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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the
master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?
Races
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the
master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
all their backbiting and betrayal, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles
command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or
as the Lords of Dust — scheme to unleash their ancient masters. The overlords gain strength when mortals embrace the dark paths laid down for them. And as they grow stronger, they gain more influence
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tulkhesh magically polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than his own, or back into his true form. He reverts to his true form if he dies. Any equipment he
strength as their servants — the fiends known as the Lords of Dust — scheme to unleash their ancient masters. The overlords gain strength when mortals embrace the dark paths laid down for them. And
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, but it isn’t an interdiction they must often enforce. Illithids brook no masters but members of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow to any god or otherworldly patron
achieving lichdom requires an arcane spellcaster to be at the apex of power—a significant challenge for mind flayers, given the scarcity of available mentors and training.
Confronting this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Servitor Thrull The most wretched of thrulls are the servitors, small and slender, that serve as playthings for their Orzhov masters. They run trivial errands, transport small items, caper and dance
, and keep their masters’ expensive robes from trailing on the dirty street. They are utterly loyal, lacking any concept of thinking for themselves. Servitor Thrull
Small construct, unaligned
Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
fantasy adventures, but they’re not the easiest challenges for a DM to present on the fly. This section presents a selection of puzzles designed to invite group participation and challenge adventurers of
any stripe—from genius scholars to martial masters. Each puzzle is flexible enough to be included in your campaign as presented or customized to fit the needs of a specific adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Blessed Dragon blessed are the acolytes of dragons, whom they revere as gods. They wield magic to heal and support those who have earned their dragon masters’ favor—and scourge those who incur
the dragons’ wrath. Dragon blessed view their lives and magical abilities as gifts bestowed by their dragon, and they give life energy to save those they deem important to their masters’ work. Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Emerald Claw. The Odakyr Rites. The nation of Karrnath has a proud martial heritage, and its soldiers are unmatched in discipline. But in the early years of the Last War, Karrnath was crippled by famine and
as cannon fodder. Over decades, a high priest named Malevanor worked with the necromancers of the Blood of Vol to develop the Odakyr Rites, which grant Karrnathi undead the ability to make tactical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
and Rites. Thanks to his prolonged absence from mortal giants’ affairs, Annam has few priests. On some worlds, he has no priests and his name is all but forgotten. On other worlds, a priest of Annam
they recognize is “might makes right.” Priests and Rites. Grolantor’s priests often boast of having experienced a personal interaction with their god—a dream, waking vision, or even an encounter with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rakshasa Millions of years before the rise of the humanoid races, the rakshasas of Eberron ruled a civilization that spanned Khorvaire. Masters of combat, the rakshasas of Eberron wield their weapons
with demonic fury, rushing into battle seeking vengeance against those who bound their fiendish masters. Rakshasas are described in the Monster Manual. A martial variant—the zakya rakshasa—is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
account for. Since lower-level NPC party members receive equal party shares of XP, they will gain levels more quickly than the adventurers (the benefit of studying under such experienced masters
monsters that are an appropriate challenge for higher-level characters can deal enough damage to instantly kill or incapacitate a low-level follower. The adventurers should expect to spend effort and resources protecting lower-level NPC party members and to provide healing when this protection fails.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
violent though they be, ogres prove to be tractable minions for those unafraid to be brutal masters. I prefer giants, however. Ogre Howdah
Large giant, chaotic evil
Armor Class 13 (breastplate
Languages Common, Giant
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Howdah. The ogre carries a compact fort on its back. Up to four Small creatures can ride in the fort without squeezing. To make a melee attack against a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help
languages
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Divine Eminence. As a bonus action, the priest can expend a spell slot to cause its melee weapon attacks to magically deal an extra 10 (3d6) radiant damage to a target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, taking over a victim’s body on behalf of its mind flayer masters. Illithid Creations. Mind flayers breed intellect devourers to serve as roaming hunters of the Underdark, creating an intellect
devourer by taking the brain of a thrall and subjecting it to a horrible ritual. As it sprouts legs, the brain becomes an intelligent predator as twisted and evil as its masters. Deadly Puppet Masters. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
4 A group of cult fanatics charges exorbitant prices for funeral rites, threatening to lead the dead astray unless they’re shown proper respect.
5 A priest of Athreos speaks out against healers
god. Athreos’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1 Giant vulture MM
2 Two-headed cerberus MOoT
3 Hell hound MM
3 Lampad MOoT
6 Invisible stalker MM
6 Underworld cerberus MOoT
8 Spirit naga MM
9 Phylaskia MOoT
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Chosen Dragon chosen are mighty warriors who offer their bodies as vessels for a dragon’s might. They serve as enforcers of their masters’ will; they often accompany dragon speakers—and are
Str +6, Dex +6, Con +4
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Yuan-ti Pit Master With snakes for arms, pit masters are yuan-ti malison priests who have made a pact with the god Merrshaulk and seek to rouse him from his slumber by sacrificing Humanoids to him
. They are the most traditionalist yuan-ti and believe that they are best equipped to achieve the goals of their people. Pit masters are deeply involved in yuan-ti’s long-term plan to take over Humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
for their Orzhov masters and tend to mimic the mannerisms and movements of the oligarchs they serve. Winged Thrull
Small construct, unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 31 (7d6 + 7)
Speed 30
exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
passive Perception 11
Languages Gith
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyanki’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence. It can innately cast the following spells
their former masters, the mind flayers. Their close kin, the githzerai, are second in their enmity. All other creatures are treated with simple contempt by the githyanki, whose xenophobic pride defines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Yuan-ti Broodguard Broodguards are humanoids transformed by yuan-ti into simple-minded, scaly creatures that do their masters’ bidding. The transformation process warps not only a subject’s body but
., passive Perception 12
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Mental Resistance. The broodguard has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t paralyze it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
advancing the inscrutable schemes of their malevolent masters. But great hordes of dolgrims remain clustered in Khyber with the daelkyr, dreaming of the day when they will be released into Eberron to
(+1)
INT
8 (–1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
8 (–1)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Deep Speech, Goblin
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Dual Consciousness. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Primordial
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Amphibious. The triton can breathe air and water.
Innate Spellcasting. The triton’s
damage.
Triton Master of Waves Triton masters of waves sculpt storms and change the tides, bending the sea to their will. Drawing forth living currents and the icy cold of the deep, these mages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Kraul Death Priest The death priests occupy the highest roles in kraul society. They lead the buzzing chants of the kraul rites. Their inscrutable clicks and buzzing can summon crippling necromantic
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Kraul
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Feed on Death. When a creature within 30 feet of the kraul drops to 0 hit points, the kraul or another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Lizardfolk Shaman Lizardfolk shamans lead their tribes, overseeing rites and ceremonies performed to honor Semuanya, the lizardfolk god. Lizardfolk Shaman
Medium humanoid (lizardfolk), neutral
)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +6
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Draconic
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes.
Spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Imp Imps are found throughout the Lower Planes, either running errands for their infernal masters, spying on rivals, or misleading and waylaying mortals. An imp will proudly serve an evil master of
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Infernal, Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Shapechanger. The imp can use its action to polymorph into a beast form that resembles a rat (speed 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. When skeletons encounter living creatures, the necromantic energy that drives them compels them to kill unless they are commanded by their masters to refrain from doing so. They attack without mercy
understands Abyssal but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Charge. If the skeleton moves at least 10 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, the target takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Levels 11-16: Masters of the Realm By 11th level, characters are shining examples of courage and determination — true paragons in the world, set well apart from the masses. At this tier, adventurers
are far more versatile than they were at lower levels, and they can usually find the right tool for a given challenge. Dedicated spellcasters gain access to 6th-level spells at 11th level, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
from no fight. Merregons can't speak, and their telpathy is one-to-one. Their orderly ranks are easily confused if you slay their shouting masters.
Merregon
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
., passive Perception 11
Languages understands Infernal but can’t speak,
telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the merregon’s darkvision.
Magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
intended it. They mastermind elaborate schemes and perform dark rites in the hope of one day ruling the world. Yuan-ti Abomination
Large monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan-ti), neutral evil
Armor Class 15
Perception +5, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Lizardfolk Shaman Lizardfolk Leaders. Lizardfolk respect and fear magic with a religious awe. Lizardfolk shamans lead their tribes, overseeing rites and ceremonies performed to honor Semuanya. From
10 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +6
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Draconic
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Hold Breath. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the daelkyr were defeated, the dolgaunts descended into the depths of Khyber with their masters. There, they study in cavernous monasteries, forging their bodies into living weapons dedicated to the
missions given them by those masters. Dolgaunts are often found commanding squads of dolgrims, and can also be found working with the Cults of the Dragon Below—particularly those devoted to Dyrrn the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as that of Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs to work as temple sentinels and bodyguards. Shadow Mastiff
Medium
., passive Perception 15
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Ethereal Awareness. The shadow mastiff can see ethereal creatures and objects.
Sunlight Weakness. While in bright light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
with dragon wings.
The blue devil is the room’s pit master, Nyssa Otellion (see the “Casino Pit Masters” section). Nyssa stoically moves between game tables, searching for a worthy opponent. Games in
+12 A Contest of Wits Any character who wins a game in the experts’ section gains Nyssa’s attention. The pit master approaches the character after the game and offers a challenge of wits. Read or