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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Contents table.
Maw Demon’s Stomach Contents
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Stomach Contents
1
Intact wine skin with wine still in it
2
Iron skillet
3
Remnants of silk banner embroidered with a moon-and-stars motif
4
Corroded gauntlet with skeletal hand in it
5
Assorted keys
6
Old leather boot
7
Beehive
8
Humanoid teeth
PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
include fireball, heat metal, and lightning bolt.Multiattack. The drone makes two longsword attacks.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
orb. As a bonus action, the drone can move the orb and its contents up to 30 feet in any direction. A successful casting of the Dispel Magic spell on the orb (DC 15) destroys it. The orb otherwise
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
. Interlopers who discover his quarters are set upon by the lich and his dread warrior guards, but if Var is brought to the brink of death, he might bargain for a chance to escape the dungeon.
Undead Nature. A
lich doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.PoisonCold, Lightning, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
DC 17):
At will: detect magic, mage hand, prestidigitation
2/day each: dispel magic, hunger of Hadar, lightning bolt
1/day each: arcane eye, dimension door, plane shift (self only)Far Realm Step
. That parasite bestows undeath upon the spellcaster and causes strange tentacles to sprout from the body. The parasite’s mouth is visible on the lich’s torso, and the parasite guards the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Stop the Coach! If the characters kill Garra in noisy combat, the lightning rail coach stops, and a House Orien conductor (commoner) checks on the disturbance. If the characters explain that they are
working with the Sharn Watch to catch a murderer and present their writ, the conductor has the coach halted at the next stop, with guards waiting to verify the characters’ claims.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
lightning as a harbinger of good fortune and collect talismans made from objects struck by lightning or items that resemble lightning bolts. Storm Giant Bag Contents 210 (6d6 × 10) sp 105 (3d6 × 10) ep
lightning strikes 8 A giant-sized dulcimer inlaid with mother-of-pearl, worth 100 gp 9 A large bronze gong worth 50 gp 10 A gold toad pendant with carnelian eyes, worth 90 gp 11 A star rose quartz orb worth 120 gp 12 Three giant-sized sticks of incense, worth 75 gp each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
spider-silk webbing set with hooks for hanging equipment. As at the watch posts, guard duty here is a dull affair, and the guards are usually distracted enough (talking or passing the time with dice games
) that prisoners can move or act unnoticed with a successful Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the guards’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score. The tower’s upper chamber stores extra arms and armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, but a falling rock destroyed half the building’s contents. Characters searching the damaged gatehouse find the bodies of three human guards who died when the roof fell on them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
became transfixed by a fiery acrobatic street display. When the performance was over, Krenko had gone missing. 6 Simic. A skyswimmer intercepted and attacked Krenko’s escort. It unleashed a powerful discharge of lightning, which knocked out all the guards. When they woke up, Krenko had disappeared.
view. Krenko slipped his restraints and scurried off in the mist. 2 Golgari. A swarm of centipedes burst out of a nearby sewer and overwhelmed the guards, knocking them unconscious with venomous bites
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. (Only Lady Nandar was able to open the chest without causing the sword to attack.) The guards in area 14A try to prevent anyone from looting the contents of the chest. Treasure. The interior of the
her wounds before the castle guards could reach her. The few guards who remain are demoralized, in shock, and at each other’s throats. 14a. Great Hall Half of the great hall lies buried under rubble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Contents table. Maw Demon’s Stomach Contents d8 Stomach Contents 1 Intact wine skin with wine still in it 2 Iron skillet 3 Remnants of silk banner embroidered with a moon-and-stars motif 4
.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
8 (−1)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
5 (−3)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
5 (−3)
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, taking an action and making a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. On a failed check, the pedestal unleashes an arc of lightning that deals 14 (4d6) lightning damage to the character who attempted to remove
the power core implodes, the planar portal in area 33 expands to the size of the Donjon Sphere. The prison and all its contents are transported to the Elemental Plane of Fire, then the portal collapses on itself and disappears.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the leasing of secure vaults to wealthy patrons, with nigh-impregnable defenses designed to keep each vault’s contents safe from thieves. Map 5.1 shows the layout of Horn Enclave.
Map 5.1: Horn
guards. Clan Horn is led by Lady Kira Horn and Lord Zardak Horn. Zardak is getting on in years, nearly blind, and increasingly defers to Lady Kira’s decisions. Rizwin Horn, their daughter, is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
tampering with the crate in any way. Obey Mirt’s orders to the letter. If the characters carry the crate to Mirt’s room, proceed to part 3. The guards at the Bridge quarters nonchalantly wave them past
secretly contains a number of hungry neogi hatchlings. If the characters open the crate or otherwise find a way to divine its contents before visiting Mirt’s quarters, you’ll need to refer to part 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
first disabling the trap causes lightning to envelop the tower. Any creature outside the tower and within 10 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, with disadvantage if it is
wearing armor made of metal, taking 22 (4d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half damage on a successful one. As long as the effect persists, any creature that enters the lightning for the first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Wizardly Wards A trapped hall (area 6a) guards two of Halaster’s vaults (areas 6b and 6c). 6a. Lightning Pillars This two-chambered hall has a 20-foot-high ceiling supported by ten copper-plated
pillars of iron. The pillars generate arcs of magic lightning, as well as bolts that leap from one pillar to another. Creatures standing outside the hall are safe, as are creatures within the 20-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Aftermath If the party defeats the cultists, they find that each of them bears a tattoo of three parallel lightning bolts on their forearms. If any are taken prisoner and questioned, they answer with
village itself, the town council now understands the dire nature of the situation. It is possible that the guards and anyone else who was left in town is dead, and the town could be overrun with enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Minotaur Living Crystal Statue Given life through powerful magic, a large, crudely carved crystal minotaur guards the tunnels in Isle of the Abbey. Minotaur Living Crystal Statue
Large construct
5 (-3)
Damage Vulnerabilities force
Damage Immunities lightning, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
throw, taking 13 (3d8) lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. The glyph vanishes after it triggers, and the lightning doesn’t damage the contents of the room
, gnome guards) stand watch in this outpost at all hours. Unless treated poorly, the cheery gnomes are friendly toward the characters, asking what brings them to the tower. It’s the gnomes’ job to greet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
of Warding
Haste
Hypnotic Pattern
Lightning Bolt
Magic Circle
Major Image
Nondetection
Phantom Steed
Protection from Energy
Remove Curse
Sending
Sleet Storm
Slow
Stinking
Telekinesis
Teleportation Circle
Wall of Force
Wall of Stone
6th Level
Chain Lightning
Circle of Death
Contingency
Create Undead
Disintegrate
Eyebite
Flesh to Stone
Globe of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Helmed Horror Armor with a Warrior’s Purpose Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments Nikki Dawes A helmed horror proves immune to a mage’s Lightning Bolt spell Helmed horrors are suits of armor animated
creatures serve their creators loyally. Helmed horrors are also sometimes called doom guards or spirit armors. Most show no evidence of a personality, but exceptions exist. Helmed horrors might perform
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
summarizes the coffers’ contents: Coffer Contents 1 Three vials of human blood, three strips of flesh, and a pouch of bone dust (animate dead) 2 Iron filings (antimagic field) 3 Three patches of
bat fur (arcane eye) 4 A cockatrice eggshell and a snakeskin glove (Bigby’s hand) 5 A tuft of quaggoth fur, a piece of amber, and three silver pins (chain lightning) 6 A pouch containing the powder of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and four stone stools.
Pillars. Three stone pillars in the east side of the room are streaked with glittering mithral veins that look like lightning bolts shooting up from the floor. (Any attempt
to extract the mithral from the pillars proves futile.)
Xindulus. An invisible ultroloth named Xindulus guards a secret door leading to a 10-foot-wide spiral staircase that descends to level 22 (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
with valuable cargo may carry 2d10 guards with a veteran guard captain. Cargo ships that transport livestock may have goats, camels, draft horses, mules, and other beasts, in addition to their crews
to an important destination. Most crew members and officers on passenger ships are commoners. Vessels carrying important people may carry 2d10 guards with a veteran guard captain. The passengers on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
mundane ship of similar size. The cost of such travel is likewise twice the cost of a normal journey. The lightning rail of House Orien is the gold standard for overland travel within the Five Nations. An
destruction of Cyre has made travel between eastern and western Khorvaire more challenging. A journey on the lightning rail generally costs twice as much as an inn stay of the same duration, with quality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
like someone trapped in a wall. 4 Organizes a pack’s contents across the floor. 5 Playfully puppets a corpse or doll. 6 Removes bedding while someone sleeps. 7 Sticks knives or weapons in the ceiling
Mod Save Str 1 −5 −5 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 11 +0 +0 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 10 +0 +0 Cha 14 +2 +2
Resistances Acid, Bludgeoning, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Piercing, Slashing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Snapping Turtle Bay This bay is beautiful beyond compare. Though the sky is dark with clouds of smoke and ash streaked with lightning, the white sand beaches, lush forests, bright coral reefs, and
always need metal tools (shortswords make dandy daggers), and they’re delighted by whimsical magical trinkets. For generous inducements, cyclopes could even be hired to serve as bearers, guards, or guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ultimate price. A search of the cabinet’s interior yields the following items. Six giant-sized potions (clairvoyance, diminution, fire resistance, lightning resistance, storm giant strength, and supreme
takes a Medium or Small character 1 minute to chug one down. Five spell scrolls (animate objects, chain lightning, dominate monster, legend lore, and phantasmal killer). Each scroll is written on a 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Chamber Purpose A room’s purpose can help determine its furnishings and other contents. For each chamber on your dungeon map, establish its purpose or use the tables below to generate ideas. Each
few key rooms and create specific contents for them. Dungeon: Death Trap d20 Purpose 1 Antechamber or waiting room for spectators 2–8 Guardroom fortified against intruders 9–11 Vault for holding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
typically serve as guards. Demos Magen
Medium construct, unaligned
Armor Class 16 (chain mail)
Hit Points 51 (6d8 + 24)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
18 (+4
Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.
Galvan Magen Galvan magen can fly. They also store static electricity, which they discharge as lightning bolts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
wall lead into the vault.
Guards. Two guards watch the unlocked front door while sitting in the lobby’s chairs. Though suspicious of people trying to get in, they’re accustomed to confused people
provide comfort for off-duty guards.
The room includes a table and chairs for eating, a couch and several chairs for lounging, and a privy. A trunk on the east wall contains a dozen spare guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
hinges. Severed humanoid body parts adorn the spikes atop the fence posts. Some of the body parts wriggle and writhe as if undead, twitching in concert with the lightning flashes of the Companion
of a relic of Torm kept beneath the cemetery chapel. The Helm of Torm’s Sight is said to give a worthy soul the ability to commune directly with that noble god. The duke and his guards came to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
them, serving their creators as tireless guards and sharing the lore they collected in life. Undeath disrupts the perfect memory bone nagas enjoyed while alive, leaving them with gaps in their memories
(spell save DC 13):
At Will: Mage Hand, Thaumaturgy
1/Day Each: Command, Detect Thoughts, Lightning Bolt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
) patrol near the tower. They ignore creatures wearing Dragon Army armor but confront anyone else on the floating island. If the tower’s guards are attacked, this patrol arrives to aid their allies in
2 rounds. Tower Guards. Four sivak draconians (see appendix B) guard the tower’s entrance. They halt anyone who tries to enter, whether wearing Dragon Army armor or not, and demand they state the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
large building. Assuming the characters are cooperative, the grippli guards take the visitors directly to her. If the party seems trustworthy, she speaks to them. She prefers Primordial (it’s easier on
the village. In any event, saving the eggs, or as many of them as possible, is the grippli’s main concern. If the characters demand payment, Pond Mother can offer the modest contents of the trading






