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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Cunning Opportunist. The stone cursed has advantage on the attack rolls of opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
False Appearance. If the stone cursed is motionless at the start of combat, it has
, animating the statue and turning it into a useful guardian.
Stone cursed possess a malevolent drive to slay the living, yet they are utterly loyal to whoever performed the ritual to animate them, and
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These delicious narutomaki cakes are made in markets and taverns all over the island of Obojima. Many villages have naruto competitions to see
who can make the most tasty and aesthetically pleasing naruto cakes, all in honor of the local guardian spirit or to celebrate a good season of fishing or a bountiful harvest.
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
animals into humans, elves, and vedalken. The goal of the Guardian Project is to build a Simic army of soldiers perfectly adapted to a variety of combat situations. These hyper-evolved specimens are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
each niche radiates an aura of abjuration magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. If combat ensues here, the skulls start to chant in Abyssal. The skulls stop chanting when they are removed
from their niches or when combat ends. Each skull has AC 9, 1 hit point, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. As long as one or more skulls are chanting, all yuan-ti in the room gain the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. They pass through the walls and engage the characters in combat. 5 Disturbing the statue causes it to disgorge a Hostile Black Pudding. 6 There is no guardian. Treasure 1d6
Compartment Contents
different statue, a different treasure, and a different guardian for that treasure. A tunnel leads to a five-sided room. A cobweb-covered statue stands in one corner.
Vault Contents. Use the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
attacking with a melee weapon such as a mace, a battleaxe, or a javelin. You use melee weapons to make melee attacks in hand-to-hand combat, and some of them can be thrown to make a ranged attack
. Lifting and Carrying Your Strength score determines the amount of weight you can bear. The following terms define what you can lift or carry. Carrying Capacity. Your carrying capacity is your Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
with a melee weapon such as a mace, a battleaxe, or a javelin. You use melee weapons to make melee attacks in hand-to-hand combat, and some of them can be thrown to make a ranged attack. Lifting and
a Tiny creature, halve these weights. Variant: Encumbrance The rules for lifting and carrying are intentionally simple. Here is a variant if you are looking for more detailed rules for determining how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
only visible way out is back through the portal. Lighting This area is well lit. The charging Gith Capacitor creates A LOT of light. Creatures/NPCs A star spawn seer and its guardian star spawn hulk are
shunting the rrakkma involuntarily back through the gate to Pandemonium. Playing the Pillars COMBAT
Due to the disorienting nature of the Far Realm, the adventurers make any initiative checks with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
the ogre drop the meteorite on the floor. Greelob arrived first, followed by Orlob and the gazers. The spectators want the characters to choose a guardian for the meteorite, but simply making a
meteorite.” Alternatively, the characters can claim that neither spectator should guard the meteorite, since it clearly belongs to the ogre, or that the ogre should choose the guardian. Whichever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
rare in Acquisitions Incorporated, which is thought to hold no more than five in its fleet. But the unparalleled usefulness of these craft in commerce — and in combat — makes the company-standard
vicious dragon-slaying spear at the fore that has seen use more than once. The Hard Cloud is a veteran of numerous combat operations, and it has so far come out in one piece. Beyond the tales told of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Ruxithid commands it to kill you.
The statue is a shield guardian under Ruxithid’s control and fights alongside its master. The shield guardian stores a phantasmal killer spell from its original duergar
creator and Ruxithid can command the Construct to cast it. If this fight seems too easy for the party, add two goblin psi brawlers (see appendix A), who rush from Zorzula’s Rest to join the combat in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
necessary for combat, may result in the character taking a spill. A character who uses the Dash action or tries to fight within the room must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. The
saving throw should be made before attacks are made. Creatures encountered here are unaffected by the mud. Guardian. The creature at the base of the boulder is a giant crayfish (see appendix B). If it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the mirror’s statistics.) Rather than running combat with so many creatures, assume that only the invisible stalker and the troll attack the party initially. The other
long incarceration Follows his liberators around, talking nonsense 2 — — — 3 Invisible stalker Mirror guardian Tries to kill whoever released it, and vanishes if it succeeds 4 Zaal (minotaur) Trapped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
characters hear or see them as they skulk about. Not every encounter with a wandering monster or patrol needs to end in combat, but knowing that they don’t have free run of the dungeon will help keep the
thessalhydra and another creation of Moghadam’s known as the thessalheart construct. Thessalhydra When the characters first enter the temple, roll a d4. On a 1–2, the temple’s guardian thessalhydra is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
guardian. Or you could keep that information to yourself. Investigating the Glade The characters can use their mobile headquarters to reach the Moon Glade easily enough. When they finally arrive at
large beasts or magical transportation, but any magic they might possess is dormant during this encounter. Tainted Guardian. The Moon Glade is protected by Garalel, a weeping willow treant. She is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
someone? That always makes me feel better.
Oath of Redemption Features Paladin Level Feature 3rd Oath Spells, Channel Divinity 7th Aura of the Guardian (10 ft.) 15th Protective Spirit 18th Aura of
the Guardian (30 ft.) 20th Emissary of Redemption Oath Spells You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed in the Oath of Redemption Spells table. See the Sacred Oath class feature for how oath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
child has secretly hidden and raised a red dragon wyrmling from an egg. The wyrmling is bonded to the child, but dangerous to anyone else.
5 A bound fire elemental serves as the guardian of an
Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A specter is bound as the guardian of a young red dragon’s treasure hoard.
2 A young red dragon’s new lair spawns magma mephits and smoke mephits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
the burned feathers of a cockatrice, awakens a dim echo of the petrified victim’s spirit, animating the statue and turning it into a useful guardian. Stone cursed possess a malevolent drive to slay
the living, yet they are utterly loyal to whoever performed the ritual to animate them, and they obey that being’s orders to the best of their ability. In combat, stony claws that drip with thick, gray
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
. The first time during a combat that a creature attacks you with a metal weapon, that creature has disadvantage on the attack roll.
Metal rusts in response to your touch—including metal armor you
guardian appears next to you, functioning as if you had cast the Mordenkainen's faithful hound spell. The guardian disappears if you die, regain hit points, or regain consciousness.
No one takes you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Should the characters free the Bedroll from the ice and search it, within they find a control amulet for a Shield Guardian. The guardian it controls is in the south alcove of the trophy cave (area D16
). A character who takes a Study action and makes a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check knows basic information about this guardian: It follows the orders of whoever wears its amulet. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
. While the characters keep their distance, the guardian doesn’t move. If a creature hasn’t observed the guardian moving or acting, that creature must succeed at a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation
) check to discern that the guardian is animate. Guardian’s Challenge. When a character comes within 5 feet of the statue, the guardian animates and says: “Oblivion is nigh! State your intent or leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
transferring the traits of various animals into humans, elves, and vedalken. The goal of the Guardian Project is to build a Simic army of soldiers perfectly adapted to a variety of combat situations. These
. Hybrids begin their lives as adult humans, elves, or vedalken. They age at a slightly accelerated rate, so their maximum life spans are probably reduced somewhat. The Guardian Project has not been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
occur change depending on the villain you’ve chosen. The chapter concludes with the discovery of Lord Neverember’s treasure vault and a showdown with its gold dragon guardian. The characters’ ultimate
or more of these lairs in the course of the adventure. Thwarting the villains doesn’t require the characters to invade their lairs or defeat them in combat, so it’s possible to complete the adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
raised dais and depicts an armored, blindfolded angel in a calm, protective stance, with her sword drawn and wings unfurled. The dais is carved with the following words, in Common: “Zariel, guardian of
congregation of fifty townsfolk (commoners) in prayer on the first floor. If forced into combat, the commoners take the Dodge action. The townsfolk are terrified of Yeenoghu’s forces and grateful for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
from the burned feathers of a cockatrice, awakens a dim echo of the petrified victim’s spirit, animating the statue and turning it into a useful guardian. Lingering Spirits. The stone cursed possess a
malevolent drive to slay the living, yet they are utterly loyal to whoever performed the ritual to animate them, and they obey that being’s orders to the best of their ability. In combat, stony claws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the order, she and the death dogs spring into melee combat while the other hobgoblins take cover behind the rock formations and shoot arrows. The hobgoblins in area 11b also join the battle by loading
are locked and magically trapped, and that Zox is protected by a tall, golem-like construct (Rex the shield guardian). Yargoth wants Zox’s scaladar control ring for her efforts; if the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Setessan society. Experts train the renowned falcons of Setessa here, along with horses for riding and for combat. More unusual animals are found here as well: trainers work with pegasi, wolves, and
the road from Meletis known as the Guardian Way, the ruins of a round tower lie beside a rushing stream. This marks the greatest extent of ancient Setessa’s reach. A site of rich natural beauty, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
lifting a light object doesn’t require heroic effort, so no d20 roll is necessary.
When the action is somewhere between easy and impossible, trying to do it could lead to success or failure. That’s when
game can spark great storytelling and acting moments.
Remember, though, that part of the DM’s job is to keep the game’s story moving forward. If describing every single attack roll in a long combat gets boring, just say how much damage the attack deals and get to the next exciting moment.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
area 8. Their gear is stored in area 13 until it can be studied and inventoried by the storeroom’s guardian, Azi Mas. If the characters don’t escape within 1 hour, they are visited by the yuan-ti
broodguards, 2 basilisks, 1 triceratops If combat erupts, one broodguard tries to strike the gong in area 9, placing the entire temple on alert. If the gong is struck by someone else, all the yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the tomb are stitched together by tomb dwarves and bolted into suits of armor. Once complete, these shambling golems are released into the tomb to hunt intruders. A tomb guardian is a flesh golem clad
in plate armor, giving it AC 17. One or two tomb guardians should appear whenever you feel the need for combat. As the characters delve deeper into the tomb, they should come to know these monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
for war include the creation of soldiers that are magically and biologically adapted. The Guardian Project has yielded hybrids that combine human, elf, or vedalken stock with the characteristics of
crabs, fish, jellyfish, and a variety of other creatures to give them natural armor and weapons, gills, venomous stings, and other combat-focused adaptations.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
reptiles. You know, reasonable options.
Tasha
Your group serves as a team of soldiers in a larger military force, one dedicated to combat missions or other dangerous tasks. You could be a band of
Organization 1 Standing Army. A standing army serves as the highly disciplined and structured guardian of a province or an entire nation. Strict tiers of command ensure coordination between branches of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
. Before the myconid leader lapsed into unconsciousness, it created this guardian to keep outsiders away. As described on the previous page, the water level here varies by up to 10 feet with the tides. At
suddenly stirs to life. It extends long purple tendrils toward you and moves slowly across the cave floor on root-like tendrils.
Running the Combat. Because the violet fungi move so slowly, it’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
cave have not yet been defeated, the scavengers encourage the characters to clear them out, but they won’t participate in combat themselves. Carrionclay Discovery No one in Heart’s Hollow knows about
it safe. She’ll even reveal her true nature to the characters if she needs to convince them she’ll be a worthy guardian, but she won’t threaten or harm them. If the characters agree to give her the egg
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
secrets Grave,* Knowledge Gemstone in a mountain
Gorm Gulthyn LG Vigilance War Bronze half-mask
Haela Brightaxe CG Combat prowess, luck in battle War Upright sword with blade sheathed
Guardian; Haela Brightaxe, the Lady of the Fray; Marthammor Duin, Watcher over Wanderers; Sharindlar, Lady of Mercy; and Vergadain, the Merchant King.