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Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
. Predators in the area learn that the devilkin's screeching is a sure sign that easy prey draws near.
Opportunistic Alliances. A flock of screaming devilkins can appreciate vicious cruelty in other
creatures. If they see signs of an evil presence in the land, such as a cruel overlord or a vicious necromancer, they may offer an alliance if the villain offers plenty of opportunities for them to engage
Barbarian
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, though, a settled life is no virtue, but a sign of weakness. The strong embrace nature—valuing keen instincts, primal physicality, and ferocious rage. Barbarians are uncomfortable when hedged in
character, think about where your character comes from and his or her place in the world. Talk with your DM about an appropriate origin for your barbarian. Did you come from a distant land, making you a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
34. Guardroom Four lizardfolk shamans are stationed here as temple guards. If they hear any sign of trouble along the corridor from area 25, they rush through the concealed doors to help defend the
eidolon and the sacred statue there. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the lizardfolk to head into the temple complex to search for Moghadam’s thieves, believing the thieves have just arrived. You determine where the guards might be encountered as a result.
Triton
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
elemental planes, and other dangerous spots far from the eyes of land-bound folk. Long-established guardians of the deep ocean floor, in recent years the noble tritons have become increasingly active in
foes when they found them and drove the rest into hiding.
With their foes banished to the deepest reaches of the sea, tritons settled in to watch for any sign of their return. Over time, the tritons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
“Underground Lake” at the end of this chapter for more information. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the thessalkraken to reveal itself as it breaks the surface
of the water seeking food. Spending 2 charges also causes 1d4 lizardfolk renders to arrive, ready to brave the waters in search of gems. The lizardfolk take the appearance of the characters as a sign of offering, and attempt to force them into the water as sacrifices for their demigod.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
for centuries give way to sunshine, shocking the Barovians out of their despair. The Barovians take the sunlight as a sign that the evil in their land has been purged. Though escape is now possible
Escape from Barovia Strahd’s death grants Barovia a reprieve. The fog that surrounds the land thins, and it no longer harms those who pass through it. The dark clouds that have loomed over the valley
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Approaching by Land If the characters approach the observatory by land, read the following text: Clambering over the rocky ground of Stormwreck Isle, you spot strange, twisted protrusions of glassy
character recognizes the phenomenon as a sign of lightning strikes—or the lightning breath of a blue or bronze dragon. Assuming the characters continue toward the observatory, they soon arrive at area D1, described below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
elemental cults has been taken as a sign from Gruumsh that blood and gold must flow from the lands of lesser races. The orcs seek supply sources in the valley. Scouts found that the farmers and ranchers
fertile land of the homesteads was more appealing than serving as underlings in their own lodges, and they killed the original owners to occupy the land. They have no intention of farming the crops or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
provides no mechanical benefits. It shrinks away to nothing after 1 hour. Gambling Fever After the characters have had time to look around, or if they make for the cavern straight away, read: A murmur of
disable it causes an audible click and the sound of whirring gears. The rectangular object ahead reveals itself to be a large metal sign that is suddenly outlined in bright pink light, and which bears
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
territory to their former minions. The yuan-ti crawled away and hid in a matter of weeks, all but disappearing from the world. Yuan-ti structures throughout the land were torn down to celebrate liberation
old times.
Yuan-ti Ideals
d6
Ideal
1
Greed. I display my wealth as a sign of my power and prosperity. (Evil)
2
Aspiration. I strive to follow the path toward becoming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
kithkin
often find the land a terrifying place Some kithkin remove themselves from this empathic web temporarily or even permanently for a variety of reasons, often due to trauma suffered during the
, where strict customs to preserve the social order. Shadowmoor kithkin leaders keep a close eye on their communities, monitoring for any sign of crime or treason. Playing a Kithkin Use the Halfling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
bright clothes and laughing often. As much as they feel at home in Strahd’s dreary land, they know they can leave it whenever they please and aren’t damned to spend eternity there. Vistani are
whatever they earn to support a lavish lifestyle, display their wealth openly as a sign of prosperity, and share their good fortune with family and friends. Each family or clan of Vistani is its own little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dumbwaiter, which drops down 30 feet to the stairwell leading to area 11. (The cultists discovered this shaft and used it to enter areas 10 and area 11, though no sign can be found of their passage
.) Bone Boulder Trap At 15 feet beyond the shaft entrance, a mechanical plate installed in the floor triggers a rolling boulder trap. A successful DC 22 Wisdom (Perception) check by one of the characters in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
dumbwaiter, which drops down 30 feet to the stairwell leading to area 11. (The cultists discovered this shaft and used it to enter areas 10 and 11, though no sign can be found of their passage.) Bone
Boulder Trap At 15 feet beyond the shaft entrance, a mechanical plate installed in the floor triggers a rolling boulder trap. A successful DC 22 Wisdom (Perception) check by one of the characters in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Godsbreath Those who dwell in or travel through Godsbreath understand the truths underlying life in this land. Community and Consensus Each community in Godsbreath is self-governing, with
. The Meet continues until all items are resolved or half the participants leave. Crime in Godsbreath is rare, and justice in this land focuses on making the wronged party whole. Decisions on how to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
hands formed from solid gold. A wooden flying machine has wings that flap when it becomes airborne. A miniature model of a mechanical dragon turtle has a brass plate affixed to its pedestal that reads
temple, Valetta identifies it as Nim, a nimblewright that was gifted to the temple by a Lantanese wizard. If they describe the incident involving the mechanical bird, Valetta sighs and leads them up a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
to their new homes. This jewelry is now common throughout the land, and many pieces are fantastically valuable. Power and Politics Aside from their cultural rivalries, Sagorpur, Tippurika and
Ashwadhatu rarely engage in major conflicts—living in a land that constantly changes with the caprices of the riverines is precarious enough. The shadow of the lost city of Manivarsha hangs over the remaining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Discoveries table to determine what a character discovers, or as inspiration for unusual discoveries of your own. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 or more charges in this area has a 20
no sign of either item’s missing mate unless you want to have it found elsewhere in the adventure.
26–35 A live parrot in a wicker cage (captured by Barbatos and stashed here pending use in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
“Falling” below). Bystanders Terminus has busy streets, and most of the visitors and residents flee at the first sign of trouble. However, some bystanders might assist the party in their fight with
through a window or off the top of a bridge or structure in the higher levels of Terminus and doesn’t have a way to land safely (such as the feather fall spell).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Rogue I know you went through all those documents pretty quickly. And now you’re probably asking yourself, “Wait … did I sign six addenda or only five?” So you’ve got to ask yourself one question
weight in performance bonuses. Sign of Success Every rogue has a story about that one big score. With enough ales and a bit of prompting, you can easily be convinced to tell the tale, highlighting all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
onto the chain, provided the falling creature is light enough for the character to carry. Creatures that fall from Elturel or one of the chains take damage from the fall and land in the Styx (see
"River Styx" for the river’s effects). Those that fall off one of the anchoring posts take damage from the fall and land amid clashing devils and demons, where they are brutally killed if they survived
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
that opposes a deity or another powerful cosmic force. Comet You were born under a sign associated with cataclysm, and every attempt to glimpse your future reveals ill omens. Donjon A religious
into a tragedy. Gem You inherited land containing the ruins of a temple where a coveted relic was hidden. Jester You were brought up to believe in a prophecy of impending doom, but you perceive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
as a sign of favor from their dark goddess. In time, the island’s population became fractured into two factions, each of which tried to exterminate the other. One group claimed custody of the ship and
used it as a headquarters, stocking it with supplies and defending it from assaults by the enemy group. When the war entered its final throes, the ship was in danger of bring overrun by the land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Kraken Beneath the waves, the kraken sleeps for untold ages, awaiting some fell sign or calling. Land-born mortals who sail the open sea forget the reasons their ancestors dreaded the ocean, even as
gods, with cults and minions spread across sea and land. Others are allied with Olhydra, the evil Princess of Elemental Water, and use her cultists to enforce their will on land and sea. A kraken pleased
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
— Harsh, despoiled land where dragons roam and sometimes go to die Chakyik Lord Agul Krusef (human) Land of the Tiger Nomads—horse riders with scattered trading outposts Hunting Lands, the Overlord
Bargra Yefkos (human) Land of the Wolf Nomads—horse riders engaged in war against Iuz Baklunish Nomads The Chakyik and Wegwiur—called Tiger Nomads and Wolf Nomads, respectively, by their neighbors—are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Tethyr, is a land of raiding pirates. Farther south, some three hundred miles from the Moonshaes, is the fabled island of Lantan, birthplace of many odd inventions. Well south of there, beyond the
fascinated — some say obsessed — with building mechanical wonders. Though they employed magic from time to time, the whole island smelled like sawdust, grease, and freshly scraped metal, as shop after shop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is an oval plate of dark glass. A blocky creature clutches a small ceramic card in one of its mechanical hands as it waits nervously by the console.
The creature next to the console, a Modron
Duodrone, is Indifferent toward intruders. The duodrone knows Modron and Common Sign Language. If assailed, the duodrone emits an audible cry for help, prompting the four Modron Quadrones in the supply room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
effort, both in game and around the table. What should a headquarters look like initially? Do the characters prefer to travel by land or by sea, or to operate from a fixed location? Is a ruined keep
mobile, will it fly or sail? Will it gain the power to teleport across the land? Will it sprout legs and walk? Everything depends on the type of headquarters. The top of a wizard’s tower might detach and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
without being asked to provide a sign. When a divine champion sets out on a course of action, a god might express approval or disapproval, hoping to either encourage or dissuade the mortal. The augury
meat.
Omens of Nylea d8 d100 Omen of Nylea
1 65 Butterflies land on a character or fly together in a particular direction.
2 66 Fallen leaves blow perpendicular to the wind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
merchants. Books and literacy are also common throughout the land, and the work of scribes, cartographers, musicians, and storytellers is well regarded. The people of Meletis believe themselves to be the
of magic can’t earn the title without such a sign of divine approval. One mage might receive the gift of a spear from Heliod, another could receive a clockwork owl from Ephara, and still another might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
a life-size mechanical unicorn ridden by a mechanical drow ranger waving two scimitars (when a lever under the float is pulled, the unicorn farts a 15-foot cone of confetti, which it can do twice
before needing to be refilled) A float topped with two mechanical goblins that repeatedly punch each other when wound up A float bearing a mechanical armored knight battling a mechanical pit fiend (when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, you come around to the fountain on a walkway and toss your coin to Tymora. Managing to land it in her outstretched hand is a sure sign of her favor. If you need to refresh yourself during your travels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
N7. Blinsky Toys This cramped shop has a dark entrance portico, above which hangs a wooden sign shaped like a rocking horse, with a “B” engraved on both sides. Flanking the entrance are two arched
faraway land named Rictavio (see area N2), who came in two weeks ago and bought a stuffed Vistana doll. Realizing that the toymaker was lonely, Rictavio gave Blinsky his pet monkey, Piccolo (use the baboon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
who runs a thieves’ guild out of a festhall. When a charming sea captain arrives with a hold full of booty from a faraway land, Sapphiria decides to steal it. Zaniness ensues when she falls in love
Sign Language) to communicate with them. Speaking with Rongquan Jarlaxle has instructed the stage managers to bring all visitors to him. In the guise of Rongquan, he claims to be a member of the Lords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the surprised thugs to land in the perfect position for a sneak attack. The shifter barbarian strikes a mighty blow that knocks her enemy into the blazing hearth; the bandit shrieks as the flames
spread to his clothes.
Combat can feel very mechanical. I move 10 feet. I make an attack roll. I use a reaction. One way for the DM to encourage more cinematic action is to present a list of






