants, where they lived according to the ordning. Storm giants ruled all from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
worshipers of Dendar are led by nightmare speakers, malison warlocks that honor their deity through acts of terror and receive magical power in return. Rather than killing enemies, these followers of
grants spells to his clergy in response to their invocations. Rousing him for advice or direct intervention is possible, but requires many ritual murders to be performed in his name, and his return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
would devastate me. 2 Having lived among the people of a primeval tribe or clan, I long to return and see how they are faring. 3 Years ago, tragedy struck the members of an isolated society I
befriended, and I will honor them. 4 I want to learn more about a particular humanoid culture that fascinates me. 5 I seek to avenge a clan, tribe, kingdom, or empire that was wiped out. 6 I have a trinket
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
that the mind flayers can’t rebuild their shattered empire without expanding their reach. It might resent its new rival, but it can take comfort that soon enough the ulitharid will strike out on its own and the colony will return to normal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
hidden from the surface world. Everyone who entered its halls failed to return. Its reputation as a death trap grew to the point that criminals in Waterdeep who were sentenced to die were forcibly
return from Undermountain, laden with riches and magic treasures. While Mirt used his wealth to buy a mansion, Durnan had different plans. Durnan retired from adventuring and purchased the land on which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
armor is the creature.
The priest turns to face you. “The zodar has served the imperial family since the dawn of the empire. Its knowledge is vast, and its will is absolute. To the death!”
The
steps toward you, a wide smile on her face. “My ring, if you please.”
If the characters return Xedalli’s ring of shooting stars, she slides it onto her finger, clenches her fist, and gazes at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
come to drive a stake through my heart, you’ll have to return it first.”
After making introductions, the vampirate captain confesses that his flagship and its crew are all that remains of his fleet
placid and convincing, but his words carry the bite of a vampire scorned. He warms quickly to characters who echo his distaste for the Xaryxian Empire. Grimzod Gargenhale Parleying with Gargenhale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, and hoped to extend a dwarven empire to the sea. Once there, and settled, he grew restless again, and headed farther west with his troop, finally settling his nerves in sight of the sea over the
Shaengarne River. There the dwarf leader died, and his heir demanded that the folk that followed him build a settlement in tribute to Clanmaster Sstar’s grand vision of a dwarven empire. The dwarves found
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
godhood, assuming the responsibilities of the dead deities. The Return of Netheril In 1374 DR, the Empire of Netheril rose again when the floating city of Thultanthar, commonly known as Shade
ruins and artifacts and preparing for a restoration of their once-great empire. The Spellplague In 1385 DR, the ascended deity Cyric, aided by Shar, murdered Mystra, the goddess of magic, in her domain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
goblin empire. The greatest heroes of those struggles live on after death, known as the patron ancestors. When you became an adult, one of the patron ancestors formed a bond with you. Now it is your
, it can be dangerous for a non-elf to carry a double scimitar. Valenar may demand its return or challenge you to prove that you’re worthy to wield it. Special. If you attack with a double-bladed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
than sympathy. Understandably, Krux is hesitant to trust a princess of the Xaryxian Empire, but the commodore is willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, if only to gain insight into the empire’s
Emperor Xavan ascends to godhood, after which the fortress will return to the Astral Sea. (True) Xedalli conceals one important fact from the characters: one doesn’t need to be a member of the imperial family to destroy Xaryxis, if one has a ring of shooting stars like the one Xedalli wears.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
in turn adopting new personalities that set them apart from their ilk. The fanatics’ plan hinges on the transformation ritual, as it promises to provide the beginnings of a new mind flayer empire on
qualities, each hoping to become Ilvaash’s most beloved. Chishinix. Chishinix is a powerful psychic and sees flashes of future events. In return for this power, Ilvaash created a severed head that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Infected Townspeople Shortly after the characters return to Phandalin, they come across a noisy crowd gathered at the recently repaired Shrine of Luck. You can use the Phandalin Alleys map (see map
stronghold underneath Phandalin, given that she’s heard of this name in connection to the ancient mind flayer empire. If the characters haven’t figured it out, Gwyn tells them that they must venture into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Xaryxian Empire supports Xeleth’s claim to the throne. He needs me to legitimize it and prevent any unrest that might otherwise occur. No matter. I see that I have no choice but to return home with my
Empire—first by insisting that the characters comply with Xeleth’s demands, and then by discouraging the Doomspace factions from doing anything that might escalate the current conflict at his base
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, a mummy lord can return to unlife no matter what doom it meets. Mummy lords are usually consumed by ageless plots. Roll on or choose a result from the Mummy Lord Plots table to determine a mummy
hundred years. 3 Reclaim and resurrect a loved one’s corpse. 4 Reconquer the lands that once composed its empire. 5 Recover the pieces of its lost heart. 6 Replace its descendant as the ruler of a realm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
summons of providence. Some believe he hailed from the nearly forgotten empire known as the Cradlelands. In ages past, humanity spread from the Cradlelands across Faerûn, originating from what is now the
unconcealable madness. Halaster’s apprentices came and went. Some left only to return — inexplicably drawn down into Undermountain’s depths. Others remained by his side. As they began dedicating more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
whale takes its passengers within sight of spectacular underwater attractions, including shipwrecks, storm giant castles, and cyclopean ruins from the bygone empire of giants known as Ostoria. After
the longstanding feud between the goliaths of Skytower Shelter and the goliaths of Wyrmdoom Crag. Skytower Shelter’s griffons are safe to ride, but they are trained to return home after delivering the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
respected his wife’s desire to treat with them on occasion. Neri continued to visit the small folk from time to time even after the upheaval — until the day came when she failed to return from one of
signs that reinforce her belief. Once she claims the throne, Mirran expects all other giants to kneel before her. She plans to use her newfound power to resurrect the ancient empire of Ostoria
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Mutiny The Last Breath After negotiations with Gargenhale conclude, but before he can return to his ship, read: The Last Breath turns tail and flees, leaving its captain behind. Gargenhale’s dark
give chase, saying, “Aboard my ship is a weapon you can use against the Xaryxian Empire! Help me retake the Last Breath, and the weapon is yours!” He refuses to elaborate until his mutinous crew is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
potential return and the establishment of a vast dragon empire seem like remote possibilities compared to the real danger of tangling with another dragon, any of whom would gladly murder Voaraghamanthar and
steps to restore the lizardfolk’s tribal pride, such as by trying to teach them metallurgy. His effort has met with little success. Borngray is loyal to the cult and yearns for Tiamat’s return. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the lizardfolk’s tribal pride, such as by trying to teach them metallurgy. His effort has met with little success. Borngray is loyal to the cult and yearns for Tiamat’s return. He genuinely looks
hasn’t carried much weight. Neither dragon leaves its lair frequently enough to provide much help. Like all black dragons, these two are paranoid about all other dragons. Tiamat’s potential return and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
me that it was once the site of Aelinthaldaar, the capital of their ancient empire of Illefarn. So it was already a glorious place when a dwarf prospector named Melair discovered mithral beneath the
Waterdeep’s acquired wealth and strength of arms to create a northern empire. Ahghairon defied him before all the people, and Raurlor ordered the mage to be chained. But when Ahghairon magically turned aside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Goals table offers a few examples. Lauth Goals d6 Goal
1 Support the establishment of a powerful empire to maintain order in the lauth’s territory
2 Bring about the downfall of a
powerful empire
3 End the influence of Aberrations originating in the Underdark
4 Seek out and destroy hundreds of cursed magic items created by an ancient lich
5 Destroy an archdevil, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
chamber discover an unfinished letter that details the acquisition of an artifact dating back to the empire of Ostoria. This rune-carved stone spindle is described as having an unknown purpose. The
they complete this mission and return with the staff, she escorts them to the obelisk and tries to activate it. If the characters are unwilling to help Veneranda achieve her goal, they quickly outlive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
past, many wonder if the few surviving archons might someday attempt to reestablish their empire or if they are truly resigned to their lesser role in the world. Archon of Falling Stars The epic
archon makes a radiant spear attack, and then its mount can use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack.
Return to Nyx (Costs 3 Actions). The archon causes a corpse it can see within 30 feet of it