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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
summon these creatures to serve as guards and assassins, two roles at which they excel.
Star Spawn
The Material Plane represents only one small part of the multiverse. Beyond the best-known planes
communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Orc
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
relieved of their other roles and taken to the lair’s whelping pens, where they are tended to by Luthic’s followers.
Orcs don’t take mates, and no pair-bonding occurs in a tribe
orcs can be dominated by evil creatures of immense power, and they accept this subservient role either because they are forced to or because it offers them a measure of security while they engage in
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
assume roles of greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeep’s own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the
path to power and domination. (Evil)
6
Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
It is my duty to protect my students
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Heralds of Dust Roles Eulogists, gravediggers, and morticians, the Heralds of Dust serve Sigil in all things related to death. The faction attracts the grief stricken, the undead, and those with a
morbid sense of curiosity. In addition to positions typical of any faction—such as guards, liaisons, and leadership—the following are some unique roles Dusters might occupy: Corpse Collectors. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
adapt other evil gods or archfiends for an Eberron campaign (assuming you don’t want Eberron to be connected to the wider multiverse) by recasting them as overlords. For example, Tiamat could be an
overlord embodying the pride and potential for evil within dragons, Lolth could be an overlord who preys on the elves, and Asmodeus the insidious maker of profane bargains. Any fiend — whether devil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Kraul Warrior Kraul society is organized into well-defined roles and castes. The vast majority of the kraul occupy various tiers of soldiery, from commanders and elite troops down to the lowliest
kraul warriors serve the guild as scouts and shock troops.
Kraul Warrior
Medium humanoid (kraul), neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn Uni the unicorn is in trouble. The evil spellcaster Kelek has stolen Uni’s horn to power a fell ritual. If the characters don’t stop Kelek, Uni’s horn will be
guidance of the Dungeon Master, who gave each hero a powerful magic item. Key characters in this adventure—Uni the unicorn, Kelek the spellcaster, and Venger—all played major roles in the animated series.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
cast on the room from area 26. As long as the mimics have a scene to take part in, they cooperate peacefully, taking on the roles of whatever furniture, fixtures, or other domestic trappings best suit
the illusion. If the room isn’t affected by an illusion, the mimics assume the forms of two metal chairs, a table, and a bed. 25b: Eastern Simulator Two lawful evil doppelgangers occupy this room. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Stage 3 Third Council of Waterdeep At the third meeting of the Council of Waterdeep, the characters take lead roles in shaping the fight against the cult. Xonthal’s Tower The Cult of the Dragon is
for revenge against the exiles. The Red Wizards of Thay are evil to the core, though, and the delegates must tread carefully as they present their case. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 3) The Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Stage 3 Third Council of Waterdeep At the third meeting of the Council of Waterdeep, the characters take lead roles in shaping the fight against the cult. Xonthal’s Tower The Cult of the Dragon is
for revenge against the exiles. The Red Wizards of Thay are evil to the core, though, and the delegates must tread carefully as they present their case. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 3) The Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
frame. Cultists summon these creatures to serve as guards and assassins, two roles at which they excel. Star Spawn Mangler
Medium aberration, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 71 (13d8 + 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
servitor roles, and while most train as warriors, a few, such as Nezznar, become skilled wizards. Nezznar the Black Spider
Medium humanoid (elf), neutral evil
Armor Class 11 (14 with mage armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
becomes much less simple when the treasure is located in the midst of a raging battle! Natives of the Upper Planes also have roles to play in the Blood War. While most of them are content to watch evil feed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
history, many believed that all drow were beings of inherent and irredeemable evil. In truth, most drow do align with evil, engaging in torture, slavery, murder, and other nefarious activities in the
and the will of Lolth. But the existence of noble and self-sacrificing drow such as Liriel Baenre and Drizzt Do’Urden suggests that the evil of the drow isn’t innate and can be overcome. The actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Good 36–50 Chaotic Good 51–63 Lawful Neutral 64–73 Neutral 74–85 Chaotic Neutral 86–89 Lawful Evil 90–96 Neutral Evil 97–00 Chaotic Evil Sentient Item’s Communication 1d10 Communication 1–6 The
item seeks its creator and wants to understand why it was created. 4 Destiny Seeker. The item believes it and its bearer have key roles to play in future events. 5 Destroyer. The item craves destruction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
battle against evil. The chapter also includes a section of monstrous character options that a DM can add to a campaign: bugbear, goblin, hobgoblin, kobold, orc, and yuan-ti pureblood, the stories of
the DM, including any of these races in your campaign is a storytelling opportunity, a chance for you to decide the roles that different peoples play in the tales you weave. You might decide that a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Kraul Death Priest The death priests occupy the highest roles in kraul society. They lead the buzzing chants of the kraul rites. Their inscrutable clicks and buzzing can summon crippling necromantic
of the kraul is a death priest named Mazirek. Kraul Death Priest
Medium humanoid (kraul), neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft., fly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
). When one needs to be replaced, the best candidates are those who appreciate the benefits of strict organization (and thus are lawful evil or at worst neutral evil) and who have a high tolerance for
a human megalomaniac rises to power in an evil organization, that individual is always at risk of being killed or replaced by a power-hungry rival. When such a group is led by a beholder rather than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
empire fell long ago, the psychic bonds between them and their created servants remain intact. Chuuls that come into contact with aboleths immediately assume their old roles. Such chuuls redirect
their compulsions to the service of the aboleths’ sinister purposes. Chuul
Large aberration, chaotic evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 93 (11d10 + 33)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
typically found in the bathhouse by day and in their tower lair at night. Each hag carries a master key that opens all the doors in the bathhouse and the tower. Dread Morgan In her true form, the neutral evil
gain the upper hand over the other members of my coven and make them serve me.” Flaw. “I find powerful, intimidating figures irresistible.” Vile Sazha Without her disguise, the chaotic evil Vile Sazha
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the Legion Angels occupy the highest tier of the Boros hierarchy, from the guildmaster Aurelia down to the hosts of holy warriors and advisors in leadership roles. Their opinions and advice
the legion are passionate about their pursuit of justice, spurred by their righteous wrath into action against evil and injustice. Ironically, this means that individual members sometimes break the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
don’t embrace evil. Food and Clothing Meals are considered sacred in Djaynai, and wasting food is a major breach of etiquette. Key ingredients of Djaynai’s cuisine include banana, groundnut, milk from
. The security forces that protect Djaynai—including the scouts known as Lightsea Lancers—are highly effective in their roles, but Djaynaian law emphasizes redemption over punishment. In the direst
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, hunters, and laborers. Blue grungs work as artisans and in other domestic roles. Supervising and guiding both groups are the purple grungs, which serve as administrators and commanders. (Use the grung
evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 11 (2d6 + 4)
Speed 25 ft., climb 25 ft.
STR
7 (–2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
10 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
good 51-63 Lawful neutral 64-73 Neutral 74-85 Chaotic neutral 86-89 Lawful evil 90-96 Neutral evil 97-00 Chaotic evil Special Purpose You can give a sentient item an objective it pursues, perhaps to
, learn a secret, or unravel a cryptic prophecy. 9 Destiny Seeker: The item is convinced that it and its wielder have key roles to play in future events. 10 Creator Seeker: The item seeks its creator and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Heroes make their mark on a postapocalyptic world defiled by magic and forsaken by the gods. Dragonlance The forces of good battle the evil queen of dragons and her armies in the world-shaking War of
-forgotten empires. Greyhawk As tensions rise among warring nations, heroes plunder dungeons to gain the magic and might they need to defeat the growing forces of evil. Planescape Sigil, the City of Doors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
roles in this story. Before running the adventure, it’s worth taking the time to familiarize yourself with the “Devils” entry in the Monster Manual, which not only describes the most common types of
devils but also explains their hierarchy, how they behave in accordance with their lawful evil alignment, what pleases and enrages them, and why they’re scared of dying on their home plane.
Stat Blocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
group is a team of devotees pursuing a cause for your faith, or maybe you’re a bunch of cynics taking advantage of a wealthy congregation. Your collective faith could compel you to hunt evil monsters or
order vary widely. Your patron relies on your group due to your particular skills or, perhaps, because it’s divine whim. The Religious Order Member Roles table suggests positions you might fill in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
has taken on many roles at her behest—including that of a black-robed human member of the Mages of High Sorcery—but he is best known as the adviser of Dragon Highlord Verminaard, leader of the Red
bolsters his already-impressive might, allowing him to annihilate entire cohorts with terrifying ease. Ember
Huge Dragon (Adult Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 20 (Special Equipment)
Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Regardless of your origins, consider the following roles for the characters in your party: The Voice of
THRANE
Silver Flame’s Crisis of Faith!
The Templars of the Silver Flame are supposed to represent
the Church and the nation in pursuit of the highest ideals of the faith, as they crusade against the forces of evil across Khorvaire. But are they fulfilling that high calling? Or are they just as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
information about them that’s more or less common knowledge in Sharn. This section explores the roles that each one could play in a Sharn-based campaign. Although the powerful organizations in Sharn have a
Tarkanan Enemies of the dragonmarked houses dedicated to protecting and training individuals with aberrant dragonmarks The Tyrants Evil-minded changelings interested in gathering secrets and using them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
a better idea of what they’re up against, they have a better chance to succeed. Stage 3 Third Council of Waterdeep. At the third meeting of the Council of Waterdeep, the characters take lead roles in
Thay to forge an alliance with the Red Wizards, whose lich lord Szass Tam hungers for revenge against the exiles. The Red Wizards of Thay are evil to the core, though, and the delegates must tread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ferocity to best advantage, and helps the ordinary warriors to work together against their adversaries. Orc Blade of Ilneval
Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil
Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield
Luthic
Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil
Armor Class 14 (hide armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14(+2)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
16(+3)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Detailed NPCs For NPCs who play larger roles in your adventures, allow more time to flesh out their histories and personalities. As you’ll see, ten sentences can sum up the main elements of a
table. The alignment connections here are suggestions only; an evil character could have beauty as an ideal, for instance. NPC Ideals d6 Good Ideal Evil Ideal 1 Beauty Domination 2 Charity Greed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pursue their dreams. (Chaotic)
3 Greed. Everyone I see is getting theirs, so I’m surely going to get mine. (Evil)
4 Chaos. You’re out of order! And you’re out of order! This whole realm is out
of order! (Chaotic)
5 Humility. I’m just a small part of a larger whole. So is everyone else. (Neutral)
6 Responsibility. We all have our roles to play. I’ll hold up my end of the bargain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
place you expect. Eberron has a unique spot in the D&D multiverse, and many familiar elements of the game play different roles in the world. In particular, mortal creatures are products of culture and
circumstances, rather than the direct influence of the gods. As a result, you can’t assume that a gold dragon is good or a beholder is evil; only in the case of celestials, fiends, and certain other