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Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
grotesque balm stalls the elder brain’s degeneration but is far from a cure.
Vampiric mind flayers are physically and mentally unstable beings. Ghoulish creatures, they let nothing stand between
Spider Climb. The mind flayer can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the mind flayer has
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in this manner
conversations with up to ten creatures at a time. The elder brain can let those creatures telepathically hear each other while connected in this way.Multiattack. The elder brain makes two Tentacle
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in this manner
telepathic conversations with up to ten creatures at a time. The brain breaker can let those creatures telepathically hear each other while connected in this way.Multiattack. The brain breaker makes two
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
well as each one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in
and other magical effects.
Telepathic Hub. The elder brain can use its telepathy to initiate and maintain telepathic conversations with up to ten creatures at a time. The elder brain can let those
Fraz-Urb'luu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
dreamlands and mind-bending fantasies able to deceive the most discerning foes.
Once imprisoned for centuries below Castle Greyhawk on the world of Oerth, Fraz-Urb’luu has slowly rebuilt his power in
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Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu
d100
Flaw (lasts until cured)
01–20
“I never let anyone know the truth about my actions or
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
it forever. It angers Vladimir that he and his fellow knights are also trapped, but in Vladimir's mind, such is the price of keeping the vampire confined. Even his love for Godfrey is now just a dim
memory shrouded by his hate.
Were Vladimir to let go of his hatred, his spirit would find peace and could remember the warmth of love. Were Strahd to be defeated, even temporarily, the mists surrounding
Elder Brain
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
well as each one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in
conversations with up to ten creatures at a time. The elder brain can let those creatures telepathically hear each other while connected in this way.Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the
.
d8
Reason for Infiltration
1
My parents belong to this guild, and I let them think I’m following in their footsteps.
2
I’ve been assigned to track this guild&rsquo
Soldier
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Basic Rules (2014)
hatred.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I’m always polite and respectful.
2
I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
3
I
Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would still
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legal Authority
You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind
Traits
d8
Trait
1
I try never to let my judgment become clouded by emotion.
2
I have infinite patience with the dolts and boors I’m forced to deal with every day
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Personality Trait
1
I’m always polite and respectful.
2
I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
3
I’ve lost too many
)
3
Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4
Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
5
Live and Let Live. Ideals aren
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
3
I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
4
I’m full of inspiring and cautionary
)
4
Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
5
Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
respectful.
2
I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
3
I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
4
blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
4
Might. In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
5
Live and Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
It Must Be Cleansed It cannot stand! An unholy place so close to civilization. These accounts of wailing and flashing lights disturb the mind and heart. Let any abandoned edifice rot in obscurity so
long as the dead leave it alone. But how can one let stand a harbor for evil? The house must be cleansed of its otherworldly occupants.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Rules Discussions You might need to set a policy on rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they hash out different interpretations of a rule. Others
prefer to let the DM make a call and continue with the action. If you gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it (a good task to delegate to a player) and return to the issue later.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Roleplaying a Mind Flayer When you’re roleplaying a mind flayer, the following tables contain possible inspiration. They suggest characteristics that a mind flayer might possess. Mind Flayer
Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I never let pass an opportunity to show my contempt for lesser beings. 2 I like to flavor my meals by engendering positive emotions in my victims before feeding on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
behind natural columns of rock. She uses her Stone Camouflage trait to blend in with her surroundings.
Xorta has a mind to explore more of Undermountain, but her parents won’t let her stray far. She
lacks the courage to defy them and knows they won’t let her leave. She has a 4-foot-long stone flute and likes to play it here because the acoustics are favorable. She’s still learning how to play
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Recovering Memories Knowing that secrets lurk within one’s own mind holds unique terror. When running adventurers featuring hidden memories, consider how those memories might be revealed. Magical
Recovery. Both the mind flayers of Bluetspur and the Mists surrounding the domain employ methods similar to the modify memory spell to obscure victims’ memories of their abduction, replacing them with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
is prone to bouts of violence as Zuggtmoy’s spores take over his mind. It’s possible the characters could provoke a fight. If they do, some of the prisoners (including the deep gnomes) egg on the
information on drow poison.) The guards let any fight play out for their own amusement as long as the prisoners don’t seem likely to actually kill one another.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Death Must Be Fair The best way to avoid hard feelings connected to the death of a beloved character is to make sure the players know you’re being fair. Keep these principles in mind: Don’t Cheat in
and as a fair arbiter of the rules. Provide Fair Warning. Let characters face the consequences of their foolish actions, but make sure you give enough cues for the players to recognize self-destructive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
grotesque balm stalls the elder brain’s degeneration but is far from a cure. Vampiric mind flayers are physically and mentally unstable beings. Ghoulish creatures, they let nothing stand between them
Vampiric Mind Flayer When the mind flayers of Bluetspur (see chapter 3) could find no cure for their overlord’s affliction, their degenerating elder brain turned to radical methods to stave off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they discuss different interpretations of a rule. Others prefer to let the DM make a call and continue playing. If you
Respect for the DM As the DM, you have the right to expect your players to respect you and the effort you put into making a fun game for everyone. The players need to let you direct the campaign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
exploitation. Bear these principles in mind: Rules Aren’t Physics. The rules of the game are meant to provide a fun game experience, not to describe the laws of physics in the worlds of D&D, let alone
Respect for the DM As the DM, you have the right to expect your players to respect you and the effort you put into making a fun game for everyone. The players need to let you direct the campaign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
bullywug (neutral) is the toad’s handler, Vlonk. “Swallow the guard” is a game the toad likes to play, and Gullop has ordered Vlonk to let himself get swallowed whenever the toad wants to “play.” Vlonk
and the toad are indifferent toward the characters. If the characters seem friendly, Vlonk asks them to mind the toad while he goes for a swim to wash the toad’s saliva off his skin. If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
your players, keep the following in mind: Distinguish Options. When presenting options to players, add details to distinguish the options. Should the characters take the left path or the right path
telling them where to go. Don’t Limit Options. In general, let the players use the information they’re given to decide what they want to do. Don’t put unnecessary limitations on the characters’ actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
would know about. If you have a theme or direction in mind for the campaign, this information could include seeds hinting at that focus. Basic information about the area where the characters are
point. Two pages is a reasonable maximum. Even if you have a burst of creative energy that produces twenty pages of great background material, save it for your adventures. Let the players uncover the details gradually in play.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
strike of her hammer.
The hard-working smith is Kalista.
Jane Katsubo Kalista
Dwarf Blacksmith
Stat Block: Commoner
The keep’s taciturn, hardworking smith prefers to let her hammer do
Caves of Chaos with magic weapons, but most of the time they don’t come back at all.” (True)
“Mind your equipment around oozes. Their touch can corrode even the sturdiest of metals.” (True
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Let Them Speak Now … If the characters free Araumycos from Zuggtmoy’s influence, they weaken the power of the Demon Queen of Fungi, fatally distracting her. With the loss of many of her fungal
helpless to intervene further in the conflict going on within the entity’s mind. You can have a group of oozes or spore servants from the Araumycos Encounters table appear in the cavern where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Roleplaying the Spirits A trickster god can use the host character’s senses and speak to the host’s mind. The character retains his or her alignment and can think independently. However, if the
trickster gods in the characters’ heads, but let the players roleplay their characters’ inherited flaws. If a player neglects to roleplay a trickster god’s flaw, have the inhabiting spirit attempt to goad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
DM Tips The most important part of being a good DM is facilitating the fun of everyone at the table. Keep these tips in mind to help things go smoothly. Embrace the Shared Story. D&D is about telling
a story as a group, so let the other players contribute through the words and deeds of their characters. Encourage players to engage by asking them what their characters are doing. It’s Not a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
too many pages to count, so we winnowed down the list to nine groups of creatures that have a lot going for them and tend to get used often in D&D campaigns: Beholders
Goblinoids
Mind flayers
that, as you explore each monster section, you’ll come up with new ways to challenge and entertain your players, as well as find new things that you can borrow for your own D&D campaign. Let each entry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
ship peacefully. Castisha offers to let the captain get into a dingy and go ashore safely, but if they don’t go peacefully, the mutineers are willing to do it the hard way. The mutineers make it clear
, the mutiny succeeds. Talk The adventurers may attempt to speak on behalf of the captain, hoping to talk the mutineers out of their plans. Castisha has already made up her mind, and nothing short of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nihiloor (see appendix B), a mind flayer that is caressing an intellect devourer. Upon seeing the adventurers, Nihiloor rises from the stone chair, sets its pet down, and glides across the room
, intending to leave through the double door in the west wall. The mind flayer expects Grum’shar and the intellect devourer to cover its escape. Nihiloor carries a 3-inch-diameter stone orb carved to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Elder Brain The ultimate expression of mind flayer domination, an elder brain sprawls within a vat of viscous brine, cared for by mind flayer minions as it touches the thoughts of creatures near and
far. It scrawls upon the canvas of the creatures’ minds, rewriting their thoughts and authoring their dreams. An elder brain sustains itself by consuming the brains of other creatures. If its mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Never Alone As the characters explore the Temple of Moloch, keep in mind that this is an active, living dungeon filled with guards, servants, and monsters. Different areas provide information on
lizardfolk guards heading out on patrol and monsters potentially breaking free and running amok. When that happens, keep a rough idea of where those guards and monsters might be heading, and let the