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Tales from the Yawning Portal
DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana or History) check, the character recalls lore that says the duergar made several such whistles for various groups in an age past.
If you blow the whistle in darkness or
the surface to serve you. Once the whistle has animated an undead creature, it can’t do so again until 7 days have passed.
Once every 24 hours, you can blow the whistle to reassert control over one or two creatures you animated with it.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the creation of an allip. Secrets protected in this manner range in scope from a demon lord’s true name to the hidden truths of the cosmic order. The creature acquires the secret, but the curse
, months, and sometimes years after their fateful encounter.
Insidious Lore
An allip might attempt to share its lore to escape its curse and enter the afterlife. It can transfer knowledge from its
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
knowledge of Strixhaven’s extensive lore catalog, cogwork archivists serve as keepers of the university’s various libraries. The archivists’ towering metal frames are equipped with long
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, wall of forceSeekers of forgotten lore and lost relics, blue abishais are the most cunning and learned of their kind. Their research into occult subjects gleaned from tomes plundered from across the
before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of abishai is associated with one of Tiamat’s five dragon
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
original victim’s memories resonates within the skull. A skilled magic-wielder can attempt to extract memories from it to gain insight into the victim’s past or find lore that otherwise
skull by the character. Once this check is made, whether it succeeds or fails, the skull can’t be used in this manner again.PoisonBludgeoning
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
speak any languages but can approximate words and sentences it hears, mimicking them in a high-pitched, mocking manner. Beholders find gazers amusing and tolerate their presence like spoiled pets. Some
kill.
Gazer (Familiar Variant);Variant: Gazer Familiar
Spellcasters who are interested in unusual familiars find that gazers are eager to serve someone who has magical power. Unless its master is
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
desired above all. She told him of a vault of forbidden lore called the Amber Temple, where the secret of gaining immortality was hidden. While Strahd was off exploring the temple, Rahadin handled
, found Tatyana.
Tatyana was Strahd's type—a woman of exquisite beauty and gentle manner. When Strahd returned to Ravenloft, the young woman instantly caught his eye, and Rahadin had the pleasure of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Familiar. The gazer can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a telepathic bond with its willing master, provided that the master is at least a 3rd-level spellcaster. While the two are bonded
’t speak any languages but can approximate words and sentences it hears, mimicking them in a high-pitched, mocking manner. Beholders find gazers amusing and tolerate their presence like spoiled
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
this manner.
Magic Resistance. The neothelid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit
external assault, and the elder brain is killed, the colony’s tadpoles are suddenly freed from their fate. They no longer serve as food—and are no longer fed by their caretakers. Driven by
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
reign as tyrants, while others serve as sages, counselors, and repositories of information and lore for the mind flayers that protect and nourish them.The lair of an elder brain lies deep in the
this manner.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the elder brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The elder brain has advantage on saving throws against spells
Monsters
Divine Contention
’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 19). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
1/day each: invisibility, legend lore, protection from
dragon’s lair serve as the dragon’s eyes and ears. Deer and other large game are strangely absent, hinting at the presence of an unnaturally hungry predator.
If the dragon dies, the rodents
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Merfolk dwelling near an adult amethyst dragon;adult amethyst dragon's lair are under threat from sahuagin raiders.
2
Clusters of shrieker;shriekers serve as a warning system in the tunnels of an
with a beholder that has moved into the dragon’s domain.
5
Xorn serve as lookouts and spies for an adult amethyst dragon who rewards them with gems.
6
To repay a favor long owed to a
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
: blight, legend lore (cast as 1 action), locate creature, pass without trace, protection from energy, true seeingClaugiyliamatar can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
magical nor creatures, including the thickets described above. The plants remove themselves from the dragon’s path.
Rodents and birds within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair serve as the dragon
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
damage.Deep within the Ethereal Plane are the demiplanes, miniatures worlds built by powerful archmages and other mighty entities to serve as a private domain. Each demiplane is a designed realm
realities. Such is the realm that spawned the xill, horrific, insectoid creatures created long ago to serve an ancient, evil master.
Gruesome Collectors. Xills are horrid, four-armed creatures that seem to
monsters
serve the vampire’s will. From dusk until dawn, Medium or smaller Beasts have the Charmed condition while within 1 mile of the lair.
Drained Essence. Grasping shadows within 1 mile of the lair
can’t spend Hit Point Dice at the end of the rest and doesn’t regain Hit Points, Hit Point Dice, or spell slots at the end of the rest.
Tenacious Lore. Within 1 mile of the lair, flame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Quadrone Astute combatants, quadrones serve as artillery and field officers in the regiments of modron armies. Quadrone
Medium construct, lawful neutral
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit
truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Modron
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Axiomatic Mind. The quadrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
(see chapter 3), and feature half-understood images from their occult studies and Barovian lore. These markings include symbols from the tarokka deck, which carry the same meanings as they do upon
those cards. All manner of mysterious beings consider a spirit board’s use an invitation to communicate with the living, resulting in messages shared from beyond the grave and frightful revelations. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
parchment in the southwest corner, facing the north door. Elan recently acquired a spell scroll of legend lore from Wormriddle the night hag and is carefully copying the spell from the scroll to his
spellbook. He greets intruders in a friendly manner and suggests they partake of the wine while he finishes his work. The scroll turns to dust once the work is complete. Treasure. Elan’s black leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, scrying, flame strike, legend lore, and raise dead can have a significant impact on their adventures. They start acquiring more permanent magic items (uncommon and rare ones) as well, which will serve them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
shapes their later careers as well. Stories of warlocks binding themselves to fiends are widely known. But many warlocks serve patrons that are not fiendish. Sometimes a traveler in the wilds comes to a
strangely beautiful tower, meets its fey lord or lady, and stumbles into a pact without being fully aware of it. And sometimes, while poring over tomes of forbidden lore, a brilliant but crazed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
werewolves with a particularly strong bloodlust. The appearance of a comet in the sky might portend all manner of significant events. The festivals of the gods can serve as opportunities to launch adventures, especially if the gods themselves are involved.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Appendix A: Random Dungeons This appendix helps you quickly generate a dungeon. The tables work in an iterative manner. First, roll a starting area, then roll to determine the passages and doors
, shafts, and other features that would normally lead to levels you don’t plan to map can serve a similar purpose.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Cogwork Archivist Programmed with knowledge of Strixhaven’s extensive lore catalog, cogwork archivists serve as keepers of the university’s various libraries. The archivists’ towering metal frames
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
’ ancient traditions are lost forever, and that their loss puts his homeland at risk. Hearing of others’ commitment to reclaiming lost lore acts as a balm for his bleak moods. Personality Trait. “It isn’t
honor to serve my homeland. I will not pass beyond our borders for any reason.” Flaw. “I can’t let them see me when I’m like this. The melancholy in my bones is mine alone to bear.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
been able to easily master all manner of weapons, although for challenge I prefer to use my own fists in combat.
But I boast too much. In truth, I am one of many who are blessed with the might of
Iroas, children of devout parents to whom the God of Victory has given the strength to serve and protect the people. Everyone always said I was born a hero.
—Matt Knicl, “The Hero of Iroas”
What
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
13. Ice Toad Workplace Giant ice toads serve Arauthator as overseers at Oyaviggaton. They manage the labor of the kobolds, direct the Ice Hunter villagers to provide the lair with food and other
Arauthator understands the workings of Oyaviggaton as well as Marfulb, who knows the contents and value of every pack, chest, and heap of coins in the iceberg down to the last copper piece. Marfulb’s Lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
king of Gauntlgrym awaits them. His previously friendly manner has turned grave. “I’ve told the allies ye met tonight what ye told me,” he says. “I invited them here to learn what is happening, to share
. Such mercenary negotiation lowers Bruenor’s opinion of the adventurers a bit, but he never loses his genial manner. If the characters are agreeable, the king tells them the next step is to bring the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
strung across the back of the chamber to serve as underwater beds, and a variety of hooks have been driven into the walls with netting attached to serve as shelving.
Caught up in the netting of the
“shelves,” there are all manner of odds and ends that might have been salvaged from the nearby sunken ships. Feel free to roll on the trinket table in the Player’s Handbook to populate these chamber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
relate to some sort of ancient lore. Art, symbols, tools, celebrations, and other trappings of belief help make a community’s traditions more specific and eerie. Community members typically hide their
beliefs, whether physically obscuring them or by manipulating others in power. Communities in folk horror stories often serve as a grim mirror of some aspect of accepted society. Beliefs highlighted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. From the House on Gryphon Hill, Godefroy forces throngs of the dead to serve his will and to seek out a path to their true, final deaths. Lord of the Dead. After 24 hours, the spirit of anyone who
. The House on Gryphon Hill, just outside Mordentshire, is home of Lord Wilfred Godefroy. Hundreds of spirits are bound to the house and the surrounding grounds, and all serve the lord of the house and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to extract memories from it to gain insight into the victim’s past or find lore that otherwise would be lost. Constructed Nature. A stone cursed doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. CRYPTIC
. Once this check is made, whether it succeeds or fails, the skull can’t be used in this manner again.
Stone Cursed
Medium construct, lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
fertile breeding ground called Whitemarsh: a primordial soup that gives rise to all manner of monsters. The weakest specimens are gobbled up by hungry demons fresh from the Scabbery. Sometimes, powerful
behemoths with freakish powers emerge from Whitemarsh. Most such beings flee Xulregg or are captured and sacrificed to Aurnozci, though a few have been allowed to live and serve the Caged Worm as honored guardians.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Cult of Malar In the prologue of Lore of Lurue—not a part of the story that the characters witness or experience—Ecamane Truesilver describes the underlying truth of the situation and identifies the
there is no better way to demonstrate his dominance than by using his cult members to help bring forth a corrupted version of the avatar of Lurue the Unicorn to serve the Beast Lord’s ends in his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
graves or tombs. Many of these symbols were derived from elven lore or borrowed from groups like the Harpers. While by no means a secret language, these trail marks are often obtuse to non-rangers
, and even druids might not understand them. As a whole, rangers serve to help societies survive and thrive in the wilderness. Much of the Sword Coast and the North are unsettled. Rangers are driven to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the “Treachery in Kalakeri” section later in this domain description. The wilds of Kalakeri might also fuel terrifying adventures. The land holds all manner of perilous ruins and mysteries, from the
. In truth they serve neither and are opportunistically robbing those who fear disobeying the factions. An escaped villager entreats the characters for help.
2 The stone giant guru Jalendu