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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. Lacking the egotism of their stronger kin, a death kiss usually submits to the rule of its creator or any other beholder it encounters, but it tries to escape as soon as the beholder is preoccupied.
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;rats, leaving behind a trail of bloodless corpses. When underground, it uses its tentacles as feelers, prodding and examining the environment in all directions. Above ground, it usually keeps its
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanorâa stark contrast to the yugolothâs usual fury.
Curse of Malaxxix
A creature
palanquin. The target gains 19 (3d12);{"diceNotation":"3d12", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Reassemble"} temporary hit points.
Slam. Malaxxix commands the palanquin to slam the ground. Each creature
Half-Elf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
ground. The dwarf clasped his old friend close for a brief instant, then, remembering his dignity, squirmed and freed himself from the half-elfâs embrace.
â Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
contrast, throw themselves into the thick of society, putting their charisma and social skills to great use in diplomatic roles or as swindlers.
Half-Elf Names
Half-elves use either human or elven
Lizardfolk
Legacy
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
hold and controls their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesnât think, âIâm scared.&rdquo
pleasurable creatures and things are ones that allow lizardfolk to assess more situations as benign rather than fearsome.
Cold and Calculating
Most humanoids describe cold-blooded people as lacking in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
to the last adult and child. Many of the residents of Altand were on the ground when the attack came. Of the elves in the upper level of the village, many died of the dragonâs poisonous breath while
number of villagers, the characters can learn the following: The dragon swooped down and attacked on the ground first. Nearly half of the villageâs victims died during that first assault. Humans in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in contrast
get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and human energy without human boorishness. They often make excellent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the last adult and child. Many of the residents of Altand were on the ground when the attack came. Of the elves in the upper level of the village, many died of the dragonâs poisonous breath while
of villagers, the characters can learn the following: The dragon swooped down and attacked on the ground first. Nearly half of the villageâs victims died during that first assault. Humans in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in contrast
get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and human energy without human boorishness. They often make excellent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
teeth, manticores ambush travelers from above and devour them. Manticores crave the taste of humans, but lacking their favored prey, they eagerly consume other peoples and livestock. Manticores have
tails bristling with detachable spikes. These monsters launch their tail spikes at their prey, skewering those on the ground or knocking flying creatures from the air. Despite their ravenous tendencies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
this effort by two cloakers from the conclave on level 5, which hope to turn this level into a hunting ground. After gaining entry through an umber hulk tunnel that leads down from level 5, the raiders
contrast to the usual duergar focus on utility. The duergar she leads are content to follow her for the sake of what their raids will earn them, and they care nothing for the historical value of the relics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Mapping a Wilderness In contrast to a dungeon, an outdoor setting presents seemingly limitless options. The adventurers can move in any direction over a trackless desert or an open grassland, so how
uneven ground. Valleys and ridges channel travel in certain directions. Mountain ranges present forbidding barriers traversed only by remote passes. Even the most trackless desert reveals favored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
buildings in a city usually have four sides and a sloped or staggered pyramid-like exterior. It is customary for stone buildings to have a series of tiles or carvings of snakes encircling the ground level
cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell drugs and spell scrolls, blackmail merchants, and influence kings. But lacking any proof, I canât believe such tales.
â Volo
Ye should.
â Elminster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, arrows appear out of nowhere to stick out of the ground between the feet of the people theyâre talking to. Roll that next check to negotiate with advantage! Battle Master As a battle master involved
Fighter? Wizard? Why not both?! If a franchiseâs recruiting efforts result in a party lacking either fighting or magical ability â or, Tymora forbid, both â you make a great addition to the team as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
high-pitched, nasal voice. Death kisses fear true beholders, which can easily kill or subdue them. Lacking the egotism of their stronger kin, a death kiss usually submits to the rule of its creator or
, prodding and examining the environment in all directions. Above ground, it usually keeps its tentacles retracted when on the hunt, then lashes out with them to catch opponents off guard. A death kiss
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Setessaâs Surroundings Beyond the cityâs encircling trees, the territory of Setessa extends to cover about a third of the Nessian Wood and a wide swath of the open chaparral. In contrast to Meletis
forested region at the northwestern edge of Setessan territory, and it provides a safe haven and training ground for the diverse range of animals that occupy an honored place as natural protectors in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
behave in their own dreams, making little account for their actions and never fully trusting what they see or hear. A promise made above ground need not be kept. Insults can be made without apology
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Stone giants lacking in athletic grace or artistic skill dwell at the fringes of their society, serving as the tribeâs outlying guardians and far-wandering hunters. When trespassers stray too far into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Leaves change color to contrast with those trying to hide among them, branches move to reveal creatures, fog clears, and so on. Smooth Roads. Difficult terrain
within 12 miles of the dragonâs lair is not considered difficult, as undergrowth moves out of a travelerâs way, slopes are not as steep as they first appeared, and rough ground levels out under a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
seeing the inside of the dragonâs home. This scenario also means an adult or older dragon has access to lair actions. In contrast, a dragon fighting outdoors can more easily fly out of reach of opponents
on the ground. Chapters 4 and 5 feature information and maps to help you build encounters in and around a dragonâs lair. Is the dragon alone or accompanied by minions? With their legendary actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ground. Her companions are Orvis Torval (N male firbolg guard) and Rosko Bosh (N male halfling guard). Orvis and Rosko are new constables, not the sharpest swords in the armory, and as lazy as wizards
, strapping female human who has seen her share of scuffles and doesnât back down from a fight. If something took her out, it must be powerful. By contrast, Constable Boot is a runty male human, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the middle of Lake Galifar. Her scheme to bring the towers of Arcanix to the ground likewise seemed ended.
But yesterday, according to eyewitness reports, irâRannan was seen in the common room of
Villain In contrast to a villain who is a part of the charactersâ everyday life, an otherworldly villain isnât only anonymous but also fundamentally mysterious. Itâs not just a question of who the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying
. The Nether Oak is easily angered and uproots itself if driven to combat. When it attacks, four needle blights spring from the ground to assist it, acting on the same initiative count. Y11. Tower of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
platform in a random direction. The insects die and fall to the ground immediately after their attack. White Gates. A white gate is located west of this area at the junction of the corridors that
zone. White Gate. A white gate is located in the south branch of the corridor that leads east from this area toward the Swine Run. 18. Barracks Rough cots scattered across the floor contrast with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, lacking space to store these unwanted things in the manor, moved them to the family crypt beneath the house. There they lie now, largely forgotten. Not long after, shantytown residents in the Outer
her parties. Lacking Watch tokens, Nyseneâs guests face a night in the Citadelâs cells or worse if theyâre caught in the Upper City after dark. They therefore have little choice but to let her and her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
, lacking space to store these unwanted things in the manor, moved them to the family crypt beneath the house. There they lie now, largely forgotten. Not long after, shantytown residents in the Outer
her parties. Lacking Watch tokens, Nyseneâs guests face a night in the Citadelâs cells or worse if theyâre caught in the Upper City after dark. They therefore have little choice but to let her and her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
smiling figure with its hands held out, as if ready to accept an offering.
In contrast to the beatific pillars, alcoves around the room contain statues of four-armed gargoyles.
Advance Notice
the floor, a creature that moves across the ground at greater than half its normal speed must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. Creatures. The vapor swirling around two of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in profit than quality. Lacking the carpentry skills of his ancestors, he relies on underpaid apprentices to assemble wagons that are little better than ordinary, yet they cost five times as much. The
warns armed guests to keep their blades sheathed during their stay. Urgala has three mastiffs (hunting dogs) that sleep in the ground floor common room, and she employs a staff of six loyal, well-paid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
wooden chairs. The table stands out in stark contrast against the alabaster walls and floor. If they havenât been drawn elsewhere, two of Manshoonâs followers are sparring and engaged in mock
. If a fight breaks out, Manshoon grabs his staff of power (which he hides under the bed) and holds his ground. For more information on how to play Manshoon, see âFacing Manshoonâ at the beginning of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
the party will cause her to fulfill her obligation as quickly as possible and depart. By contrast, she might strike up a long-term friendship with a party of good-aligned characters. Treasure. The
feet off the ground. To a casting of detect magic, the bar has a strong aura of conjuration. Noticing the bar without specifically looking up for it requires a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception






