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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
At will: disguise self, mage hand, minor illusion
2/day each: charm person, dispel magic, greater invisibility
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
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Aberrant Rejuvenation. When the emissary drops to 0 hit points, its body melts away. A greater star spawn emissary instantly appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of where the lesser emissary
disappeared. The greater emissary uses the lesser emissaryâs initiative count.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the emissary fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Unusual
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
ominous astrological events, these ravenous invaders make worlds ready for unimaginable masters or distant, greater manifestations of themselves. Employing their malleable forms, emissaries work to
that area.An emissaryâs greater form sheds all pretense of being part of a planeâs reality and openly mocks it. A destructive titan, this form rises in a 25-foot-tall pillar of violent flesh
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
armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed.
Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
abishais as her agents, sending them 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 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
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
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 outside the normal hierarchy of the
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
, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed.
Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and ultimately answering
Folk Hero
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
profession among the peasantry, perhaps as a farmer, miner, servant, shepherd, woodcutter, or gravedigger. But something happened that set you on a different path and marked you for greater things. Choose or
home communities remain very important to them.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2
If someone is in trouble, Iâm always ready to
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
constables and police forces, and even smaller communities have sheriffs and bailiffs who stand ready to protect their community.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, InsightLanguages: Two of your
success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
were apprenticed and taught that knowledge is a more valuable treasure than gold or gems. Now you are ready to leave your homeânot to abandon it, but to quest for new lore to add to its storehouse
assume roles of greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeepâs own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the
Yuan-ti Pureblood
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
advancement and expanding their territory. They believed themselves to be the most enlightened mortals in the world, and in their hubris they sought to become ever greater.
The serpent gods of the
remained ensconced in their hidden strongholds, biding their time until they were ready to strike again. Today, with their numbers greatly depleted and their enemies much stronger than in ages past, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
fortress. Those who survive the experience can expect to advance to 5th levelâseasoned adventurers ready to strive for greater glory and renown.
ready to take on the challenges of a ruined dwarven fortress. Like its predecessor, The Forge of Fury is tailored to provide increasingly tougher threats as the characters make their way through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Hells. Abishais represent Tiamatâs interests in the Nine Hells and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering messages to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such
as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal and ready to lay down their lives for Tiamat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, ready to be unleashed. Even after these concepts are mastered, new knowledge of magic remains elusive, and a wizard must progress steadily through deeper levels of understanding, breaking through
mental barriers in order to achieve ever greater mastery. Of all peoples, elves are perhaps best suited to wizardry. They have centuries of life to devote to their studies, and their trance effectively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
result, Athreosâs followers make grim opponents when they prioritize the needs of the dead over the living. Their mission also makes them ready foes of the Returned and their allies. Some seek to achieve
greater efficiency in the transition of the doomed into death, such as by impeding medical treatment or wrecking warships destined for hopeless wars. Athreos doesnât approve of utter cruelty, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
you were apprenticed and taught that knowledge is a more valuable treasure than gold or gems. Now you are ready to leave your homeânot to abandon it, but to quest for new lore to add to its
greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeepâs own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the world. Perhaps instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
reality toward terror. Heralded by ominous astrological events, these ravenous invaders make worlds ready for unimaginable masters or distant, greater manifestations of themselves. Employing their
Star Spawn Emissary Greater Star Spawn Emissary
Few understand the full hungry hostility of the multiverse. Star spawn emissaries are the fingers of alien realms, digits that tip the scales of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
her chest. The caryatids face inward.
Modron. Circling the caryatids counterclockwise is a quadrone with its bow at the ready. It makes clicking and clacking noises as it walks.
Bas-Reliefs. The
Statues Stored here are creatures that have been turned to stone by Halaster, as summarized in the Petrified Creatures table. Each can be restored to flesh with a greater restoration spell or similar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
adventurers are likely to see them initially. If creatures are clearly visible, consider providing a minimum of detail (size, shape, and lighting only) for the area description, in favor of providing greater
area with additional details. It is highly recommended, to get the maximum enjoyment out of this adventure, that you have six players ready to play each of the pregenerated characters. Due to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
search for Dragonâs Blessing. Personality Trait. âThereâs nothing interesting about me. Tell me about yourself instead.â Ideal. âMy work might go unseen, but it contributes to a greater whole.â Bond
. âSecretary Wei saw the hidden potential in me, and I am forever grateful.â Flaw. âIâll follow any order from my commanders if it serves the greater good.â The Old City Expedition Zhong Yin is bright and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Life Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Life Domain Spells Cleric Level Prepared Spells 3
Aid, Bless, Cure Wounds, Lesser Restoration 5 Mass Healing Word, Revivify 7 Aura of Life, Death Ward 9 Greater Restoration, Mass Cure Wounds Level 3: Preserve Life As a Magic action, you present your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
foreshadowing easier because you can reread your notes from earlier game sessions and identify things that could resurface in upcoming sessions, giving past events greater weight or a bigger payoff
. Adventure Stockpile Besides tracking each session of your campaign, keep a list of adventure ideas. Even if you donât end up using every adventure idea, having a stockpile will keep you ready for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
the modrons escape (see the âUnity of Ringsâ section later in this chapter for details). R04M canât haggle or offer any greater reward, but he can hypothesize on the dire ramifications of the modrons
an opportunity to familiarize themselves with their new powers. Unused portions of this adventure, Sigil and the Outlands, Morteâs Planar Parade, or even another anthology of D&D adventures can provide level-appropriate threats. When the characters are ready, proceed with the following section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, ready to animate to attack non-drow that climb the steps. The two jade spiders have the statistics of stone golems with the following statistical modifications: The jade spiders have 250 hit points each
DeVir. These mages offer to cast greater invisibility spells on visible characters and escort the party to Gromphâs sanctum in the tower. As long as the characters are under the protection of these mages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
receives the benefit of a greater restoration spell. Seeing the characters invigorated in this way causes all the astral elves in the Temple of Light, including Xeleth and Xedalli, to wonder if the gods
at least Xeleth has his ring of shooting stars. Twelve astral elf honor guards (see Booâs Astral Menagerie for their stat blocks) stand ready to defend whichever sibling was named emperor in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
of Voglerâs best fishers, Mayor Raven, is in their group, along with a dozen other locals. Read the following description when the characters have their fishing gear prepared and are ready to start
â No fish 4â7 8 Tiny river eel (1 ft. long) 8â11 10 Tiny cuirassed carp (1 ft. long) 12â15 11 Mature river eel (1Âœ ft. long) 16â18 12 Mature cuirassed carp (3 ft. long) 19 15 Greater cuirassed carp (5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
have certain spells ready; when you reach a Warlock level specified in the Archfey Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.
Archfey Spells Warlock Level Spells
3 Calm Emotions, Faerie Fire, Misty Step, Phantasmal Force, Sleep
5 Blink, Plant Growth
7 Dominate Beast, Greater Invisibility
9 Dominate Person, Seeming
Level 3: Steps of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
have done. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as an incentive to improve their skills. Above all else, every goliath is driven to outdo their past performance, taking greater and greater risks. As
obscured by wind and blowing snow. Elders invoke her name to keep young goliaths from wandering too far from home before theyâre ready. Adult goliaths sometimes encounter this legendary individual in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
much greater depth. Cleansing Chambers Freshly captured victims are processed in the cleansing chambers. Their gear is removed and either destroyed or kept if it is of interest, their hair is shaved
, and wait for new orders. Any mind flayer in need of assistance can visit this room to obtain the needed muscle power. In the event of an attack, the thralls gather here to arm themselves and ready for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Debriefing When youâre ready to start, read or paraphrase the following: You arrived this morning on Belligerence, a chartered galley out of Waterdeep, which picked up passengers and crew in the
who come through Spelljammer Academy on Nimbral strive to protect the world from far greater threats. Spelljammer Academy trains cadets for service as Spelljammers and members of the Spelljammer Corps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
resources the Heralds of the Comet wants: a magic item or artifact, or simply wealth. Some initiates, convinced they are robbing wicked people to benefit the greater good, are sent to steal from the
manner of misfortunes and societal ills. Even people with no ties to the Heralds of the Comet begin shunning the characters. The hierophantâs rhetoric escalates until the local populace is ready to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
as a farmer, miner, servant, shepherd, woodcutter, or gravedigger. But something happened that set you on a different path and marked you for greater things. Choose or randomly determine a defining
trouble, Iâm always ready to lend help. 3 When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. 4 I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
githzerai steer clear of area 24d and the hallway that leads to it unless they need to use the trap to escape a greater danger. 24b. Resting Chamber The githzerai use this chamber to sleep and
and ready themselves for combat if they detect intruders.
Arch. A stone arch is embedded in the middle of the south wall. Carved into the archâs keystone is an image of a six-fingered gauntlet.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
necessities. Furthermore, expenses cover the cost of maintaining your equipment so you can be ready when adventure next calls. At the start of each week or month (your choice), choose a lifestyle from the
are, the greater the chance you will be drawn into political intrigue as a pawn or participant. SELF SUFFICIENCY
The expenses and lifestyles described in this chapter assume that you are spending
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
brainâs power to enable it to exert influence over a greater distance. Destruction. Because mind flayers are physically weak, they canât rely on simple combat to stand up against their enemies. If a colony
wizardry to attract intelligent minds for the colony to feed upon Rediscovering the secrets of nautiloid manufacture to take to the sky Drawing a surface city into the Underdark so as to have a population of ready victims