master some with only agree from for larger

Gazer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

follows its creator like a devoted, aggressive puppy, and sometimes small packs of these creatures patrol their master’s lair for vermin to kill and lone creatures to harass. A gazer can’t

territorial, eats bugs and little animals, and is known for playing with its food. A lone wild gazer avoids picking fights with creatures that are Medium or larger, but a pack of them might take on larger

Gazer (Familiar Variant)

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

, the master can sense what the gazer senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the

Rosie Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Brave. Rosie has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Halfling Nimbleness. Rosie can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than hers. Evasion. If Rosie is

, silenceMultiattack. Rosie makes three attacks, then makes two unarmed strike attacks. Staff of the Master (+1 Quarterstaff). Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Staff

Manafret Cherryport

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Halfling Nimbleness. He can move through the space of a Medium or larger creature. Brave. He has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. Spellcasting. Manafret Cherryport is a 9th

blood (see “Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) into the stew before asking them to taste it and give him an honest critique.

Molydeus (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

if it takes none of the damage, has legendary actions, or is Huge or larger. Such a creature takes an extra 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Demonic Weapon

Spellcasting.The fearsome molydeus speaks for the demon lord it serves and enforces its master’s will. This demon is 12 feet tall, and its bipedal body has a slavering wolf’s head and a fanged serpent

Molydeus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

if it takes none of the damage, has legendary actions, or is Huge or larger. Such a creature takes an extra 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Demonic Weapon

. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). The molydeus uses Spellcasting.The fearsome molydeus speaks for the demon lord it serves and enforces its master’s will. This demon is 12 feet tall, and its

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, ending the effect on itself on a success.Ziraj is a half-orc hunter who wields an oversized bow that shoots correspondingly large arrows. He is the Master of Assassination for the Black Network. If Ziraj

does the question of where he might show up next. Treasure. Ziraj wears leather,+2;+2 leather armor and carries an oversized longbow. This unique weapon can be used only by a Medium or larger

Crown of Lies

Magic Items Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Dark Powers released Kas. From there, Kas set out to ruin his former master. Should Kas fail, the Dark Powers will reclaim him. The crown is made of burnished and entwined metal rods. To attune to it

(see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for options): 1 minor beneficial property 1 major beneficial property 1 minor detrimental property Perfect Disguise. While attuned to the crown, you can

Ythryn Mythallar

Magic Items Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

rest within 30 feet of it, meditating on the mythallar. Up to eight creatures can be attuned to it at one time; otherwise, the Ythryn mythallar follows the attunement rules in the Dungeon Master&rsquo

can use any of its properties, but only if all other creatures attuned to the device agree to allow it. The Ythryn mythallar’s properties are as follows: While you’re on the same plane

Mahadi the Rakshasa

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

of his patron. In his role as the master of the Wandering Emporium, Mahadi has received special dispensation from Asmodeus to travel freely between the Material Plane and the Nine Hells to operate

services rendered, guests need not fear being trapped within, since Mahadi is very serious about maintaining the contract between host and guest. Each guest must agree to this formal arrangement

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

"} necrotic damage. Maddening Gaze. Demogorgon uses his Gaze action, and must choose either the Beguiling Gaze or the Insanity Gaze effect.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the

demon lord, roll on the Madness of Demogorgon table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems. They create secret places to indulge themselves, including labyrinths of the sort their master favors. Bloodstained crowns and weapons of iron and

that is no larger in any dimension than 100 feet. The effect ends on the next initiative count 20. Charisma is Baphomet’s spellcasting ability for this spell. Reverse Gravity. Baphomet chooses a

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

places to indulge themselves, including labyrinths of the sort their master favors. Bloodstained crowns and weapons of iron and brass decorate their profane altars. Over time, Baphomet’s

1 minute or until Baphomet creates this effect again. Baphomet chooses a room within the lair that is no larger in any dimension than 100 feet. Until the next initiative count 20, gravity is

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

master of Undermountain, Halaster can alter the entire dungeon to some extent. His lair actions and regional effects don’t extend beyond Undermountain. Lair Actions On initiative count 20

(losing initiative ties), Halaster takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects: Halaster targets a volume of unoccupied space or solid stone no larger than four 10-foot cubes within 30

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

* 65 Warrior 66 Well 67–00 Roll again *Found in the Deck of Many Things as depicted in the Dungeon Master’s Guide Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90

gain 1d3 levels of exhaustion. Mine. A pile of 2d6 gems (each worth 5,000 gp) and 1d10 chunks of precious ore (each worth 2,500 gp) appears at your feet. Monstrosity. A Large or larger Monstrosity

Blood Hound

feats

master of finding those whom you seek. You gain the following benefits. Motion Sensor. Whenever a creature that is Small or larger moves within 10 feet of you while you do not have the Unconscious

Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

wealth from the constraints of a feudal social order. You learned your skills as an apprentice to a master artisan, under the sponsorship of your guild, until you became a master in your own right

practicing the same trade. However, your guild might instead be a loose network of artisans who each work in a different village within a larger realm. Work with your DM to determine the nature of your

Smuggler

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

On a rickety barge, you carried a hundred longswords in fish barrels right past the dock master’s oblivious lackeys. You have paddled a riverboat filled with stolen elven wine under the gaze of

presence (and that of your companions) a secret. Suggested Characteristics In general, smugglers value survival, and then profit, above other things. One could be a part of a larger

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

;Kurtulmak: God of Kobolds” sidebar). In the world they occupy, kobolds are often bullied and enslaved by larger creatures — or, when they live on their own, they are constantly fearful of

creatures wouldn’t feel safe. Kobolds take advantage of their size by creating small-diameter tunnels that they can easily pass through, but that require larger creatures to hunch over or even

Guild Artisan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

social order. You learned your skills as an apprentice to a master artisan, under the sponsorship of your guild, until you became a master in your own right. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion

might instead be a loose network of artisans who each work in a different village within a larger realm. Work with your DM to determine the nature of your guild. You can select your guild business

Hadozee

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Hadozees’ progenitors were mammals no bigger than house cats. Hunted by larger natural predators, they took to the trees and evolved wing-like flaps that enabled them to glide from branch to

other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from

Goblin

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spots in foes larger than themselves and for getting out of trouble. Goblins brought this fey boon with them to worlds across the Material Plane, even if they don’t remember the fey realm they

them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift

city’s larger faiths, keeping track of the hundreds of religions newcomers bring with them is no mean feat. Suggested Characteristics Acolytes are shaped by their experience in temples

M1. Monastery Dock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

new prospects. I am sure the Grand Master will find suitable use for your bodies . . . or your minds. May I take you to him now?” If the characters agree, they are brought to the central abbey

(area M3). If they demure or refuse, Lean Meimbaol does not interfere with their exploration of the monastery. However, he does issue a subtle warning. “It makes no difference, really. All who come here find their way to the Grand Master . . . eventually.”

Every DM Is Unique

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Every DM Is Unique The preceding example of play shows how one Dungeon Master might run an encounter, but no two DMs run the game in exactly the same way—and that’s how it should be! You’ll be most

that arguments or mean-spirited squabbles can get in the way of the fun. People have many different ideas about what makes D&D fun. The “right way” to play D&D is the way you and your players agree

Dragons in Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragons in Play This chapter is intended for the Dungeon Master. The ideas and tables herein can help inspire you as you prepare to use dragons in your D&D game, whether you’re building a single

that feature dragons, whether you want such an encounter to be the climax of an adventure or an obstacle in a larger narrative. “Dragon Adventures” looks at the different roles a dragon can play in an

Chapter 3: Creating Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Chapter 3: Creating Adventures Creating adventures is one of the greatest rewards of being a Dungeon Master. It’s a way to express yourself, designing fantastic locations and encounters with monsters

limited in scope but blend together to create a larger narrative. If an adventure is a single issue or episode, a campaign is the series as a whole. Whether you’re creating your own adventures or using

Gazer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

and little animals, and is known for playing with its food. A lone wild gazer avoids picking fights with creatures that are Medium or larger, but a pack of them might take on larger prey. A 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 strict, a gazer familiar can be unruly, behaving

Dragon Servitors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of

don’t worship Tiamat directly, they recognize her as the dragon-goddess of all chromatic dragons, and as the master of their racial god, Kurtulmak. KURTULMAK: GOD OF KOBOLDS The god of kobolds was

Halaster's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Halaster’s Lair As the master of Undermountain, Halaster can alter the entire dungeon to some extent. His lair actions and regional effects don’t extend beyond Undermountain. Lair Actions On

initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Halaster takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects: Halaster targets a volume of unoccupied space or solid stone no larger than four 10-foot cubes

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

take pleasure in it.” “Five shipwrecks are spread around the rock beneath the lighthouse. I’ll fetch treasure from one of these wrecks if you help me.” Helping the Giant Crab If the characters agree

to help the giant crab, it asks them to lay to rest its dead sea elf master, Miraal, whose spirit haunts a nearby cave (area T1). If the characters do so, the crab thanks them and makes good on its promise, retrieving the +1 weapon from the wreck of the Star-Crossed Lover (see the Shipwrecks table).

The Emissary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

his master Mephistopheles, offering them knowledge and power in return for their assistance: To fulfill their end of the bargain, the characters must dam the flow of the River Styx where it spills into

case, his terms are the same. Rigorath refuses to explain why Mephistopheles wants the River Styx dammed. His master is wary of angering Zariel and refuses to grant directions to the Bleeding Citadel

Pseudodragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

patterns—markings distinct from those of their larger draconic cousins. Many magic-users attempt to befriend pseudodragons, hoping to enlist them as familiars. The creatures’ intellect and resistance to

Treats table to inspire a pseudodragon’s taste in gifts. Pseudodragon Treats 1d10 The Pseudodragon Wants... 1 Flamboyant accessories it can wear. 2 Mementos from a lost friend or master. 3

10. Cultist Pens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

complaining about “the master” while the other talks about something he once fished out of the Darklake. Map 4.5: Cultist Pens The three cave bears (use the polar bear statistics) are alert, despite

crack in the south wall leads to a narrow tunnel that wends toward area 12. Medium and larger creatures are too big to fit through this narrow tunnel (see the “Whorlstone Tunnels: General Features

Fire Snake

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

this enmity to their own advantage, stoking the salamanders’ hatred and pitting them against the efreet’s former servants. The efreet suffer salamanders to serve no other master; when efreet encounter

, slavery under the efreet has impacted the culture of free salamanders. They rule their own societies according to the efreet model, in which larger and stronger salamanders claim dominion over their lesser

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