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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
are tied to a particular place or group of locales, and still others move erratically through the cosmos. Occasionally, a morkoth learns to direct its island’s movement.A Morkoth’s Lair
is underwater.
A morkoth encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 12 (8,400 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the morkoth can take one of the following
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
moonstone dragon is called upon to discipline a group of moonstone dragon wyrmling;moonstone dragon wyrmlings that rampaged through a Fey noble’s territory.
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An adult moonstone dragon has amassed
Plane, and the Ethereal Plane.
The challenge rating of a legendary moonstone dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
restriction.
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An amethyst dragon recruits a group of adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks before swapping back.
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magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
accidentally insulted a deep dragon is tormented by the dragon’s servants in ways that can’t be tied to the dragon conclusively.
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A group of cyclops;cyclopes wants a deep dragon to protect
, or featuring larger mushrooms and plants in neatly organized displays.
The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
negotiate an end to the restriction.
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An amethyst dragon recruits a group of adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks
their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
pit fiend to buy back the soul of a legendary hero.
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A group of adult red dragon;adult red and adult silver dragon;silver dragons set aside their differences to learn wisdom from an ancient
from mundane and magical sight.
The challenge rating of a legendary emerald dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
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.
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A group of stone giant;stone giants believes a young sapphire dragon to be an emissary of their god, Skoraeus Stonebones. The dragon considers the notion ridiculous but loves having an audience
legendary sapphire dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a
raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has been encountered before, it is likely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Artus Cimber Artus Cimber (with or without his saurial traveling companion, Dragonbait) can be encountered almost anywhere. See appendix D for more information on these NPCs. The characters might
stumble into Artus’s camp in the evening, or he might walk into theirs. They could find him at the camp of another group of explorers, or telling a story to Dragonbait. He could appear out of nowhere and use the powers of the Ring of Winter to help characters caught up in a tough encounter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Artus Cimber Artus Cimber (with or without his saurial traveling companion, Dragonbait) can be encountered almost anywhere. See appendix D for more information on these NPCs. The characters might
stumble into Artus’s camp in the evening, or he might walk into theirs. They could find him at the camp of another group of explorers, or telling a story to Dragonbait. He could appear out of nowhere and use the powers of the Ring of Winter to help characters caught up in a tough encounter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
presence in the dungeon. For large groups of monsters encountered across multiple chambers, motivation could apply to the entire group, or each subgroup could have conflicting goals. Monster Motivation
. A powerful creature encountered early in the dungeon sets an exciting tone and forces the adventurers to rely on their wits. For example, an ancient red dragon might slumber on the first level of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
presence in the dungeon. For large groups of monsters encountered across multiple chambers, motivation could apply to the entire group, or each subgroup could have conflicting goals. Monster Motivation
. A powerful creature encountered early in the dungeon sets an exciting tone and forces the adventurers to rely on their wits. For example, an ancient red dragon might slumber on the first level of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Cave of the Berserkers A group of human berserkers that has splintered off from the Tribe of the Bear uses this cliffside cave as a refuge. Exposure to chardalyn tainted by demonic magic has deprived
taken off a dead berserker (see “Chardalyn Berserkers”) teleports the characters to area Q1. A goliath werebear encountered in the wild (see “Goliath Werebear”) or King Gunvald Halraggson of the Bear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Fey Being close to nature—even the surreal nature of the Outer Planes—Fey dwelling in the Outlands are often influenced by other planes. Fey encountered near a gate-town typically exhibit influences
from the town’s associated Outer Plane. Outlands Fey d4 Encounter 1 Revelers joined a group of satyrs in their festivities. As the satyrs’ celebration has continued for over a year, the revelers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Cave of the Berserkers A group of human berserkers that has splintered off from the Tribe of the Bear uses this cliffside cave as a refuge. Exposure to chardalyn tainted by demonic magic has deprived
taken off a dead berserker (see “Chardalyn Berserkers”) teleports the characters to area Q1. A goliath werebear encountered in the wild (see “Goliath Werebear”) or King Gunvald Halraggson of the Bear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Scouting A portion of the expanded party can break off in order to travel some distance ahead, scouting for the right path while remaining on the lookout for potential hazards. A smaller group might
adventurers might choose to do so as well. A smaller scouting group can make use of stealth to travel unnoticed. If a random encounter occurs during the journey, characters in the scouting party discover it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Fey Being close to nature—even the surreal nature of the Outer Planes—Fey dwelling in the Outlands are often influenced by other planes. Fey encountered near a gate-town typically exhibit influences
from the town’s associated Outer Plane. Outlands Fey d4 Encounter 1 Revelers joined a group of satyrs in their festivities. As the satyrs’ celebration has continued for over a year, the revelers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Scouting A portion of the expanded party can break off in order to travel some distance ahead, scouting for the right path while remaining on the lookout for potential hazards. A smaller group might
adventurers might choose to do so as well. A smaller scouting group can make use of stealth to travel unnoticed. If a random encounter occurs during the journey, characters in the scouting party discover it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mercenaries. Over time, the adventurers should learn more about them and realize that they are the advance force of a great army. The Heirs of Dhakaan can remain an enigmatic foe, encountered only
when they attack. But a group of adventurers could come to earn the respect of their Dhakaani foes and learn more about the enemy. Perhaps a group of adventurers chooses to respect the Dhakaani’s claim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mercenaries. Over time, the adventurers should learn more about them and realize that they are the advance force of a great army. The Heirs of Dhakaan can remain an enigmatic foe, encountered only
when they attack. But a group of adventurers could come to earn the respect of their Dhakaani foes and learn more about the enemy. Perhaps a group of adventurers chooses to respect the Dhakaani’s claim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the
sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only to change those names when they wander into a human area. A verdan is also not hesitant to change
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
victories and much feasting to come. A shoosuva protects the war band’s most powerful members and serves as a companion to the strongest fang of Yeenoghu in the group. For more information on maw demons
merging with the group. Although ghouls typically revere Orcus, their endless hunger can prompt them to turn to Yeenoghu. Hyenas Large packs of hyenas follow gnoll war bands. For their part, the gnolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the
sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only to change those names when they wander into a human area. A verdan is also not hesitant to change
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
victories and much feasting to come. A shoosuva protects the war band’s most powerful members and serves as a companion to the strongest fang of Yeenoghu in the group. For more information on maw demons
merging with the group. Although ghouls typically revere Orcus, their endless hunger can prompt them to turn to Yeenoghu. Hyenas Large packs of hyenas follow gnoll war bands. For their part, the gnolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
. The following sections detail the various creature types likely to be encountered in the Outlands. Use the tables in these sections to inspire encounters and whole adventures in the Outlands. Planar
Abyss, the devils of the Nine Hells, the modrons of Mechanus, and the slaadi of Limbo are just a few examples of such children of the planes.
As a result, it’s rare to encounter a group of modrons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
. The following sections detail the various creature types likely to be encountered in the Outlands. Use the tables in these sections to inspire encounters and whole adventures in the Outlands. Planar
Abyss, the devils of the Nine Hells, the modrons of Mechanus, and the slaadi of Limbo are just a few examples of such children of the planes.
As a result, it’s rare to encounter a group of modrons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
one of the most powerful monsters, and you can include multiple copies of weaker monsters so they’re more likely to be encountered. Groups. A group is a collection of creatures that might be
encountered together. Identical creatures always form a group, but you can also form groups using other criteria. A group might be based on a shared creature type, such as Undead or Fiend, or might consist of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
a player character. Drow, dwarf, and deep gnome characters are all easily playable. You can even allow a player to take control of a more unusual NPC until a new character can join the group. This is
lost in the Underdark or sent there to investigate rumors of strange happenings. An escaped slave from another Underdark settlement is another possibility. A monster encountered by the party might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
a player character. Drow, dwarf, and deep gnome characters are all easily playable. You can even allow a player to take control of a more unusual NPC until a new character can join the group. This is
lost in the Underdark or sent there to investigate rumors of strange happenings. An escaped slave from another Underdark settlement is another possibility. A monster encountered by the party might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
one of the most powerful monsters, and you can include multiple copies of weaker monsters so they’re more likely to be encountered. Groups. A group is a collection of creatures that might be
encountered together. Identical creatures always form a group, but you can also form groups using other criteria. A group might be based on a shared creature type, such as Undead or Fiend, or might consist of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
adventure, and if your group is a hack-and-slay gathering, they will be unhappy! Only high-level characters stand a chance of surviving, but every player who braves the tomb will have the experience
the intervening time resting and recovering until play again commences. Since there are no monsters to be randomly encountered within the tomb, the party might be able to encamp close to the entrance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
adventure, and if your group is a hack-and-slay gathering, they will be unhappy! Only high-level characters stand a chance of surviving, but every player who braves the tomb will have the experience
the intervening time resting and recovering until play again commences. Since there are no monsters to be randomly encountered within the tomb, the party might be able to encamp close to the entrance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
group of serpentfolk. All these individuals are noncombatants, with no particular knowledge to be gained by communicating with them. Pond Mother Speaks The village’s leader, who holds the title of Pond
grippli vocal cords) to address outsiders, but she can speak Common if there are no Primordial speakers in the group. She informs the party that a small band of yuan-ti arrived in the area over a month