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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
—if only they would stop trying to kill the dragon’s guests.
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A crystal dragon wyrmling is placed in a monastery to learn the teachings of the monks before returning home in three years. The monks don’t appreciate the wyrmling’s pranks.
Cold, Radiant
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
you do … or than any of your selves do, really.
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It is not my place to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand.
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With a true understanding of metaphysics
monastery of githzerai warrior-monks, an adult amethyst dragon sends them aid against a mind flayer colony.
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An apostate community of githyanki follows the tutelage of an adult amethyst dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
enemies. The monks offered to shelter him and his bodyguards as long as they needed it. Ronnom was delighted to learn that Skalanthas, his mother’s long-lost dragon companion, also lived on the island. It didn’t take long for Ronnom to become the dragon’s friend and confidant.
the island of Najkir, where Ishyllia once liked to go to escape the politics and violence of her homeland. There, Skalanthas struck up a friendship with the monks that has lasted for years. The dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
One, to honor the poor halfling whose life he cut short. Shunned by polite society, Little One came to Candlekeep hoping to learn as much as he can. He’s a quiet but popular fixture in the fortress, and the monks are always saying hello to him and recommending new books for him to read.
: At the gatehouse, you are greeted by three monks in purple robes: a human, a shield dwarf, and a sun elf. Around their necks hang holy symbols of Deneir, god of writing, whose symbol is a lit candle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
What the Residents Know Characters who strike up a conversation with any of the monastery’s residents can learn what they know about the following topics. Dead Falcons. The monks use trained falcons
to communicate with the outside world. Shortly before the characters’ arrival, someone killed all the falcons by feeding them poisoned meat. Getting off the Island. The monks have a small boat they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
soon forced the fledgling order out of the city after the monks’ influence began to threaten the established powers. The monks took refuge in the heart of the Cloakwood. Toughened by the area’s rugged
-file monks. His trusted apprentices, Steel Crane and Jade Tigress, serve as secondary leaders who help instill in members the values Bak Mei deems most essential: obedience, discipline, and tenacity in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
mostly on attitude, it’s important for the philosophy of a monk’s monastic tradition to mesh with the philosophy of the franchise. Way of Shadow Monks following the Way of Shadow fill an important
getting away with no one the wiser as to what you’ve stolen. And it’s a safe bet that your fellow franchisees will quickly learn to search the shadows before they say something they don’t want you to hear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Way of the Open Hand Monks of the Way of the Open Hand are the ultimate masters of martial arts combat, whether armed or unarmed. They learn techniques to push and trip their opponents, manipulate ki
deities who teach the value of physical excellence and mental discipline. In the Forgotten Realms, the order of the Dark Moon is made up of monks dedicated to Shar (goddess of loss), who maintain secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
outside their walls — or to make sure visitors who learn the truth either join the cult or never return from their visit. Reason to Visit. These four sites are central to the adventure (see chapter 3
actually an old stone temple built in a rocky vale at the southern edge of the Sumber Hills. It was recently reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, home to reclusive monks dedicated to a mysterious “Way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
diagrams of the humanoid form, outlining the flow of ki through the body and obscure practices for cultivating one’s vitality. It describes the techniques monks learn to consciously control their life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Heroes of the Dragon Sorcerers whose magic comes from a draconic origin, rangers with a drake companion, and monks who learn the ways of dragon masters are not the only adventurers whose skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
right direction. All outside doors are locked after nightfall. M2. Basalt Hall At night, no one is here, but during the day, two Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) are stationed here. If the monks are
fashioned in the shape of a scowling gargoyle, but the hand that opened the panel seems human enough. From beneath the mask comes a female voice: “Yes? What do you want?”
The monks listen to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
learn which settlement the player characters are using for a base and send a small force with a devastation orb to ravage that settlement — preferably with the characters in it. While the characters rest
devastation orb of air One Black Earth priest, two Black Earth guards, and four Sacred Stone monks armed with a devastation orb of earth One Eternal Flame priest, three Eternal Flame guardians, and one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Way of the Open Hand Monks of the Way of the Open Hand are the ultimate masters of martial arts combat, whether armed or unarmed. They learn techniques to push and trip their opponents, manipulate ki
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Way of the Sun Soul Monks of the Way of the Sun Soul learn to channel their life energy into searing bolts of light. They teach that meditation can unlock the ability to unleash the indomitable light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
as members of Kwalish’s original expedition, while others are wizards and other spellcasters enslaved by the monks. Lore and Information. With respectful discussion and a successful DC 12 Charisma
found in the treasury (area M10). If the check result is 14 or higher, the characters also learn that the brains have control over the floating disks leading to the treasury, and that they are ordered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Way of Mercy Plague doctor—some looks never go out of style.
Tasha
Monks of the Way of Mercy learn to manipulate the life force of others to bring aid to those in need. They are wandering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
great library of Candlekeep, one must furnish the library’s monks with a book not already contained in the library’s archives. Travelers on the way to Candlekeep often stop in Baldur’s Gate
serves as a departure point for smuggling the region’s treasures back the Sword Coast, as well as other ventures the Baldurians would prefer the native Chultans don’t learn about. As a result
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
great library of Candlekeep, one must furnish the library’s monks with a book not already contained in the library’s archives. Travelers on the way to Candlekeep often stop in Baldur’s Gate
departure point for smuggling the region’s treasures back the Sword Coast, as well as other ventures the Baldurians would prefer the native Chultans don’t learn about. As a result, rarities from the depths of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Way of the Sun Soul Monks of the Way of the Sun Soul learn to channel their own life energy into searing bolts of light. They teach that meditation can unlock the ability to unleash the indomitable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Monk: Way of the Ascendant Dragon My favorite Ascendant Dragon monks all narrate their bodily attacks aloud with fun onomatopoeias. Swish ka-pow, indeed.
-Fizban
The dragon god Bahamut is known
tradition holds that by emulating dragons, a monk becomes a more integrated part of the world and its magic. By altering their spirit to resonate with draconic might, monks who follow this tradition augment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
perfect household servants—if only they would stop trying to kill the dragon’s guests.
6 A crystal dragon wyrmling is placed in a monastery to learn the teachings of the monks before returning
home in three years. The monks don’t appreciate the wyrmling’s pranks.
Young Crystal Dragon Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A young crystal dragon tries to protect a local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
that Mwaxanaré might learn disturbing or inconvenient truths about the world from the characters, or that her passion for one of them might lead to tragedy, they become a dangerous presence in Asharra’s
Version 1. Monastery Six aarakocra inhabit the monastery, living as monks. While in the monastery, they wear prayer bead necklaces and paint labyrinthine patterns on their beaks, hands, and feet. A large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
clues leading to the location or nature of the ritual site, or to find instructions for crafting a portalometer. Gaining lore or befriending the monks of the library could reveal that someone else
Ishaldra, who studies how evil magic can alter locations in the world. She can help the characters learn how to detect powerful magical essences, but only if they can elude Claugiyliamatar and the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
any way we can.”
The knights use the feast to learn about the characters and how much they know about the elemental cults. Applauding bravery and offering toasts, the knights listen to the
. He suspects the reclusive monks could be harboring evil and wants them investigated. If the characters have been rude or proven themselves to be enemies of all the elemental cults, the knights try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their spellcasters to fight. Devastators learn the basics of weapon use, and they measure their deeds by the enemies defeated though their magic. Devastators have the respect of other members of the
hands.
Hobgoblin Iron Shadow The Iron Shadows are hobgoblin monks that serve as secret police, scouts, and assassins. Among other hobgoblins, they spy to ferret out treachery, rebellion, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
of paladins, clerics, and monks. Members of the order are faithful and vigilant seekers of justice who protect others from the depredations of evildoers. They exact swift retribution against those who
, Samular Caradoon, built Summit Hall in the Sumber Hills as a training monastery for the order. Young men and women across the North travel to Summit Hall so that they might learn from its aging heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
objects. Thus they do not know about the hidden door behind them. They consider any attempt to move or tear down the curtains blasphemous attacking the perpetrators if they witness such an act or learn
Quarters This room contains small statues and figurines. There are statues of dogs and horses, monks and pilgrims, footmen and knights on horseback, and several garden gnomes. All the statues are between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
this individual to commune with and learn from before the elder departs the world. The moonbow appearing above the moon during its other phases can be interpreted in many ways, depending on the season
come in reverence to bathe in the waters in the hope of receiving visions from the god, since it is known that Sashelas is fond of sharing knowledge with those who are true seekers. Scholars, monks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Kwalish’s own expedition — to seek out the route to Daoine Gloine and learn the truth of who dwelled there. As is often the case, the common tales had more sinister origins. In ages past, the kenku
in a children’s playground The characters enter an illusory version of the treasury seen in the Monastery of the Distressed Body, but filled with countless magic items. A group of twenty-five monks