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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
;rohgs are broad-shouldered, four-armed Giants, 15 feet tall, with burnt-orange skin. They have flat noses, pointed ears, and long hair that grows down the backs and sides of their otherwise bald
navigate perilous terrain. A solitary b’rohg that is befriended by a group of adventurers might follow them around for a while, but it will soon tire of their company and once again seek out others of its own kind.
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
from their backs, and the hair falls from their heads, leaving their beaked faces bare and wrinkled. Werevultures feed on carrion, as ordinary vulture;vultures do, and they have a covetous nature
, like vrocks. They follow travelers from high in the air, and when a pretty bauble catches their eye, they descend rapidly to slay the travelers and take their victims’ treasures.Change Shape. The
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Tortles have a saying: “We wear our homes on our backs.” These turtle folk live on many worlds, most often journeying up and down coasts, along waterways, and across the sea. Tortles don
’t have a unified story of how they were created, but they all have a sense of being mystically connected to the natural world. Carrying their shelter on their backs gives tortles a special
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
powerful backs, and some have long patches of hair on their chins and cheeks. Their legs end in heavy, cloven hooves, and they have long, tufted tails.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you
choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling
)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back with fear or
. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
; scales. It glows like starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back
without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons’ scales. It glows like starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with
is learning, but without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters by Bannik (see the “Iggwilv’s Verse” section) hints the characters should turn their backs to Iggwilv’s Horn, meaning they should search to the south. From there, they can find the caves using the
characters in the right direction. By conversing with these creatures, the characters can narrow their search. Follow the Bats. Thousands of bats fly out of the Lost Caverns at dusk to hunt and return at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Running This Chapter This chapter opens with information about Avernus that you need to run the encounters and adventure locations that follow. The story picks up where it left off in chapter 2, with
hidden. At any time during their exploration of Avernus, the characters and Lulu might encounter the Wandering Emporium, a marketplace that wanders Avernus on the backs of giant infernal war machines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
B’rohg B’rohgs are broad-shouldered, four-armed Giants, 15 feet tall, with burnt-orange skin. They have flat noses, pointed ears, and long hair that grows down the backs and sides of their otherwise
b’rohg that is befriended by a group of adventurers might follow them around for a while, but it will soon tire of their company and once again seek out others of its own kind. B’rohg
Huge Giant, Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
smart as me, and I need to prove that all the time. 3 There’s a rule for everything. 4 If I can’t seize control, I’ll serve in the meantime. 5 I’m a bully who backs down when faced with any sort of
War, and our service demands respect. 2 Evil without law is a pointless exercise in destruction. Rules make us what we are. 3 Those who follow me rely on my wisdom to ensure their prosperity. 4 One
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
leaders, the jarls, would meet atop a hill to the west to settle disputes. Their thrones still rest on that hill.” (See “Jarlmoot”)
13–14 “Goblin scavengers prowl the tundra on the backs of wolves or
part is finding them. They tend to follow the reindeer herds.” (See “Reghed Tribe Camp”)
18 “I keep telling everyone the Everlasting Rime isn’t the Frostmaiden’s doing. It’s actually the Arcane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Minotaur The minotaurs who dwell in the badlands of Phoberos and the remote polis of Skophos are caught between two worlds. Some follow the dark god Mogis, who has tyrannized them for ages untold and
battle. Thick hair extends down minotaurs’ necks and powerful backs, and some have long patches of hair on their chins and cheeks. Their legs end in heavy, cloven hooves, and they have long, tufted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
price. The heroes can attempt to sway the opinions of the other factions—and have a chance to buy the Zhentarim’s allegiance outright in the follow-up to chapter 15. In the end, too much is at stake to
. The Black Network backs any plans that increase the likelihood of defeating the cult. Any and all alliances are fine, as are any outcomes that add to the council’s strategic resources. Rian doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
price. The heroes can attempt to sway the opinions of the other factions—and have a chance to buy the Zhentarim’s allegiance outright in the follow-up to chapter 15. In the end, too much is at stake to
. The Black Network backs any plans that increase the likelihood of defeating the cult. Any and all alliances are fine, as are any outcomes that add to the council’s strategic resources. Rian doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
price. The heroes can attempt to sway the opinions of the other factions—and have a chance to buy the Zhentarim’s allegiance outright in the follow-up to chapter 15. In the end, too much is at stake to
. The Black Network backs any plans that increase the likelihood of defeating the cult. Any and all alliances are fine, as are any outcomes that add to the council’s strategic resources. Rian doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Flavors of Fantasy Your D&D campaign might be inspired by a particular flavor of fantasy, several of which are discussed in the sections that follow. Any of these fantastical subgenres can be
knights and nobles. Calder Moore Fortresses on the backs of dragon turtles rise from
the depths, heralding the return of a long-lost dynasty Epic Fantasy Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
seen the earthmote believe it’s actually the petrified heart of the god Ubtao, and they consider it sacred. Priests of Ubtao used to travel here on the backs of flying dinosaurs to seek visions
foolish enough to leave the sigils from her Thayan circle scribbled somewhere in this lair, so no one can follow her if she chooses to escape.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
their backs and in their canoes. Second, they tend the giant lizards that are used to drag or carry especially heavy loads through the mere. Third, they do most of the hunting, fishing, and gathering
Tiamat). If characters stray from the lizardfolk’s path between the work camp and Castle Naerytar, intentionally or unintentionally — if, for example, they follow will-o’-wisps into the mere — they could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
work camp to the castle on their backs and in their canoes. Second, they tend the giant lizards that are used to drag or carry especially heavy loads through the mere. Third, they do most of the
in The Rise of Tiamat). If characters stray from the lizardfolk’s path between the work camp and Castle Naerytar, intentionally or unintentionally—if, for example, they follow will-o’-wisps into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
anyone who pokes fun at his festivals or treats him disrespectfully. He has two pet mastiffs that follow him everywhere, as well as a murderous and deformed henchman named Izek Strazni (see appendix D
with cobwebs and dust. You see a clear footpath through the maze. Characters can follow a single set of human footprints in the dust that lead to area N3t. Searching through the junk in this attic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
wereravens in Vallaki, the Keepers of the Feather will watch their backs. The next time the characters get themselves in serious trouble, you can have a group of 1d4 wereravens show up to rescue or
the next shipment is overdue. I’ll give you what you seek if you bring me my wine. The vineyard and winery is a few miles west of here. Just follow the Old Svalich Road and the signs.” Urwin fails to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to combat, and which backs away from most fights. Kofutacti is the dragon who hunted Dabshabah in episode 1, which could be interesting if the brass wyrmling is with the party, or if the green dragon
might note that the undead minions Hoobur creates to harry the party don’t follow the standard rules by which a spellcaster character might create undead. Likewise, some of the creatures working for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
follow a deliberate route through the cave. Each of the geometrically shaped beings scans the strange terrain around them before vanishing into tunnels ahead.
The characters arrive on a ledge
while other modrons cross along their backs. These modrons don’t defend themselves, but three nonaton modrons (see Morte’s Planar Parade) emerge from the marching throng and engage any creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
saddles and reins sized for both Small and Medium riders. Dasharra’s “alpha griffon,” Screecher, allows no one but her to ride it. Dasharra’s other griffons are trained to follow Screecher wherever
demons follow the mages, serving as personal bodyguards. Once inside the secret tunnel, the mages use web spells to obstruct the passageway behind their party, hoping to ensnare or slow down their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
area 2. See area 4 for more information. MOUNTAIN DOOR DEFENSES
The orcs are well prepared for a frontal assault on the Mountain Door. They follow the sequence of activity described below to the
area 11 stand watch at the doors on the west side of area 3, while the orc Eye of Gruumsh from area 9 backs up the orcs in area 4 or 4a. 3. The Rift Hall The great door opens into a large hall. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
large enough for a human to recline in. Six hideous, monocular creatures with spines on their backs lounge in pods.
Six nothics who were once mind flayers lair here. Each has a fringe of tentacles
the form of strange, furry buds dangling from each rift’s rune. The fanatics didn’t predict this residue, so they don’t realize that others can follow them through the rift. The characters must collect