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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of several individuals and their offspring, usually led by a dominant adult that also tends to be the oldest member of the group. When on the hunt away from their lair, girallons use roars and body
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
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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
)
Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You previously pursued a simple
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool
Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
among the people as living embodiments of his power. Perhaps they needed a reminder of who they were and from whence they came. The Chosen of Uthgar led bands back to the old ways, and most of your people
Proficiencies: Athletics, SurvivalTool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument or artisan’s toolsLanguages: One of your choiceEquipment: A hunting trap, a totemic token or set of
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
necessary.
Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools or one musical instrument
Languages: Choose one of Elvish, Loxodon, or
conclave has a deeper connection to the Worldsoul than I do.
6
I’m trying to atone for the life of crime I led before I joined the Selesnya, but I find it hard to give up my bad habits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Faerûn’s western shore—the Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
monsters and magic items not described in this book. Both of these supplements are available as free downloads on DungeonsandDragons.com.
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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
created the divine artisan Nykthos and ordered him to build altars to the gods. Nykthos’s story isn’t widely known among mortals, but the Shrine to Nyx is still called Nykthos in his honor.
Kruphix’s
consider the Silence a terrible mistake that led to the rise of the usurper god Xenagos, but followers of Kruphix know that it was a grim necessity to prevent far worse calamity.
Theophilian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
across the world, but these paths are never safe. Fell magic and deadly monsters are among the perils one faces when traveling in the Realms. Even farms and freeholds within a day’s walk of a city can
fall prey to monsters, and no place is safe from the sudden wrath of a dragon. Icewind Dale, featured in this adventure, is located in a region called the Far North, which is dominated by the Spine of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
to the cavern’s ceiling is the petrified body of a primordial giant. The figure’s arm stretches up, breaching the cavern ceiling, and its fingers emerge on the surface above as Dreamer’s Reach (in this
giants of especially immense stature led by a hill giant avalancher (see chapter 6) venerate and guzzle the waters. They violently defend the waterfall with beasts of war from the Megafauna World Encounters or Dinosaur World Encounters table in chapter 3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Raiders of Clan Ironeye The duergar of Clan Ironeye, led by a half-shield dwarf, half-duergar prospector named Skella Ironeye, have come to plunder this level of Undermountain. They are assisted in
managed to loot several rooms. But a combination of traps and unexpected monsters has diminished their numbers and dimmed their enthusiasm. Skella is obsessed by artistry and beauty, in stark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
entrance a month ago. Unfortunately, the dwarves didn’t realize they were being followed by spies working for Nezznar the Spider, and the Rockseekers inadvertently led the villain to their prize. The
, where the human mages of old Phandalin enchanted dwarven weapons and gnome gadgets. However, the Spider’s exploration has been hindered by the dangerous monsters that lurk in Wave Echo Cave. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
found the entrance a month ago. Unfortunately, the Rockseekers did not realize they were being trailed by spies working for Nezznar, the Black Spider, and they inadvertently led the drow villain to their
of Spells, where the human mages of old Phandalin enchanted dwarven weapons and gnome gadgets. However, Nezznar’s exploration has been hindered by the restless undead and dangerous monsters that lurk
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
Porringer Valley, the Porringer Basin is home to a community of merrow. The merrow welcome adventurers who can help keep monsters away from the settlement. Spinerock Knoll A dragon-shaped outcropping
commemorate it. Wanderwine River A sprawling river network that stretches across Lorwyn, the Wanderwine River is used to transport and store goods, primarily by merrow. Ports and trade hubs dot the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, they might stumble across hungry animals, greedy bandits, or vicious monsters. Check for random wilderness encounters once during the day and once at night by rolling a d20. On a roll of 17–20, an
Goblin Band This band of Cragmaw marauders consists of 2d4 goblins led by a goblin boss. They know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
and burned. The farmers need seeds and plant cuttings from Grolantor’s Larder to replant their fields, but monsters from the Dinosaur World Encounters or Megafauna World Encounters table (see chapter
(see chapter 3) stand in the adventurers’ way. Ravenous Hill giant cultists led by a maw of Yeenoghu (see chapter 6) raid settlements close to the grove, capturing townsfolk to be the main course in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
castles are haunted by ghosts and prowling monsters. Sensible valley dwellers avoid them. In recent years, four elemental cults have taken over the keeps. The cultists are careful to keep the curious
stands deep in the Sumber Hills “where the worst monsters are” — and as a result local hunters, prospectors, herbalists, and woodcutters rarely go near the place. Scarlet Moon Hall is secretly the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to get lost in the temple’s twisting, never-finished halls, minor eruptions pose a constant threat, and former temples ruined by eruptions now connect to dark places that monsters call home. Despite
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9 Destroy a near-indestructible item in the volcano’s forges.
10 Rescue an artisan lost in the temple’s twisting halls.
Volcano Temple Map The volcano temple shown in map 4.14 is reached
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Anthradusk, and then slay the dragon to stop his ritual. This is your destiny—indeed, the egg has led me to you.”
Eldemere hands the characters the egg. She does whatever she can to convince them to go to
leaves the city for long stretches as he collects foul reagents for his ritual.” What Can You Tell Us about Haskasori? Eldemere approaches a nearby well and scatters a scintillating powder across its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, many dwarves support the clan by working at an occupation that sustains the community — brewing ale, tending crops, and preparing food, for instance. Not everyone can be a master artisan or a
led by a king or a queen who sits at the head of a noble family. Dwarf nobles are members of families that claim direct ancestry to the first dwarves crafted by Moradin. To the dwarves, leadership is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land) Equipment: A set of
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’s castle and stole weapons to arm the people. 7 I trained the peasantry to use farm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
wrong most of the time. 6 Alarm horns declare that undead are attacking Malar’s Throat. Mercenaries keep the monsters out of the city proper, but people are trapped in the temple of Tymora and
besieged by 2d6 zombies and 2d6 skeletons led by a ghoul. If the characters defeat the undead, the temple rewards them with 5 gallons of tej and a potion of healing. 7 Shouts of “Look out!” give a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
are friendly Celestial petitioners (detailed in Morte’s Planar Parade). They are led by the largest of their number: the colorfully frilled Sesspech. She introduces herself and eagerly shares the
gains. If the characters agree, the lizardfolk are appreciative. They board the walking castle and take to sunning themselves and doing light stretches on the terrace. The lizardfolk are polite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
death have led to the creation of many monsters. Mordent Death in Mordent heralds the beginning of a haunted afterlife as a restless spirit, for this domain is the realm of ghost stories and
quagmire of intrigue and despair as three royal heirs—transformed into monsters by their depravity and hatred—battle endlessly to claim the throne of their ancient dynasty. Lamordia Inventors and scholars
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
group is a team of devotees pursuing a cause for your faith, or maybe you’re a bunch of cynics taking advantage of a wealthy congregation. Your collective faith could compel you to hunt evil monsters or
gifted artisan conveys the will of the divine through prophetic song or artwork. 3 Mysterious Text. The gradual translation of a secret holy text points you toward the next step of a divine destiny. 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
chapters. Each chapter encompasses all the stewards who live across a wide geographical region, perhaps a continent or an entire world of the Material Plane, and is led by a chief steward. Each
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, and examples of these peoples appear in chapter 6 of this book.) The principle of peace leads the knights to cooperate with other peoples
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
assortment of monsters and other challenges. A World of Magic. The technology of Eberron has developed not through the advance of science but by the mastery of magic. The widespread use of magic pervades life
necessities. Advances in magic item creation have led to everything from self-propelled farming implements to sentient, free-willed beings created in artificers’ forges. With the aid of rare crystals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
that would come to be known as the Everfire — a mystical source of endless heat for the city’s smithies and foundries that allowed Sundabar to produce works of great wonder. Sundbarr was led by a
remnants of Ascalhorn were pursued to the citadel’s doorstep some time later. Then the Forgemaster of Sundbarr aided the humans in fighting off the demons and other monsters that chased them. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
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 one of the cult’s wyrmspeakers. That
might of the dragon cultists, flights of chromatic dragons, other monsters, and mercenaries. The adventurers choose their own role during the battle, and might rescue sacrificial prisoners, shut down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, frightening away monsters. Horses are bred and trained here, rich Waterdhavians maintain secluded estates in the hills, and farmland is plentiful. Stands of dark duskwood and spruce trees are everywhere. In
nobles, Amphail is a member of the Lords’ Alliance and enjoys the protection of Waterdeep’s city guard. The lord warder also hires adventurers from time to time to take care of pesky bandits and monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
pit that stretches from wall to wall, and that throbs with a dim, unnatural light.
Two aboleths from the Endless Nadir are in this chamber, having rested and recovered from their fight with Sgothgah
marks that writhe around the pit are a unique magical channeling device concocted by Sgothgah. The two aboleths from the Endless Nadir didn’t recognize it or understand its purpose, which led to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
: Thurl’s face darkens. “Great evil lurks among these hills,” he says. “Depraved cultists led by wretched monsters. But let us speak of such matters after the feast has warmed our blood.”
Thurl allows
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
. Inhabitants also include various magen (see appendix B) and summoned monsters, including Elementals and Celestials. In the acropolis, gravity and time are shaped at Karsus’s pleasure. Various areas have
such as sabotaging powerful mages or freeing prisoners and captives. Frozen Goods. Secret chambers in the center of the warehouse contain precious eggs of icy monsters, forbidden substances, and even