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Dungeon Master’s Guide
Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. The sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne
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Random Properties. The sword has the following random properties (see “Artifacts”):
1 minor beneficial property
1 major beneficial property
1 minor detrimental property
1 major
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"thunder"} thunder damage, and the target is knocked prone.
Spellcasting. The priest casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell
veneration are sometimes rewarded with power, to serve thereafter as kraken priests.
Every kraken priest undergoes a change in appearance that reflects the kraken’s influence, although each
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Demogorgon’s purposes in the Material Plane are rewarded with a “blessing” that transforms them into monstrous echoes of their demon patron.
The arms of an echo of Demogorgon
throw or suffer one of the following effects of the echo’s choice:
Confused Reaction. The target must use its reaction to make a melee attack against another creature of the echo’s
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
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Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, detect
starless depths and been subsequently rewarded with extraordinary powers.
Instead of heeding an elder brain, a mind flayer clairvoyant listens to the whispers and whims of the voices of the Far Realm. In
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the following effects (choose one or roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Spiked Chain"}):
1–2: Decay. The target takes 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType
along tragic paths for her amusement. The Raven Queen is famously cryptic even to her most devoted followers, however; their efforts are rewarded only with vague omens they interpret as best they can
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
"} necrotic damage. Hit or Miss: The spear magically returns to the shadar-kai’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Spellcasting. The shadar-kai casts one of the following spells, requiring no
deity. They are rumored to be able to coax worldly events along tragic paths for her amusement. The Raven Queen is famously cryptic even to her most devoted followers, however; their efforts are rewarded
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Spellcasting. Moloch casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability
earned his place among the other archdevils through the glory he won driving demons out of the Nine Hells. Asmodeus rewarded him by elevating him to the rulership of Malbolge.
For eons, Moloch ruled his
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Spellcasting. The shadar-kai casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
1/day each: bestow curse
cryptic even to her most devoted followers, however; their efforts are rewarded only with vague omens they interpret as best they can.
Fortress of Memories
The shadar-kai who are most devoted to the
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3):
Barovia. In the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, tales flourish of those who love or descend from vampires. You might have such a connection
joined and advanced through their lesser ranks, known as the Kargatane, and were rewarded by being transformed into a dhampir.
I’Cath. At night, the starving city of I’Cath is overrun by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dhampirs in the Domains of Dread When creating a dhampir, ask your DM if it makes sense for your character to have ties to one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3): Barovia. In
rewarded by being transformed into a dhampir. I’Cath. At night, the starving city of I’Cath is overrun by vampiric jiangshi (described in chapter 5). You were left with a cold hunger after an encounter with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Random Treasure
The following pages contain tables that you can use to randomly generate treasures carried by monsters, stashed in their lairs, or otherwise hidden away. The placement of
treasure is left to your discretion. The key is to make sure the players feel rewarded for playing, and that their characters are rewarded for overcoming dangerous challenges.
Treasure Tables Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
thankless job, since their efforts are rarely understood and almost never rewarded. Yet rangers persist in their duties, never doubting that their work makes the world a safer place. A relationship
also benefit the kingdoms and other civilized realms that they avoid, so be it. If you’re creating or playing a ranger character, the following sections offer ideas for embellishing the character and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
rewarded with power, to serve thereafter as kraken priests. Every kraken priest undergoes a change in appearance that reflects the kraken’s influence, although each one differs in how their reverence is
ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d10) lightning damage plus 11 (2d10) thunder damage, and the target is knocked prone.
Spellcasting. The priest casts one of the following spells, requiring no material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the two-headed Demogorgon and devote themselves to his service. Those who prove exceptionally valuable to Demogorgon’s purposes in the Material Plane are rewarded with a “blessing” that transforms them
Actions
Discordant Screams. The echo directs its frenzied howls at one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or suffer one of the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Paladin Orders The following orders can be found in various parts of the Forgotten Realms. Order of the Companion Based in Elturgard in the Western Heartlands, the Order of the Companion is sworn to
of Samular stayed true to Tyr. Their patience was recently rewarded when, upon Tyr’s return to the world, many of their dwindling number were invested with the powers of a paladin. Known for their support of the law, many paladins of the order follow the Oath of the Crown, which is described below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Sword of Kas Weapon (Longsword), Artifact (Requires Attunement) Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. The
Slashing damage to Undead. Random Properties. The sword has the following random properties (see “Artifacts” in this chapter): 1 minor beneficial property 1 major beneficial property 1 minor detrimental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Adventure Summary The adventure is divided into two parts, “The Haunted House” and “The Sea Ghost.” “The Haunted House” likely plays out in the following sequence. The characters arrive in the town
of a large ship, though such a vessel is not to be found. The first part of the adventure concludes when the characters return to Saltmarsh with the truth and are rewarded for their work. The town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
characters speak it. Read the following: “I am Ploopploopeen, archpriest of the Sea Mother Blibdoolvpoolp. She answers my prayers by delivering you. Help us, and you will be rewarded for your service
, allowing his true believers of the Sea Mother to cut off the head of the cult. The archpriest promises that the characters will be “well rewarded” for their aid. If the characters refuse, Ploopploopeen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
realm’s starless depths and been subsequently rewarded with extraordinary powers. Instead of heeding an elder brain, a mind flayer clairvoyant listens to the whispers and whims of the voices of the
and devouring its brain.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
With Friends Like These Characters who wait for Tarina’s pirate friends find their patience rewarded in due time. Read the following to the players when it’s time for the pirates to arrive: Eight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
who pass its tests may be rewarded with a heroes’ feast. Androsphinx
Large monstrosity, lawful neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 199 (19d10 + 95)
Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft
-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the following cleric spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Nine Hells. Asmodeus rewarded him by elevating Moloch to the rulership of Malbolge. For eons, Moloch ruled his domain, vying against the other archdevils as he sought still greater power. This animosity
Perception 21
Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 21 (33,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. Moloch’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21). He can innately cast the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
bonus to initiative. Mornhyld’s spirit requires a host body before it can communicate. While possessing a humanoid, it uses that host to share the following secrets, doing so in the course of a brief
enter a room, speak the word ‘xunderbrok’ for all to hear. You might be rewarded.” (Characters who understand Dwarvish know that the word means “secret trove.”) “Demons invaded our temple, but we trapped them in statues on this level. Beware them.” (See area 29d.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Nine Hells. Asmodeus rewarded him by elevating him to the rulership of Malbolge. For eons, Moloch ruled his domain, vying against the other archdevils as he sought still greater power. This animosity
of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing his appearance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
affirm that Mogis rewarded his most devoted followers, they assert that these followers were already minotaurs, and all Mogis did was exalt them to an honored status. Among minotaurs who worship Mogis
Your minotaur character has the following racial traits. These traits are also suitable for minotaurs in other D&D worlds where these people have avoided the demonic influence of Baphomet. Ability Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Caer Locations (C1-C9) Map 1.4: Keep at Caer-DinevalView Player Version The following locations are keyed to map 1.4. C1. Main Gate Two lowered iron portcullises and two sets of closed wooden doors
Kadroth’s beck and call. It’s a mostly thankless role that comes with a mountain of verbal abuse. The only time Thoob feels rewarded is when Kadroth orders him to relay instructions to another cultist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. The birds in the cage have the following messages written on them in the Elvish script: My darling Bav,
Skab had the horn but either lost it or forgot where she hid it. Her head is so full of
the end of the journey. (The giant crane plucks the feather from itself using its beak and places it on the ground within the character’s reach.) A feather allows the rewarded character (and no one else
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
followers, however; their efforts are rewarded only with vague omens they interpret as best they can. Fortress of Memories The shadar-kai who are most devoted to the Raven Queen serve her at the Fortress
or Miss: The spear magically returns to the shadar-kai’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Spellcasting. The shadar-kai casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters walk through the flaps into the tent, read or paraphrase the following text: Warm light glows from a single lantern in this otherwise dark tent, illuminating canvas walls decorated with patchwork
Card Fortune Comet “Carry a lit flame with you at all times. You will be rewarded with wondrous treasure.” Fates “You are fated to witness a terrible catastrophe. Take solace in knowing there is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Hirelings Any of the following NPCs can join the party as custodians and translators of the materials loaned to the characters by the Cartophile. Each hireling is also charged with chronicling the
Master to return to Stygia in the Nine Hells to complete a service required by Levistus. A forged addendum adds that the bearer of the note should be rewarded handsomely. Alternative Entry. Garret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Gate of Illumination Locations The following locations are keyed to map 8.1. Map 8.1: gate of illuminationView Player Version I1: Cave Entrance A 30-foot-long tunnel leads from the entrance of the
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This room memorializes some of the greatest offerings made to the gods, as well as legendary figures who made earnest sacrifices and were rewarded. The three statues at the room’s center have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
site of their ancestral mound. Most of the Uthgardt holy sites have existed since antiquity, but the fortunes of the tribes that revere them have hardly been static. Following are brief descriptions of
the newly reborn Blue Bear tribe might well be Tree Ghost Uthgardt who are following a call from a revived Blue Bear totem.
Great Worm. The Frost Hills, a small southern spike of the Spine of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Three banshees The following locations are keyed to map 5.3. Stacey Allan & William Doyle Map 5.3: Halls of the Upper Priesthood View Player Version P29: Waterway If the party enters this area from
the pool.
If the party enters this area from the hall (areas P30–P31), read or paraphrase the following text: The corridor ends in an archway followed by a steep drop. The water falls over the edge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Locations on the Dungeon Level The following locations are identified on map 6.2. 1. Marshaling Area At the bottom of the stairs that lead from area 18A on the upper level is a room where prisoners
table, two stools, torches, and a ring of keys that open four of the five cell doors. The cells, from left to right, have the following occupants: First Cell. A human merchant (noble), taken prisoner
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of Lolth’s radical ideas, and their creator rewarded them with a vast increase in their divine power. When Lolth lured some of the primal elves away from Corellon with her promises, this high-ranking
become one with the cosmos. As one would navigate a river, the faithful of Hanali are known for following their hearts, unwilling to deviate from the pursuit of ultimate beauty. Devotees of Hanali