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Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Axiomatic Mind. The drone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions.
Disintegration. If the drone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind
the drone is destroyed. A drone can have only one detention orb active at a time; if the drone creates a detention orb when it already has one active, the first orb disappears, freeing the creature
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
while the stone cursed is active, but when it is slain, the statue shatters and the skull clatters to the ground. Because it is the nexus for the alchemy used to create these horrors, a faint echo of the
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
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
humanoid shape, including the skeletal-thin figure depicted in grimoires and ancient art, draped and veiled in mycelium and lichen. Indeed, much of her appearance and manner, and that of her servants
harmless promises offered by exotic spores and mushrooms, but quickly consumes them, body and soul.
Sharing a layer of the Abyss with Juiblex, plus their mutual insatiable hunger, has made the two demon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the midpoint of the tunnel is a trapdoor hidden under a layer of fog. Characters can’t spot the trapdoor passively, but an active search accompanied by a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Abyss The Abyss embodies all that is perverse, gruesome, and chaotic. Its virtually endless layers spiral downward into ever more appalling forms. Each layer of the Abyss boasts a horrific
environment that is harsh and inhospitable to mortals. Each layer also reflects the entropic nature of the Abyss. Much of the plane seems to be in a decaying, crumbling, or corroded state, and its corruption
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
D7. Murky Lake Downfall is built around a 20-foot-deep body of standing water called Murky Lake. A blanket of thick fog and a layer of pond scum cover the lake’s surface. Heavily obscured by the fog
a friendly manner. If the characters ask for directions, one of the bullywugs tries to be helpful while the others gaze about listlessly. If the characters require any further assistance or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that vent noxious fumes or searing flames. Gehenna is the birthplace of yugoloths, greedy and selfish Fiends that dwell here in great numbers. Layers of Gehenna Layer Description Khalas Lava
gray ashfall. Mungoth Acidic ash mingles with falling snow on this freezing layer. Krangath The Dead Furnace is a great mountain suspended in silence and darkness, home to a coterie of liches. Gehenna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, Levistus, both occupy strange positions in the hierarchy. Stygia is a frozen wasteland of mysterious origin, a churning, murky sea covered in a thick layer of ice. Where the ice gives way to open water
previously ruled over the layer. The two constantly vied for control of Stygia. The conflict ended when Asmodeus brought down his punishment on Levistus, who was frozen just after his latest victory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to recover in the depths of Nessus, Asmodeus installed her on Avernus as his champion and new lord of that layer. A Fighting General When Zariel supplanted the pit fiend Bel as the ruler of Avernus
each time the front line of the war moves. The devils are in control of Avernus at present, though the fighting goes on (as it always does) in isolated locales throughout the layer. Adventurers able to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Death Curse Understanding how Acererak’s death curse works is vital to running the adventure smoothly. The Soulmonger was activated 20 days ago and remains active until it is destroyed. While the
Soulmonger is active, the following effects are in play: Any humanoid on the planet that has been brought back from the dead begins to waste away. Its hit point maximum is reduced by 20 (1 for each day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Remallia Haventree Remallia (Remi to her friends) is the lady of House Ulbrinter and a guiding light for the Harpers in Waterdeep. She became an active force for good in the city after assassins
, which is warded by all manner of spells. She uses a silver raven figurine of wondrous power to deliver messages to Harper spies scattered throughout the city. Remallia Haventree
Medium humanoid (elf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
that protected ancient elven cities. It has since been expanded to cover all manner of similar protections, from the immense floating cities of fallen Netheril to the wards of Silverymoon to the
damage, or dying. Mythals can also sometimes heal themselves, as did the mythal of Silverymoon, blossoming out of the Moonbridge following Mystra’s most recent return. Each active mythal has one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
can embody through either active or descriptive roleplaying (detailed below). Players also use one or both of these approaches to roleplay their characters.
Regardless of the approach you prefer
, use each nonplayer character’s NPC Card to determine how they react to the character’s words and actions.
Active Roleplaying. In active roleplaying, you speak with a character’s voice and might echo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Xulregg The Abyssal layer of Xulregg is a sweltering forest of massive trees, rotting undergrowth, and boiling marshes. Mike Schley Map 20.1: Xulregg View Player Version Locations in Xulregg The
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
create a stone cursed, a fist-sized obsidian skull forms within the creature’s torso. The skull isn’t visible while the stone cursed is active, but when it is slain, the statue shatters and the skull
. 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->Monsters of the Multiverse
skull forms within the creature’s torso. The skull isn’t visible while the stone cursed is active, but when it is slain, the statue shatters and the skull clatters to the ground. Because it is the nexus
response to a verbal question posed to the skull by the character. Once this check is made, whether it succeeds or fails, the skull can’t be used in this manner again. Stone Cursed
Medium Construct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
skeletal-thin figure depicted in grimoires and ancient art, draped and veiled in mycelium and lichen. Indeed, much of her appearance and manner, and that of her servants’, is a soulless mockery of mortal
mushrooms, but quickly consumes them, body and soul. Sharing a layer of the Abyss with Juiblex, plus their mutual insatiable hunger, has made the two demon lords mortal enemies, each devoted to destroying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Nyanzaru, and the two became fast friends. As Artus spoke of his quest to reunite with his wife, Alisanda, he was comforted by Dragonbait’s quiet manner and unusual methods of communication. With a smile
is immune to disease.
Magic Resistance Aura. While holding his holy avenger, Dragonbait creates an aura in a 10-foot radius around him. While this aura is active, Dragonbait and all creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Trigger. This trap activates as soon as a non-undead creature enters the hallway, and it remains active while any non-undead creature is within the hall. Initiative. The trap acts on initiative count 20
and initiative count 10. Active Elements. The Path of Blades includes a set of whirling blades along the first 80 feet of the trap, crushing pillars that slam down from the ceiling to the floor before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
that is craftily executed and might offer all manner of clever assistance to mortals he deems worthy. What did you do to garner his attention? What set you apart in his eyes from petty schemers, grifters
Piety 3+ Phenax trait As a devotee of Phenax, you have proven yourself accomplished at deception. You can call on Phenax’s blessing and cast disguise self with this trait. While the spell is active
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
3. Entrance to the Tomb This broad tunnel is currently being shaped into the tomb’s elaborate entryway. This is an active site, featuring a number of artisans working by lantern light to plaster the
, 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Glasya Of course I love my father. Without him, whom would I have to strive against?
— Glasya
Malbolge is the prison of the Nine Hells, and on this layer dwells its most infamous criminal
grouped, Glasya established a new category of “legion” to realize her plans for profit and power: the coin legions. The members of Glasya’s coin legions operate in the manner of thieves’ guilds on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
father, yes.”
Active Roleplaying. Notice throughout the example how Russell and Amy actively roleplay their characters’ behavior. In this active approach, they speak with their characters
.
Jared: Please make a Charisma (Persuasion) check to see how well he responds to your pastoral manner. You have Advantage because he’s Friendly.
Phillip: Oh, good thing. My first roll was a 7, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
island, giving rise to all manner of magical properties. Island Environments While a mystical island could be a simple spur of rock and sand jutting from the ocean depths, there’s the potential to make
. The island is magically frozen or is a floating iceberg. Perhaps something lies locked within.
2 Sargassum. The island is a dense layer of seaweed that has developed its own ecosystem of strange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
manner of misfortunes and societal ills. Even people with no ties to the Heralds of the Comet begin shunning the characters. The hierophant’s rhetoric escalates until the local populace is ready to
arrive in a new town, they’re hailed as heroes whose arrival was foretold. The Heralds of the Comet is active in this town, and its divinatory card readings portend a forthcoming conflict between a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
with precious stones and metals. In truth, Lynx is an active agent of Zariel but is no longer among the living. Rather, she’s a lawful evil undead tiefling, with her skeleton specially crafted to retain
Mad Maggie’s creations while the hag was in Zariel’s employ.) Beneath this golem costume, Lynx’s bones are carved and silver-scribed in the same manner as her horns. She uses her skull, which is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
inhabitants of the city from engaging in all manner of spellcasting. In particular, spells that summon flame, conjure creatures, or permit teleportation fail when their target is within the bounds of
ago, rumors have recently reached the city that High Lady Alustriel is in fact alive and active in southern lands. Seemingly, she has contacted neither her son nor her former comrade, Taern Hornblade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
mastodon statue is facing the entrance. The statue’s lifelike qualities owe to the fact that this is Ghom, whose body was preserved in magical iron and covered with a thin layer of hammered gold, and
, and reforms in his tomb somewhere in the distant jungle. Ch’gakare does not speak but holds up the chalice in a manner that suggests he’s offering it as a gift. If the chalice is taken from his hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
at such times are honest prospectors seeking to make their fortunes, the sudden opportunity for wealth does attract less scrupulous sorts, including all manner of thieves, swindlers, and claims-jumpers
north will force Trieltans to seriously consider putting up an active defense of their lands for the first time in generations.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the healer’s kit and the herbalism kit. While she works, Burney tells all manner of stories, making them up as she goes along, but always with a moral at the end. Burney’s stories might point toward
though by a word of recall spell. This explains why Burney simply seems to appear amid the fully deployed marketplace each morning it is active to provide service and tell stories. Once each day, when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
attic is stuffy, dimly lit, and covered in a fine layer of dust. A character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13 or higher notices light coming through the floorboards above area M13. The
covered with glass vessels and books. Cabinets with glass doors line the walls, and they contain all manner of specimens. Just below the ceiling in the middle of the room, colorful globes circle each other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
layer of ice that must be chipped away or melted before the doors can be pulled open from this side (either physically or with the aid of knock spells or a chime of opening). A fireball spell produces
sound of rolling thunder fills the temple, loud enough to be heard throughout the complex. Any creature that steps into the archway appears in area 11. The archway remains active for 1 hour. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
art installation. Desperate, Kwalish constructed another planar gateway while imprisoned in the temple, then opened a portal to the 222nd layer of the Abyss — Juiblex’s Slime Pits. A flood of ooze
beneath a deadly layer of clear gelatinous ooze — perfectly preserved, eerily staged, and utterly devoid of anything organic. The kenku that once occupied Daoine Gloine have all long been turned to glass or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
years old and has a calm, determined manner. Around her, five more members of the Tears of Athis (neutral good scouts) use a sticky paste to carefully repair the room’s plaster walls, which they hope
layer of dust, apart from a still-intact chest and two vases.
As in area P10, this scene was staged by the priests of Amun Sa long ago. Three hostile mimics lie in wait here, disguised as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
) check to jump safely over it. Moving past the rune otherwise deals 5 (1d10) necrotic damage to a creature and teleports it back to the cavern entrance. The runes remain active until disabled. Planar
from happening. At your discretion, you might also limit how many times Splugoth can be returned to life in this manner.
During the fight, feel free to reward player ingenuity. Maybe a character






