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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed.
Abishais stand
work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
appear and disappear at random.
Lolth isn’t present in Pandesmos; she has given command of her legions to Camlash. The balor general specializes in leading campaigns with troops of loyal driders
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in
whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat
;s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, Lightning, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
more intense than what it might normally experience given the creature’s size and nature.
Scavvers
Scavvers are shark-like scavengers that fly through space, feeding on whatever they can fit
larger varieties are more formidable, in part because they often don’t wait for their meals to come to them.
A scavver has a single large eye in the leading edge of its head. This eye glows
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
forth to represent her interests in the Hells and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large
do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases
Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
deeper meaning.
The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity.
The more a warforged develops its
individuality, the more likely it is to modify its body, seeking out an artificer to customize the look of its face, limbs, and plating.
Quirks
Warforged often display an odd personality trait or two, given
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and
insults are my weapons of choice.
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I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
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I pocket anything I see that might have some
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You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read
weapons of choice.
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I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
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I pocket anything I see that might have some value.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
pace works fine for many campaigns, some DMs prefer a campaign story with pauses built into it — times when adventurers are not going on adventures. The downtime rules given in this section can be
they amass on their adventures. The system presented here consists of two elements. First, it introduces the concept of rivals. Second, it details a number of downtime activities that characters can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
. The images herein show just a few avenues explored in updating these foes to the most current edition of the game, along with notes taken from internal concept and story documents. Some present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
. The images herein show just a few avenues explored in updating these foes to the most current edition of the game, along with notes taken from internal concept and story documents. Some present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
. The images herein show just a few avenues explored in updating these foes to the most current edition of the game, along with notes taken from internal concept and story documents. Some present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Arijani Arijani is the charming face of resistance for all who oppose Ramya’s control of the Sapphire Throne. Like Ramya and Reeva, Arijani was given a second life by the Dark Powers. Now a rakshasa
themselves. Arijani has faked his and Reeva’s deaths on multiple occasions, after which they always return “resurrected,” leading Ramya to believe they can never be truly defeated.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
certainty is born of unchecked privilege and vanity. These flashes of clarity frustrate her, leading her to impose cruel edicts and public displays of her superiority, such as city-spanning punishments and
who show their obedience are my true subjects. All others have a chance to prove their loyalty. Is that not mercy?” Flaw. “I will let everything rot in the streets before I give up one bit of what I was given.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
as a swirling pool of magma in the heart of a volcano (leading to the Plane of Fire) or a maelstrom in the depths of the ocean (leading to the Plane of Water). Passing through a planar portal can be
. A portal can have any requirement, but the following are the most common: Command. The portal functions only if a particular command is given. A command is usually a word that can be invoked in any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
-or-flight situation, leading to one or more characters becoming fugitives. If the party includes one or more characters who aren’t lawful, such an outcome is likely. To mitigate this drawback, you
players that one or more characters have been arrested. You can describe the arrest, the subsequent detention, and the events leading up to the trial. The drawback to this approach is that player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
of the bearded devils and hell hounds are out patrolling the perimeter at any given time, returning 1 minute after combat starts unless the fighting remains very quiet. An iron ladder rises through a
leading to the tower’s ground floor and rooftop.
The devils like to chain prisoners to the walls and use the spiked chair for interrogations. The chain devil can use its Animate Chains ability to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
knowledge and power the book represents are dangerous in anyone’s hands — especially Vizeran DeVir’s, given what the characters know of him. However, the drow archmage doesn’t give up the grimoire
willingly. Finding a means to get rid of Gromph’s grimoire once and for all could be the basis for continued adventures, perhaps even leading characters into the Abyss (see “Into the Demonweb Pits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
.
Camlash Lolth isn’t present in Pandesmos; she has given command of her legions to Camlash. The balor general specializes in leading campaigns with troops of loyal driders and mutated arachnids. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Raider Camp Wyvern Tor is a sizable hill, with miles of rugged terrain on its flanks and slopes. Searching for the hidden raider camp takes time. The character leading the party can attempt one DC 15
Wisdom (Perception) check or DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check per hour to find the camp, made by the character leading the way. Mike Schley Map 3.3: Wyvern Tor The camp is depicted on map 3.3. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
are advancing when the Draakhorn sounds. In the aftermath, the characters are given leads to chapter 10 or to Varram in chapter 11 and 12. A second session of the council is summoned to address
increasingly aggressive dragon activity. The characters are asked to investigate a devastating series of raids in the Misty Forest, leading to Neronvain in “Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
are advancing when the Draakhorn sounds. In the aftermath, the characters are given leads to chapter 10 or to Varram in chapter 11 and 12. A second session of the council is summoned to address
increasingly aggressive dragon activity. The characters are asked to investigate a devastating series of raids in the Misty Forest, leading to Neronvain in “Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their
lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
herself and claw Maglubiyet’s beady eyes from his face to prevent him from taking them from her. The cosmic battle between the two pantheons has raged for eons without resolution, leading those
fight another day.
Orc Names
Orc names don’t always have meaning in the Orc language, and most noteworthy orcs are given epithets by their tribe mates.
Orc Names
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Araj: Vizeran’s Tower Vizeran’s tower is a enormous stalagmite, carved with a spiraling series of chambers leading up to its peak. The center of the stone spike is hollowed out to form an open
vertical shaft. A stone staircase spirals around the shaft, with landings leading to chambers on the upper levels: Level 1 has a broad antechamber and audience hall.
Level 2 contains kitchens, storage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
from one plane into the Astral Plane, and there search out a color pool leading to the desired destination. Characters can also use plane shift to reach a different plane more directly. Most often
, though, characters use portals — either a portal that links the two planes directly or a portal leading to Sigil, City of Doors, which holds portals to all the planes. Two planar features connect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Approaching the Ruins The following boxed text assumes that the characters approach Berez from the north, along the trail leading from the Old Svalich Road. If they approach from a different
dwellings seem to hunker down in the mire, as though they have long since given up on escaping the thick mud. Everywhere you look, black clouds of flies dart about, hungry for blood.
The fog is much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Soth began his gods-given quest to avert the Cataclysm, he encountered Isolde’s attendants, who blamed him for leading Isolde from her holy path. The attendants played on his jealousy, falsely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
or DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check per hour to find the camp, made by the character leading the way. When the characters find the camp, read the following: The faint smell of smoke hangs on the air as
Wyvern Tor completes a quest given to the party by Townmaster Harbin Wester in Phandalin, and it delivers on a promise to Hamun Kost at Old Owl Well. Divide 1,250 XP equally among the characters if the party deals with the orcs and the ogre.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, paladins might not swear their oaths to ideals, but instead swear fealty to powerful sorcerers. To capture this story concept, you could build a new paladin spell list with spells meant to protect
opportunity to develop the character’s story and that of your world, rather than shutting down possibilities. Substituting Class Features If one or more features of a given class don’t exactly fit the theme
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
that’s a more precise fit for your character concept.
A background gives your character a background feature (a general benefit) and proficiency in two skills, and it might also give you additional
, snarling demeanor. He chooses the ideal of fairness from the list in his background, noting that Bruenor believes that no one is above the law.
Given his history, Bruenor’s bond is obvious: he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
attitude — actions that have often been misinterpreted by observers as worship. Maanzecorian. The entity/concept called Maanzecorian embodies a complete comprehension of knowledge. It is a state
long fascinated mind flayers that emulate Maanzecorian, leading to frequent conflict between the two races. Ilsensine. Ilsensine is a broader philosophical ideal than Maanzecorian, leading many sages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
common rabble. Not long after Ravengard arrived in Elturel, the city was dragged down into the Nine Hells — wiped off the map. Given the distance between the two cities, it’s no surprise that the
Elturel. Those warriors escaped the city’s fate only because they weren’t in Elturel when it fell, and the Flaming Fist has taken to arresting them on sight, lest they try to stir up trouble in Baldur’s Gate. The Hellriders are not going quietly, however, leading to violence and bloodshed.