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Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Ability Scores: Strength, Intelligence, CharismaFeat: Lords’ Alliance AgentSkill Proficiencies: Insight and PersuasionTool Proficiency: Calligrapher's SuppliesEquipment: Choose A or B: (A) 2
Javelin;Javelins, Calligrapher's Supplies, Fine Clothes, Ink, 5 Ink Pen;Ink Pens, Parchment (9 sheets), 13 GP; or (B) 50 GP
You’ve pledged your loyalty to a member-city of the Lords&rsquo
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, Ulmed was heartbroken at his friend’s transformation and changed the inquisition’s mission. Instead of focusing on hunting monsters, it would also hunt the seeds of evil that can corrupt a
to thwart the work of malevolent cults, otherworldly horrors, and the malice of mortals. The zeal of the inquisitors in this work has caused them to be a source of terror in many communities, where
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osybus;priests of Osybus. When Strahd fell into darkness, Ulmed was heartbroken at his friend’s transformation and changed the inquisition’s mission. Instead of focusing on hunting monsters
them to be a source of terror in many communities, where folk fear that an overzealous inquisitor might be as great a monster as the fiends the inquisitors originally hunted.
Adult Brass Dragon
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;s lair. The tracks lead to safe shelters and hidden water sources, while also leading away from areas that the dragon prefers to remain undisturbed.
Images of Large or smaller monsters haunt the
Intelligence of 3 or higher comes within 30 feet of a water source within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair, the dragon becomes aware of the creature’s presence and location.
If the dragon dies, the
Ancient Brass Dragon
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Images of Large or smaller monsters haunt the desert sands within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair. These illusions move and appear real, although they can do no harm. A creature that examines an
through it.
Whenever a creature with an Intelligence of 3 or higher comes within 30 feet of a water source within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair, the dragon becomes aware of the creature’s
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hunting monsters, it would also hunt the seeds of evil that can corrupt a person.
Ulmed and his friends Cosima, Ansel, and Tristian organized the inquisition into three orders, with each one
work has caused them to be a source of terror in many communities, where folk fear that an overzealous inquisitor might be as great a monster as the fiends the inquisitors originally hunted.
Halfling
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marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some halflings live out their days in remote agricultural communities, others form
more like closely related families than true subraces. Choose one of these subraces or one from another source.
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
to determine the nature of your linked spirit. Typically, a kalashtar knows the name and nature of their spirit, but some may know nothing of their spirit or the source of their psychic gifts, such as
kalashtar communities focus on acts of devotion known as the Path of Light. But the dark powers of Dal Quor have their own plans for Eberron. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters
Ranger
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trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch. Deadly Hunters Warriors of the wilderness, rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of
ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Notable Locations Many ports dot the coast of Xen’drik. In addition to the treasures of the giants, Xen’drik is a source of Siberys dragonshards and other exotic resources. Scholars and merchants
come to Xen’drik on business, smugglers seek to make extra gold, and pirates prey on everyone. Ports come and go, falling prey to monsters or natural disasters. But two harbors have stood the test of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
from the Monster Manual that could be found among the guild’s members, and it includes a table showing monsters sorted by challenge rating. Most of these monsters are in this source (GGR) or the Monster
Creatures by Guild This section is a list of creatures in this chapter and in the Monster Manual that are associated with each guild. Each guild’s entry includes a brief discussion of the monsters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
monsters can be a simple matter, though, and enhances the atmosphere of horror adventures. Six simple techniques can transform a stat block straight out of the Monster Manual (or other source) into a
Horror Monsters For adventurers who regularly face terrifying monsters, it’s easy for familiarity to sap the frightfulness from terrible foes. Restoring mystery and menace to even the most ordinary
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Gothic Horror Monsters Creatures imbued with tragedy or abominable origins work well in gothic horror adventures. Often, lower-level monsters embody aspects of a more powerful villain’s evil, powers
, or background. For example, swarms of bats suggest a vampire’s connection to the creatures of the night, while werewolves speak toward a vampire’s bloodthirsty nature. Gothic Horror Monsters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
unhatched egg of a purple worm (from the worm hatchery in chapter 13) The central eye of a beholder (from Karazikar in the Vast Oblivium in chapter 13, or some other source). Six feathers from six
goristro in chapter 14, or from fighting Juiblex in chapter 16) After Vizeran DeVir uses these components to create the talisman known as the dark heart to draw forth the exiled demon lords from across
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
sources of dread. The Folk Horror Monsters table suggests just a few creatures suited to this genre. Folk Horror Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/2 Myconid adult MM
2 Awakened
Folk Horror Monsters Eerie traditions and unnatural alliances with monsters fill folk horror tales. When something’s been normalized over generations, even the strangest practices and most dangerous
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
distinctive ways of learning and preparing their spells, and monsters use spells in unique ways. Regardless of its source, a spell follows the rules here.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
creating your own hauntings. The “Haunted Traps” section of chapter 4 also explores options for creating threatening hauntings. Ghost Story Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/2 Death’s head
Ghost Story Monsters Any creature that embodies or serves as a response to past injustices or tragedies makes a strong addition to a ghost story. Don’t limit yourself to incorporeal undead when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Wave Echo Cave Once a thriving mine bustling with activity, Wave Echo Cave is now a dangerous place overrun with monsters. Whether the characters follow Gundren’s map or receive directions to Wave
Echo Cave from another source, their initial approach leads them to a narrow tunnel whose entrance is hidden within the Sword Mountain foothills (area W1).
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
K: Shrine of Evil Chaos The Cult of Chaos performs evil rites in this cave, subtly drawing monsters to inhabit the Caves of Chaos and bring strife to the Borderlands. The current cult leader is Ivlis
, the keep’s former priest. Her cruel assistant, Narthus, is always here, and other cultists dwell close by (see cave G). Undead guardians defend the shrine and the Chaos Bell—the source of the cult’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Cosmic Horror Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/4 Kuo-toa MM
2 Intellect devourer MM
2 Pentadrone MM
3 Brain in a jar VGR
3 Githyanki warrior MM
3 Grell MM
Cosmic Horror Monsters Monsters that work well in cosmic horror adventures enact change on their unwilling victims. Cosmic horror focuses on unknowable entities and creatures that see into the minds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
supernatural foes. Chapter 5 details how to make even the most familiar monsters into fear-worthy threats. Dark Fantasy Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/8 Gremishka VGR
1/4 Goblin MM
Dark Fantasy Monsters Any monster can find a place in a dark fantasy plot. D&D’s most iconic threats—such as dragons and beholders—are well suited to horror-tinged tales, as are any other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
distinctive ways of learning and preparing their spells, and monsters use spells in unique ways. Regardless of its source, a spell follows the rules here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
creatures with unusual digestive systems or weird reproductive cycles. Body Horror Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1 Carrionette VGR
2 Gibbering mouther MM
3 Carrion stalker VGR
Body Horror Monsters Any monster might be the focus of body horror plots. Know what your players are anticipating so you can distort those expectations. A poised elf revealed to be a husk puppeted by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Dimir Creatures Alongside human and vampire spies and assassins, a variety of stealthy and shadowy monsters contribute to the work of House Dimir. Doppelgangers and invisible stalkers move unseen
among the populace. Horrors — as well as gricks, intellect devourers, and similar monsters — are thought to be the fears of Ravnica’s populace given form by Dimir magic. And undead such as shadows
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Classic Monsters Numerous creatures hold special places in the lives and myths of Theros’s people. Some are beings said to have been created by the gods—often for special purposes or as divine
punishments. Others roam particular territories—lands that have become synonymous with a monstrous population. And still other monsters are in some way unique to Theros, exhibiting appearances, behaviors
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
—Baphomet, Demogorgon, Graz’zt, Juiblex, Orcus, Yeenoghu, Zuggtmoy, and many others. Mazfroth ties the origins of several monsters to these demon lords (saying Juiblex created all oozes, for example
. Mazfroth disagrees with this theory on the basis that not all lycanthropes are evil as Malar is. Werebears are an example of lycanthropes that are usually good. The Abyss is ruled by demon lords
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
powerful slaadi have connections to the Spawning Stone, a source of chaotic magic from which the first slaadi originated. The Spawning Stone is hidden deep within Limbo, and legends tie its origins
to the modron overlord Primus or the ruinous slaad lords, such as Ssendam, the golden amoeboid terror, and Ygorl, the winged skeleton. These slaad lords and others plot to spread slaadi across the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Everice and The Frostfell In Everice or the Frostfell, you might... Discover an ancient civilization hidden beneath the ice. Search for the survivors of a lost expedition. Find the source of a
contact with Frostfell dwarves in modern times. Legends speak of undead hordes, free-roaming fiends, and terrifying monsters in these arctic lands.
Orc
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strongholds, and then decorated with uniquely orcish accessories.
A war wagon is a source of great pride for a war chief, comparable to a human army’s banner or flag. Many are clad in armor and
battle skills.
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I always appear like I am about to kill everyone around me.
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I love a good brawl.
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I drink the blood of monsters to consume their power.
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I chant orcish war
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
creatures such as those on the Heliod’s Monsters table. Heliod’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/8 Noble MM
2 Centaur MM
2 Griffon MM
2 Pegasus MM
3 Fleecemane
, punishes protesters, and quashes any form of dissent.
6 A nervous oracle (see chapter 6) identifies the characters as a threat to the stability of the polis.
Heliod’s Monsters Heliod is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Notorious Monsters Every monster tells a story. The more you treat monsters as unique individuals and foreshadow their threat, the larger they’ll loom in characters’ minds. Build dread by giving
monsters reputations that suggests their form, deeds, or peculiarities while letting players’ imaginations embellish details. For example, tales describe a horrifying skeletal figure that corrupts the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Kruphix’s Monsters table. Kruphix’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/4 Blink dog MM
1/2 Cockatrice MM
2 Nothic MM
3 Phase spider MM
6 Invisible stalker MM
discovered knowledge mortals were not meant to know and works to silence them.
Kruphix’s Monsters Kruphix is rarely associated with monsters, but those most likely to serve him appear on the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
The Lords’ Alliance For a century and a half, and more, the Lords’ Alliance has stood as the most important and influential group in the North. Its power has kept towns safe from the predations of
. Better instead to look to the future, repair the walls, and wait for word from the watching sentries.
— Andwe Cururen, agent of the Lords’ Alliance
The Lords’ Alliance isn’t a nation unto itself, but
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Madness At the best of times, the Underdark is a bizarre, alien, and inhospitable world, but the influence of the demon lords has transformed it into a domain of madness and chaos. Faerzress acts as
a catalyst, spreading the demon lords’ madness throughout the Underdark. Once the party escapes Velkynvelve and strikes out into the Underdark, begin taking into account the effects of demonic madness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Chapter 6: Bestiary This bestiary provides game statistics and lore for more than a hundred monsters suitable for any D&D campaign, including old favorites from past editions of the game as well as
Fiend Folio published in 1981. Many of these monsters, old and new alike, are ideal for use with the earlier chapters of this book. For instance, the demons and devils presented here — lesser varieties as






