monsters some with only aside forest for led

Girallon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

out across the world. Numerous creatures have tried to tame, subjugate, or cooperate with the monsters. For instance, some forest-dwelling peoples capture girallons and train them to serve as sentinels

looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with grayish-tan skin and white fur. Its vicious fangs and claws reveal it to be a monstrous predator. Girallons are most common in temperate or warm forest

Sun Shroom

Equipment

grow near the roots of trees in the Wandering Forest, a fact that has led some to speculate that energizing mushrooms are what keep the trees on the move.

Dire Corby

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

corbies range across the Underdark, stripping the tunnels and caverns they traverse of all living things. Even the mightiest creatures of the Underdark hide within fortified lairs or step aside from a dire

travelers prize accurate charts illustrating the movements of these flocks, since trailing a day behind them all but guarantees that the dire corbies will have cleared out many monsters and other threats

Satyr Thornbearer

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, these satyr skirmishers cooperate in loose teams, using guerrilla tactics to harass foes then melt back into the forest. The blessings of Nylea aid the satyrs in protecting their home, and a single arrow

conflict—or diffuse it with a good-natured distraction—they readily defend themselves, their friends, and their homes in the Skola Vale. With diversions aside, satyrs bend their cleverness toward

Elf

races Player’s Handbook

to shape-shift at will, the elves retreated to the Feywild, where their sorrow was deepened by that plane’s influence. Over time, curiosity led many of them to explore other planes of existence

the magic of primeval forests within themselves. They are known by many other names, including wild elves, green elves, and forest elves. Grugach are reclusive wood elves of the Greyhawk setting, while

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land

disaster. 3 I stood alone against a terrible monster. 4 I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. 5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army. 6 I broke into a tyrant

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, knocking their blows aside and sending them reeling, until at last she stands alone. Taking a deep breath, a human covered in tattoos settles into a battle stance. As the first charging orcs reach him, he

nearby towns or villages and exchanging their service for food and other goods. As versatile warriors, monks often end up protecting their neighbors from monsters or tyrants. For a monk, becoming an

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

fraught with peril: rival tribes, deadly weather, and terrifying monsters. Barbarians charge headlong into that danger so that their people don’t have to. Their courage in the face of danger makes

stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common? What led you to take up the adventuring life? Were you lured to settled lands

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Holding high a gnarled staff wreathed with holly, an elf summons the fury of the storm and calls down explosive bolts of lightning to smite the torch-carrying orcs who threaten her forest. Crouching

aberrations (such as beholders and mind flayers) and undead (such as zombies and vampires). Druids sometimes lead raids against such creatures, especially when the monsters encroach on the druids&rsquo

What Dwells Here?

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

What Dwells Here? Aside from hungry monsters, a bandit gang has made its home here, as have bugbears and goblins in league with the beholder crime lord known as Xanathar.

The Candy Cottage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

The Candy Cottage Andrew Kolb East of Hubbleton lies an untamed stretch of lofty trees teeming with wildlife. After setting fire to Edith’s confectionery, Briochebane fled into the forest, where she

caught the scent of a trail of candy and indulged her sweet tooth, but the trail led her into the clutches of the hag Uncle Nibblecheek. The characters’ investigation leads them down the same path. Uncle Nibblecheek’s cottage stands in a picturesque grove far from Hubbleton.

Neronvain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

launched several raids against the elves of the Misty Forest, led by Wyrmspeaker Neronvain and his companion, the green dragon Chuth. Neronvain Having fulfilled their quota for the cult, wyrmspeaker and

dragon retreated deeper into the Misty Forest, leaving the elven enclaves ruined behind them. However, the survivors of those cult raids would have been astonished to learn that the green wyrmspeaker

Neronvain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

launched several raids against the elves of the Misty Forest, led by Wyrmspeaker Neronvain and his companion, the green dragon Chuth. Neronvain Having fulfilled their quota for the cult, wyrmspeaker

and dragon retreated deeper into the Misty Forest, leaving the elven enclaves ruined behind them. However, the survivors of those cult raids would have been astonished to learn that the green

Ruins of Caerdoon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

hundred years of preparation have led Murgaxor to this moment, and he’s taking no chances in seeing it through. Aside from his own formidable magical abilities, Murgaxor has enlisted the Oriq as allies—and even a daemogoth. (See chapter 7 for more information about the Oriq and daemogoths.)

Arriving at the Grove

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

themselves in a hidden enchanted place, strangely alien but serenely beautiful. The access tunnel opens above the grove’s main floor, providing the characters a panoramic view of a mushroom forest that covers

every surface — including the ceiling — and illuminates the darkness with brilliantly colorful bioluminescent patterns. On the other side of this exotic forest, the cavern narrows into a ravine. In a

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Noteworthy Features Those familiar with Valachan know the following facts: Valachan is a land of dense rain forests, sandy shores, and forest-covered mountains. This wilderness is fantastically

or creature in the jungles of Valachan might turn hostile toward explorers. Packs of displacer beasts roam the jungle, led by Yana, a preternaturally cunning displacer beast that serves Chakuna

Girallon

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

. Numerous creatures have tried to tame, subjugate, or cooperate with the monsters. For instance, some forest-dwelling peoples capture girallons and train them to serve as sentinels. Recognizing that

temperate or warm forest environments abundant with life. They share apes’ adeptness at climbing, although few trees can support the weight of these half-ton creatures. The ruins of cities, especially those

Setting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Aundair, the wilderness around the town of Wyr is a good choice; the Eldeen Reaches function as the High Forest does in this adventure. In Breland, the small city of Xandrar on the northern border can

take the place of Red Larch, with the Haunted Keeps existing as abandoned fortresses from the Last War and the monsters of Droaam being an ongoing threat. Northern and eastern Karrnath has vast

Geographic Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

outer reaches of the forest periodically, while several wood elf clans dwell at its edge. The two forces are generally successful at keeping the monsters of the Dreadwood in check, but at times a

creatures and villainous monsters that seek to tap into the essence of the Shadowfell thrive deep in the forest. Its innermost reaches mingle with that dark realm, forming a warped mirror version of

Nylea's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

poacher in the Nessian Wood who turns out to be an Akroan general. 2 A hydra goes on a rampage at the edge of the forest. It must be dealt with, but a druid follower of Nylea will take vengeance

uses magic on fields near the border of the forest, creating animated plants to drive off farmers. 5 A scout has taken to hunting and eating sapient beings. What could have caused this gruesome

Xanathar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

beholders, Xanathar is a paranoid tyrant that charms and bullies its minions into servitude. The Xanathar Guild is made up of some of Waterdeep’s most disreputable folk, as well as monsters forced into

flameskulls patrol its streets. The only creature Xanathar truly cares about aside from itself is a fish, named Sylgar, that it keeps in a large glass tank. Xanathar has minions that look after the fish

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Location Overview The wizard Thalivar built a tower at the heart of Leilon as a laboratory to study the monsters of the cosmos. Using a device called a planar beacon, Thalivar lured his prey into the

the town, and the monsters lurking within the tower were released. A local adventuring party, the Swords of Leilon, died trying to stop them from spilling out into the town below. Since then, the

High Moor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

High Moor The High Moor was once a place much like the High Forest or the nearby Misty Forest, but during the Crown Wars, thousands of years ago, powerful magic burned the land such that all that

noble family of old Netheril. Local legends say the family dabbled in dragon magic, attempting to capture those powerful wyrms and acquire their powers. The tales differ as to what folly led to the

Knowledge of Kalaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

province of Nightlund. Ancient Bastion. Kalaman is a thriving trade city known for its strong walls, castle, and harbor beacons, all of which predate the Cataclysm. Rulers. The city is led by a

governor, a council of prominent guild leaders, and a military marshal. Military. Kalaman maintains a significant military force to deter raiders from Estwilde and monsters from the Dargaard Mountains. Vingaard Port. The city sits at the mouth of the Vingaard River, about thirty miles downriver from Vogler.

Gwaeron Windstrom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Gwaeron Windstrom The Mouth of Mielikki, the Master Tracker, the Tracker Never Led Astray Few aside from rangers of the North pray to Gwaeron Windstrom. Said to have been a mortal man elevated to

Wyvern Tor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

vicinity of Conyberry catch glimpses of Wyvern Tor to the south as they go. The tor was formerly the home of a large and dangerous nest of wyverns, but a band of bold adventurers dealt with the monsters

years ago. Though the wyverns never returned, other creatures lair here from time to time—including a band of orc raiders that set up camp a couple of months ago. Led by an orc named Brughor Axe-Biter

Para-elemental Queen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Para-elemental Queen Ulsedra Vox recently learned from the Elder Elemental Eye how to activate the portal in the Temple of Elemental Evil’s high altar. The portal led to the buried Primordial Nexus

500 feet underground. Vox excavated the nexus; now, she uses its power to summon evil elemental monsters to do her destructive bidding. By the time the characters confront her, Vox has called forth her

Shown the Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Shown the Door When the characters are ready to enter Little Lockford, they’re led to the town’s fortified entrance by Sergeant Yombad Cragknuckle (neutral good deep gnome), the highest ranked of the

presence of monsters there. (Normally kept at bay by the clockwork automatons, monsters are likely to have ventured from their hidey-holes and into the streets. Gricks are a particular nuisance.) Healing

Constructing Your Deck

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Constructing Your Deck An encounter deck consists primarily of cards representing monsters. You can use cards from The Deck of Many Things card set, oracle cards, playing cards, cards from Magic: The

detailed below. Choosing Monsters Choose ten to fifteen monsters with challenge ratings ranging from about half the level of the characters to 2 higher than their level. Usually you should include only

V1: Arborean Road

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

V1: Arborean Road Dyson Logos Map: Overland Map View Player Version Your journey from Arborean Springs leads you along a smooth road heading northeast, skirting the edge of a forest. A plume of

thick smoke a few miles ahead of you signals the presence of a raging forest fire along your path, and smoke stings your nostrils. About three miles into your journey, the source of the smoke becomes

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

out while still getting decent performance out of the slaves. But humanoids and monsters that are especially capable or that provide unusual services find themselves treated like favored (though

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

Death's Head Phalanx

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

brutal tyranny sweeping across Faerûn. He expects to play an important role in Emberosa’s ascension and conquest, and he dreams of ruling what remains of the High Forest once the elves and other forest

halls and chambers in Arcturiadoom. Consequently, the only wandering monsters of consequence are hobgoblin patrols. A typical patrol consists of four hobgoblins. Their marching footsteps and clanking

After the Battle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Dexterity saving throw to keep their footing. The sound of wood splintering and trees falling echoes from deeper in the forest, but the tremor soon passes. In the aftermath of the battle and

aptitude with tools and weapons led her to train with the inventors known as the Shapers of Obsidian in Itzimico. She returned to Etizalan as an adult to ensure her birth village’s fate would never

Surprise! Dragon Cultists!

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

of Tiamat led by a male human cult fanatic named Ultiss. These chaotic evil worshipers of Tiamat have been sent by Arkhan the Cruel (see chapter 3) to retrieve the treasure stolen from the dragon

stand aside and not meddle in their business. Once they secure the dragon queen’s lost treasure, the cultists plan to hunt down and kill the Vanthampurs and anyone else in Baldur’s Gate considered to be

Stage 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

factions’ next moves. Neronvain The Emerald Enclave requests that the adventurers help them investigate the aftermath of cult raids led by a green dragon in the Misty Forest—a dragon possibly controlled by

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