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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
advantage or disadvantage.Oracles posses the ability to interpret the patterns and language of Nyx, divining from it the flow of fates and the will of the gods. Most of these giftedâor cursed
divine omens (such as those presented in chapter 4) might seek out an oracle to gain a clearer vision of the godâs intentions. Finding an oracle, though, or one experienced in interpreting certain types of visions, might prove to be an adventure in its own right.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
certain, but when it works, the magic transforms an air-breathing person into a shapeshifter that can take on an aquatic form.
A deep scion emerges from the depths in service to their underwater master
piscine form is stripped of the magic that enabled them to transform, leaving behind the corpse of the person the deep scion once was.Change Shape. The deep scion transforms into a hybrid form (humanoid
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master did and to cheat death and become undead horrors.
The
that curse, a priest of Osybus canât be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master did and to
become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus canât be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly power. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a
immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus canât be certain that they will be
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their
himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus canât be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
demanded their worship. In time, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly power. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his
be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. In time, his goal was achieved: he became a lich of almost godly power. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form
;that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus canât be certain that they
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
power. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls
and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus canât be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
surfaces substituting for the mirror needed to cast certain divination spells. While being used in this way, the fractine siphons magical energy from the spellcasterânot enough to cause harm
causing harm to anyone or anything. A fractine that doesnât consume light or magical energy for ten days begins to flicker. A day later, it folds in on itself and self-destructs, leaving no trace
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
are the most common materials they use in the construction of a lair, crystal and other precious minerals feature prominently in certain areas. In this way, crystal dragonsâ hoards literally
). The most favored of the crystal dragonâs acquaintances might even be gifted with a short trip to the very pinnacle of the central spireâthe highest point in the local landscapeâto
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
certain areas. In this way, crystal dragonsâ hoards literally become the fabric of their homes.
Crystal Dragon Lair Features
The crystal dragon lair shown in map 5.7 is the home of a dragon who
show themselves to be peaceful and respectful (or very, very interesting). The most favored of the crystal dragonâs acquaintances might even be gifted with a short trip to the very pinnacle of the
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
minds swim, leaving them unable to use anything but their simplest magic. The dire corbiesâ disorienting song has left countless Underdark creatures and travelers unable to flee as these
monsters fall upon them.
Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorersâjudged inventive by some and lunatics by othersâhave learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
have lived on the worlds of the Material Plane since the worldsâ creation. Gifted by the gods with remarkable physical defenses and a mystical connection to the natural world, lizardfolk can
, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types donât have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
live for centuries, typically up to 500 years.
Autognome History
d6
Story
1
Your creator gave you autonomy and urged you to follow your dreams.
2
Your creator died, leaving you
certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesnât work on a creature that has the Construct type. (The autognome is a noteworthy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Adventure Background Froderic DartwildâFrody to those who knew him wellâwas a gifted human bard born and raised in the hamlet of Toadhop. He could play the mandolin by age three and performed
. So gifted a musician was he that an admiring wizard gave Frody an instrument of the bardsâa famous Canaith mandolin called Golden Axe. The mandolinâs magic served Frody well during his many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
ceilings, the third floor has 8-foot-high ceilings, and the attic has 13-foot-high ceilings. Haunted Doors When Strahd enters the house later in this chapter, certain doors marked on the map become
them from leaving. A creature that enters the Mists around Death House reemerges seconds later in a random room in Death House. Only Strahd can disperse the Mists (see the âLeaving the Houseâ section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
between these outsiders and the native orcs. Certain Marcher clans contain humans, orcs, and half-orcs in roughly equal numbers. When playing an orc or half-orc character from the Shadow Marches
, consider what circumstances brought you into the wider world. The Leaving the Shadow Marches table offers some inspiration. Leaving the Shadow Marches d8 Reason for Leaving 1 Youâre associated with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Oracle Oracles posses the ability to interpret the patterns and language of Nyx, divining from it the flow of fates and the will of the gods. Most of these giftedâor cursedâmortals communicate with a
chapter 4) might seek out an oracle to gain a clearer vision of the godâs intentions. Finding an oracle, though, or one experienced in interpreting certain types of visions, might prove to be an adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
minerals feature prominently in certain areas. In this way, crystal dragonsâ hoards literally become the fabric of their homes. Map 5.7: crystal dragon lair View Player Version Crystal Dragon Lair
be gifted with a short trip to the very pinnacle of the central spireâthe highest point in the local landscapeâto take in the breathtaking view.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
The Land of the Mists Although the Domains of Dread are dramatically different, certain realities underpin their terrors. The nature of domains, the influence of Darklords, the mysteries of the Mists
of the Mists with shared knowledge, by all means do so. Alternatively, you can cultivate dread by leaving the fundamental truths of the world vague or defined by your groupâs theories. Deep shadows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
encounter by shifting focus right before a character makes an ability check or opens a chest, leaving everyone eager to hear what happens next. Ability Checks in Exploration When a character tries to do
something during exploration, you decide whether that action requires an ability check to determine success (as described in the earlier âResolving Outcomesâ section). Certain situations might call
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
contaminate the dreadnought and induce its certain death. Arekanz is suffering the effects of the curse. It is so wracked with pain that it doesnât defend itself except to use its Donjon Visit legendary
dreadnought swallows ends up there. The character also knows that if the dreadnought dies, the demiplane inside it will be destroyed, leaving everything in it to float aimlessly in the Astral Sea.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
Plane carried psionic energy to you. When you use your powers, faint motes of light sparkle around you. 3 You once suffered the dominating powers of an aboleth, leaving a psychic splinter in your mind
had an imaginary friend that looked like a flumph or a strange platypus-like creature. One day, it gifted you with psionic powers, which have ended up being not so imaginary. 6 Your nightmares whisper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the first chimeras.
Gifted with demonic cruelty, a chimera serves as a grim reminder of what happens when demon princes find their way to the Material Plane. A typical specimen has the hindquarters
monster often toys with its prey, breaking off an attack prematurely and leaving a creature wounded and terrified before returning to finish it off.
Servant of Evil. Though chimeras are far from cunning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
with a sharp blade. Then theyâre decapitated. The heads are left behind, but the feet are taken! The famous Waterdavian actor Tystanya Creed has not been seen since leaving the theatre after her last
, but some say it means the destruction of the City of Splendors is imminent! Others are certain itâs a sign of great fortune on the horizon. Still others say itâs just the humidity. Members of the Guild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Erebosâs Champions Erebos spends most of his time and attention on the Underworld, leaving his champions to safeguard his interests in the realm of the living. He might call upon his followers to
foray into the wild lands.
An Erebos Campaign A campaign structured around the player characters as champions of Erebos often invites a certain amount of moral complexity. Perhaps heroes are brought
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
idealized form, though itâs made of an inorganic material or others react as if it were terrifying.
6 The Darklordâs body disintegrates, leaving only an animate heart, hand, gory ooze, or nervous
they wronged, and their true appearance is revealed at particular hours, in reflections, or under certain lights.
9 The Darklord splits into multiple creatures, each representing them at a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morteâs Planar Parade
seven flexible limbs. CoupleofKooks âYou ever notice how certain modrons sort of look like some kind of wacky dice?â
âMorte
Septon Modron Large Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class
.
Disintegration. If the septon dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying.
Actions
Multiattack. The septon makes four Tentacle attacks and uses Lightning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master
the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus canât be certain that they will be reborn when they perish. In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
one additional trinket. 7 You once performed a service for a local temple. The next time you visit the temple, you can receive healing up to your hit point maximum. 8 A friendly alchemist gifted you
there. 21â30 You visited a holy site and felt the presence of the divine there. 31â40 You witnessed a falling red star, a face appearing in the frost, or some other bizarre happening. You are certain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are within half a mile of Iymrithâs lair, the storm giants dismount and approach on foot, leaving the rocs to perch atop rocky outcroppings and wait for their return. Characters can ride with the giants
of the Temple of Annam. The truth is that he escaped certain death by leaping into the oracle chamber. There he was trapped until a friendly wizard appeared and rescued him with the aid of a teleport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
inevitability of death and the often unavoidable tragedies of life. Although Erebos forbids souls from leaving the Underworld, some escape his clutches. Generally such souls are beneath his notice, but he
, certain that his lesser brother canât possibly prevail within Erebosâs own territory. Erebos holds a special grudge against Phenax. Phenax readily teaches others how to escape the Underworld as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
protection. Frume has contacts among the many merchants of the region and is certain he can arrange a job. Timing is an issue. The tracks leaving the cultistsâ camp and the map from Mondathâs chamber both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
a certain area before returning home. Annis hags live in mountains or hills. The terrain is easy for them to navigate because they are the most physically capable hags. Even with her hunched posture
kind to another during their lives.
A hag that lives long enough or has the necessary resources can alter her basic nature, leaving behind her old physiology and adopting that of a hag appropriate