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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
telepathy.Bludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingIllumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius), or extinguishes the light.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny rat. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
psionic abilities and the accumulated memories of its constituents.Bludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingIllumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to
Psychic Messenger. The swarm can use its sending spell to target someone familiar to a creature in telepathic contact with the swarm.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
which is determined by the swarm’s location:
Upper Plane. The target sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius until the end of its next turn. During that time, the invisible condition has no effect
pets of doting, highly protective owners.Illumination. The swarm sheds bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet, or it uses a bonus action to extinguish the light.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
eyes and ears for the colony’s elder brain, transmitting their thoughts when they swarm and are within range of the elder brain’s telepathy.Illumination. The cranium rat sheds dim light from its exposed brain in a 5-foot radius or extinguishes the light.
rats come together to form a swarm, they merge their minds into a single intelligence with the accumulated memories of all the swarm’s constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and retain
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
False Appearance. If the swarm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the swarm move or act, that creature must
succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the swarm is animate.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
large numbers, their cranium rat squeaker swarm;swarms merge into a single intelligence with enhanced psionic abilities and the accumulated memories of its constituents.Illumination. The cranium rat sheds dim light from its exposed brain in a 5-foot radius or extinguishes the light.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
You are a member of a teeming horde — one small part of a sprawling organism. Just as you are part of the swarm, the swarm is part of a larger ecosystem, a never-ending cycle of life, death
light of the surface world, so your journey isn’t guaranteed to be safe.
Golgari Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Golgari Guild
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Shapechanger. Baba Lysaga can use an action to polymorph into a swarm of insects (flies), or back into her true form. While in swarm form, she has a walking speed of 5 feet and a flying speed of 30
"} to hit with spell attacks). Baba Lysaga has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): acid splash, fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Shadowy Form. While the darkweaver is in dim light or darkness, attack rolls against it are made with disadvantage unless the darkweaver has the incapacitated condition.
Spider Climb. The darkweaver
area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Shadow Fears. The darkweaver instills frightful magic into its webs. Each creature grappled by
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect.
Children of the Night (1/Day). Keresta magically calls 2d4;{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} swarm
of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats, provided that the sun isn't up. While outdoors, Keresta can call 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} giant
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
short or long rest. Halaster has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile
, symbol, teleport
8th level (1 slot): maze, mind blank
9th level (1 slot): meteor swarm, wishBlast Scepter. Halaster uses his blast scepter to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell (save DC 16
Swarm of Cranium Rats
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Illumination. As a bonus action, the swarm can shed dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increase the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and dim light for an additional
number of feet equal to the chosen radius), or extinguish the light.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The swarm's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). As long as it has more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
.
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Illumination. As a bonus action, the swarm can shed dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increase the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and
cranium rats come together to form a swarm, they merge their minds into a single intelligence with the accumulated memories of all the swarm’s constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: command, comprehend languages, detect thoughts
1/day each: confusion, dominate monster
Bonus Actions
Illumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains
form a swarm, they merge their minds into a single intelligence with the accumulated memories of all the swarm’s constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and retain their heightened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
sunfly sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet, or it uses a bonus action to extinguish the light.
Brian Valeza
Swarm of Sunflies Medium Swarm of Tiny
Illumination. The swarm sheds bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet, or it uses a bonus action to extinguish the light.
CoupleofKooks “Did you know that if you hold a sunfly up to your ear, you can hear what it’s like to be stung by a sunfly?”
–Morte
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
.
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Illumination. As a bonus action, the swarm can shed dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increase the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and
cranium rats come together to form a swarm, they merge their minds into a single intelligence with the accumulated memories of all the swarm’s constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
sunfly sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet, or it uses a bonus action to extinguish the light.
Brian Valeza
Swarm of Sunflies Medium Swarm of Tiny
Illumination. The swarm sheds bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet, or it uses a bonus action to extinguish the light.
CoupleofKooks “Did you know that if you hold a sunfly up to your ear, you can hear what it’s like to be stung by a sunfly?”
–Morte
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Swarm of Hoard Scarabs Swarm of Hoard Scarabs
Medium Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities, Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 31 (7d8)
Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., fly 20 ft.
STR
False Appearance. If the swarm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the swarm move or act, that creature must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Swarm of Hoard Scarabs Swarm of Hoard Scarabs
Medium Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities, Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 31 (7d8)
Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., fly 20 ft.
STR
False Appearance. If the swarm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the swarm move or act, that creature must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Actions
Illumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius, or extinguishes the light.
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Illumination. The cranium rat sheds dim light from its exposed brain in a 5-foot radius or extinguishes the light.
Christopher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Actions
Illumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius, or extinguishes the light.
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Illumination. The cranium rat sheds dim light from its exposed brain in a 5-foot radius or extinguishes the light.
Christopher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Golgari Swarm MILIVOJ CERAN A small crowd of pale elves and humans stepped into the light. Bits of bone and detritus woven into their matted hair clicked lightly. Their chitinous armor swarmed with
their bugs, Ral could not be sure.
— Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist
The teeming masses that compose the Golgari Swarm see themselves as pragmatic above all else, uncowed by the simple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Golgari Swarm MILIVOJ CERAN A small crowd of pale elves and humans stepped into the light. Bits of bone and detritus woven into their matted hair clicked lightly. Their chitinous armor swarmed with
their bugs, Ral could not be sure.
— Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist
The teeming masses that compose the Golgari Swarm see themselves as pragmatic above all else, uncowed by the simple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
harmless and always moves toward the nearest light source. Any space that it occupies is lightly obscured. After the swarm has been released, Sowpig emerges from her silk cocoon to ask why she has been
, silent and unmoving. She is a Small ghoul with 17 (5d6) hit points. Moths that live in the cupboard have encased Sowpig’s body in silk. Opening the cupboard door releases a swarm of moths, which is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the Swarm The leadership of the Golgari has undergone several major changes, but the nature of the swarm makes it easily adaptable to the churn of continuous cycles. Being alive isn’t a
Jarad’s sister, Savra, took control of the guild before him. Various groups of people and monsters coexist within the swarm, their relative power waxing and waning with the years, and through it all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
harmless and always moves toward the nearest light source. Any space that it occupies is lightly obscured. After the swarm has been released, Sowpig emerges from her silk cocoon to ask why she has been
, silent and unmoving. She is a Small ghoul with 17 (5d6) hit points. Moths that live in the cupboard have encased Sowpig’s body in silk. Opening the cupboard door releases a swarm of moths, which is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the Swarm The leadership of the Golgari has undergone several major changes, but the nature of the swarm makes it easily adaptable to the churn of continuous cycles. Being alive isn’t a
Jarad’s sister, Savra, took control of the guild before him. Various groups of people and monsters coexist within the swarm, their relative power waxing and waning with the years, and through it all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
travel, as well as volumes of poetry, mythology, and folk tales. Book Attack. One of the heaps of books is a swarm of animated books. As the characters move through the room, the swarm knocks one of the
. Any character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 12 or higher notices the book. A thorough search of the shelf also yields the book. Swarm of Animated Books Swarm of Animated Books
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Sorcerer Spells Cantrips (0 Level)
Acid Splash
Chill Touch
Dancing Lights
Fire Bolt
Light
Mage Hand
Mending
Message
Minor Illusion
Poison Spray
Prestidigitation
Ray of Frost
Etherealness
Finger of Death
Fire Storm
Plane Shift
Prismatic Spray
Reverse Gravity
Teleport
8th Level
Dominate Monster
Earthquake
Incendiary Cloud
Power Word Stun
Sunburst
9th Level
Gate
Meteor Swarm
Power Word Kill
Time Stop
Wish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
addition, if this area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. Shadow Fears. The darkweaver instills frightful magic into
Step. If the darkweaver is in dim light or darkness, it teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of itself that is in dim light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Sorcerer Spells Cantrips (0 Level)
Acid Splash
Chill Touch
Dancing Lights
Fire Bolt
Light
Mage Hand
Mending
Message
Minor Illusion
Poison Spray
Prestidigitation
Ray of Frost
Etherealness
Finger of Death
Fire Storm
Plane Shift
Prismatic Spray
Reverse Gravity
Teleport
8th Level
Dominate Monster
Earthquake
Incendiary Cloud
Power Word Stun
Sunburst
9th Level
Gate
Meteor Swarm
Power Word Kill
Time Stop
Wish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
addition, if this area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. Shadow Fears. The darkweaver instills frightful magic into
Step. If the darkweaver is in dim light or darkness, it teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of itself that is in dim light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Sorcerer Spells Cantrips (0 Level) Acid Splash
Blade Ward
Chill Touch
Dancing Lights
Fire Bolt
Friends
Light
Mage Hand
Mending
Message
Minor Illusion
Poison Spray
Etherealness
Finger of Death
Fire Storm
Plane Shift
Prismatic Spray
Reverse Gravity
Teleport
8th Level Dominate Monster
Earthquake
Incendiary Cloud
Power Word Stun
Sunburst
9th Level Gate
Meteor Swarm
Power Word Kill
Time Stop
Wish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Sorcerer Spells Cantrips (0 Level) Acid Splash
Blade Ward
Chill Touch
Dancing Lights
Fire Bolt
Friends
Light
Mage Hand
Mending
Message
Minor Illusion
Poison Spray
Etherealness
Finger of Death
Fire Storm
Plane Shift
Prismatic Spray
Reverse Gravity
Teleport
8th Level Dominate Monster
Earthquake
Incendiary Cloud
Power Word Stun
Sunburst
9th Level Gate
Meteor Swarm
Power Word Kill
Time Stop
Wish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
spike (divination)
Pyrotechnics (transmutation)
Shadow blade (illusion)
Snilloc’s snowball swarm (evocation)
Warding wind (evocation)
3rd Level
Catnap (enchantment)
Enemies abound
)
Enervation (necromancy)
Far step (conjuration)
Immolation (evocation)
Skill empowerment (transmutation)
Synaptic static (enchantment)
Wall of light (evocation)
6th Level
Investiture of