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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
fat rendered from a corpse whose identity is unknown.
Children. Humanoid children, aged 10 and under, can see through this invisibility.
Reflective Surfaces. The skulk appears as a drab, smooth
a vague likeness of its master.
Cruel and chaotic, skulks carry out their orders in the most violent manner possible. A summoned skulk can’t return to the Shadowfell until it dies, so many
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Manual) 1 minute later. The zombie acts immediately after the plague spreader in the initiative count.Among the undead, a lone zombie ranks far from the most menacing. The horror of the shambling dead lies
into a dragon’s maw until the monster chokes. In the course of their relentless marches, zombies might suffer all manner of trauma, potentially reducing them to masses of crawling limbs (see
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
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Exile. Rahadin was exiled for refusing to bow down to a dusk elf prince whom he considered weak and corrupt. When the dusk elves later declined to pay fealty to King Barov, Rahadin helped Barov
his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed Rahadin his castle chamberlain. Rahadin was pleased to do
Zuggtmoy
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be
beasts in the cloud when it appears, or that enter it later, must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
-thin figure depicted in grimoires and ancient art, draped and veiled in mycelia and lichen. Indeed, much of her appearance and manner, and that of her servants, is a mockery of mortal life and its many
appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is
Graz'zt
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
to all the targets.
Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair have disadvantage on Dexterity
bring me happiness should be enjoyed immediately. There is no point to saving anything pleasurable for later.”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Lizardfolk
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
smooth-skins is far greater.
Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and
aggression toward creatures that they could defeat in a fight and that can’t be dealt with in some other manner. They are aggressive toward prey they want to eat, creatures that want to harm them, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
smooth-skins is far greater. Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and skilled allies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Adventurers’ Guild Your group has ties to a network of professional adventurers. These experts share contacts, resources, and leads on all manner of unusual and often dangerous work. Joining such a
few exceptions, adventurers’ guilds are local in scope, since their primary benefits center on a guildhall. They might point you to adventures halfway across the world, but the general assumption is that you’ll always come home to your guildhall, sooner or later.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Final Battle The battle between the factions of the Sword Coast and the Cult of the Dragon plays out as a huge clash between armies and monstrous forces. The manner in which that battle plays out
depends on the outcome of the “Council of Waterdeep” chapter, and on how successful the heroes have been bringing the various factions together. See “Enemies and Allies,” later in this section, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Final Battle The battle between the factions of the Sword Coast and the Cult of the Dragon plays out as a huge clash between armies and monstrous forces. The manner in which that battle plays out
depends on the outcome of the “Council of Waterdeep” episode, and on how successful the heroes have been bringing the various factions together. See “Enemies and Allies,” later in this section, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
description: The hold consists of three tiers. Ceilings in rooms and hallways are 15 feet high unless stated otherwise. The floors are smooth stone polished to a mirror finish. Any humanoid that dies
in Shadowdusk Hold rises from its corpse 1d4 hours later as a will-o’-wisp under the DM’s control. Casting dispel evil and good on the corpse before the will-o’-wisp forms prevents such an occurrence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
between them. Where the locks end is a vast cavern containing a smooth stone retaining wall that rises 10 feet above the water’s surface. The partially collapsed remnants of a ten-story-tall hoist
of Skullport would like to fix it, but they lack the mutual trust and cooperation required for such a project to succeed. The absence of the hoist hasn’t stopped all manner of nefarious sorts from using their own ropes to haul rowboats and other small craft over the barrier wall.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
long con, devils make genuinely good deals with mortals to buy appreciation and trust that can be leveraged during more consequential dealings later on. Civility. Devils like to pretend that they run
by the same rules and obey the same social conventions as mortals. Devils have no problem appearing and acting in whatever manner they need to achieve their end goal — usually a contract for services
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
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
book’s appendix provides a depiction of a spirit board to use in your adventures, while a planchette to be used with it appears here. The adventure “The House of Lament” later in this chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Axiomatic Mind. The septon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions.
Combat Ready. The septon has advantage on initiative checks
hexton modron (top), a septon modron (middle), and two octon modrons
(bottom) oversee the smooth functioning of devices on the Plane of Mechanus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
goblin skeletons. A belt of smooth stone spans the door at a height of four feet, set with five gold symbols in a row: a triangle, a square, a pentagon, a hexagon, and an octagon. Each symbol is
manner other than that which is prescribed above. Facing the Night Hags. If the characters manage to open all five keyholes and have the requisite skeleton keys in their possession, the Sewn Sisters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
deduce who summoned it, because the skulk assumes a vague likeness of its master. Cruel and chaotic, skulks carry out their orders in the most violent manner possible. A summoned skulk can’t return to
through this invisibility.
Reflective Surfaces. The skulk appears as a drab, smooth-skinned biped if its reflection can be seen in a mirror or on another surface.
Trackless. The skulk leaves no tracks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the most violent manner possible. A summoned skulk can’t return to the Shadowfell until it dies, so it has every motivation to throw itself into creating bloodshed and mayhem. Hollow Lives. After
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Fallible Invisibility. The skulk is invisible. This invisibility can be circumvented by three things:
The skulk appears as a drab, smooth-skinned humanoid if its reflection can be seen in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Marina bore a striking resemblance to Strahd’s beloved Tatyana, both in appearance and manner, and she became Strahd’s obsession. He seduced her in the dead of night and feasted on her blood, but before
priest and the burgomaster, then used his power over the land to swell the river, flooding the village and forcing the residents to flee. Later the marsh crept in, preventing the villagers from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
7th level or lower. She keeps a variety of poisons on hand at all times. See “Intrigue in Borca” later in this section for details on how Ivana uses alchemy in her manipulations. Callous Genius
prepared the perfect situation, stand-in, or poison accordingly. However, Ivana has a facile understanding of true love and companionship, so those who behave in an unexpectedly selfless manner might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
secrets to achieve goals known only to her. While this might lead to plots involving all manner of amoral science, the doctor’s work includes the following routine abominable operations. Construct
donor awakes 1 hour later with control of the recipient’s body. While controlling the recipient’s body, the donor retains their alignment, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. They otherwise use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
otherworldly shimmer warps the air around the mill, like a haze of silver rain that vanishes as quickly as it appears. A moment later, a scream rings out, followed by a crash. A column of smoke rises
shimmer in the air could have been some manner of planar disturbance. Fire at the Mill When the characters reach the mill, they see the full scope of the disturbance: Through the broad, open doors of
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
” later in this chapter).
9 A commoner begs the characters to prove their sibling’s loyalty to Ramya. Time is short, since the sibling was arrested and taken to the Tower of Traitors to face execution
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, Castle Laventz, as his own. Months later, the relentless knight Mara Silvra received word of her father’s defeat. Calling in debts and intimidating mercenaries, Mara forged a small army during her grueling
resurfaced, providing the roots for all manner of ghastly tales and a new name for the structure: the House of Lament.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
compartment can also be opened with a knock spell, or with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check made by a character using thieves’ tools. Opening the compartment in either manner triggers the trap (see
danger is the ceiling, which appears to be smooth-cut stone but is actually thin plaster. Five feet above the false plaster ceiling is the room’s true ceiling, which has a bladed fan shaped like a giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the surfaces are smooth like glass or folded where the liquid stone flowed in layers. In other places, drips and splashes have formed formations like stalagmites, stalactites, and rounded bubble
formations similar to bunches of grapes. Despite the solidity of the formations, much of it is still hot.
Floors. Floors can be smooth and rounded or flat. In some places, the floor is a crust with lava
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
of animal bones you can throw in different formations. 6 You draw runes into candles, melting the wax to smooth over the engravings. Feature: Rune Shaper You gain the Rune Shaper feat (described
later in this chapter). Nikki Dawes Orc Rune Carver Building a Rune Carver Character Scholarly pursuits, ancient mysteries, or a fateful encounter might inspire a character to pursue the secrets of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
of Steadfast Stone”). The floor of this cavern is worn smooth, but the walls are rough. A great menhir carved from a stalagmite stands in the center of the chamber, pockmarked with dozens of empty
brewed by Kazook Pickshine to quickly clear the debris (see “Battle for Blingdenstone” later in this chapter). XP Awards Each character gains 200 XP for restoring the temple.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
political figure in Baldur’s Gate. Her manner is brusque but professional. She is happy to deal with anyone who appears likely to further her family’s goals, but she can be ruthless toward those who cross
arrive at the end of each of her turns until twenty have appeared. Personality Trait. “Complicated problems are defeated in the same manner as overwhelming forces: divide and conquer.” Ideal. “The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
, spiders, and all manner of things are shown on the walls.
Looking South The muralists’ lantern light illuminates the north half of this area. The details of area 6 are visible only when characters
periodically climb down into this pit, then later return with vials of bright-red blood (claimed from Nolzur in area 7) to be mixed into new pigments. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Teles a few hours later. SEEKING HIGHER KNOWLEDGE
As they try to learn more about the affliction that has befallen them, the characters might use magic such as commune, divination, or legend lore
given earlier in the adventure. The legend lore spell returns only the following response: “The shackle that is the key, the prison built by a prisoner.” That cryptic clue refers to the manner in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ruthless warrior who has killed thousands in his lifetime. Exile. Rahadin was exiled for refusing to bow down to a dusk elf prince whom he considered weak and corrupt. When the dusk elves later
Strahd’s generals. When the wars ended and Strahd turned his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
remained was a blasted moor. It is a rocky wilderness infested with trolls and goblinoids and all manner of other dangers for anyone who treks across it instead of going around. As the name suggests
the Spellplague — up on the High Moor. The restored city of dark, smooth stone, called Rhymanthiin, or “The Hidden City of Hope,” appears on no maps, and is reputedly concealed by magic or some other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
smooth black stone, form a perimeter around the heart of the Crypt — which can be seen only from a terrifyingly close vantage. Obscured and protected by the towers are several strange plots of land
, which ignited with himself at its center. As one might imagine, this blast drew the attention of all manner of twisted predators and hungry undead, which came forth to investigate. I don’t know how