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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The term chimera applies to a wide variety of disparate monsters that combine the features of multiple beasts. While many
artistic depictions represent chimeras as an amalgam of lion, ram, and dragon, these beasts appear with nearly endless variations.
The Akroans tell a tale of the first chimera’s origin, wherein
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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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
adjust it. Monsters might initiate negotiations when they’re winning, allowing overmatched characters a chance to surrender or retreat. One of the monsters might switch sides and help the characters
defeat its kin (for noble or selfish reasons). A change of terrain can provide characters a chance to escape or give overmatched monsters an edge.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures This bestiary provides game statistics and lore for eleven monsters that, while linked to the fantastical and war-gripped Dragonlance setting, are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
in the campaign, and a synopsis of the adventure. The four elemental cults, which serve as the primary foes of the campaign, are also described in this chapter. Although the cults are all linked by
’ travel from the great city of Waterdeep. A handful of small towns and outposts are scattered through the region, linked to more populous lands by ancient roads and the broad river. The heart of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Introduction: Ascend to Adventure The Infinite Staircase spirals endlessly in a vast, dreamlike expanse, twisting upward and downward to countless doors linked to every world and plane of existence
, iconic monsters, and unforgettable encounters—including one indelible brush with a cute little bunnyoid on a stump in a crashed spaceship—these stories have entertained players since their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
waves, each increasing in difficulty. If the characters aren’t sufficiently challenged by a particular wave, add more monsters to that part of the fight in the form of late reinforcements to help make
the door into area 4. If they cannot break down the door within 3 rounds, any survivors of the characters’ defensive efforts switch their attention to the door that leads into area 21. Wave 2 Five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
on the Roads d20 Encounter
1–4 No encounter
5–14 Travelers (roll on table J, then roll on table K to determine the travelers’ agenda)
15–20 Monsters (roll on table L)
Table
Table K: Travelers’ Agenda d10 Heading to Baldur’s Gate to ...
1 make money selling goods they consider exceptional
2 find a patron for a new artistic or business venture
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of a circus 11–12 Arrival of an important NPC 13–14 Arrival of marching modrons 15–16 Artistic performance 17–18 Athletic event 19–20 Birth of a child 21–22 Birthday of an important NPC 23–24 Civic
festival 59–60 Midwinter festival 61–62 Migration of monsters 63–64 Monarch’s ball 65–66 New moon 67–68 New year 69–70 Pardoning of a prisoner 71–72 Planar conjunction 73–74 Planetary alignment 75–76
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
on the Roads d20 Encounter 1–4 No encounter 5–14 Travelers (roll on table J, then roll on table K to determine the travelers’ agenda) 15–20 Monsters (roll on table L) Table J: Travelers around
they consider exceptional 2 find a patron for a new artistic or business venture 3 warn the authorities of a possible threat to the city 4 seek innovations from the Church of Gond 5 buy goods that are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Handling Mobs Keeping combat moving along at a brisk pace can be difficult when there are dozens of monsters involved in a battle. When handling a crowded battlefield, you can speed up play by
forgoing attack rolls in favor of approximating the average number of hits a large group of monsters can inflict on a target. Instead of rolling an attack roll, determine the minimum d20 roll a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
explores some of the behind-the-scenes development that went into creating Tyranny of Dragons, as well as defining a spectrum of monsters, allies, and enemies that would feature in Dungeons & Dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
explores some of the behind-the-scenes development that went into creating Tyranny of Dragons, as well as defining a spectrum of monsters, allies, and enemies that would feature in Dungeons & Dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
explores some of the behind-the-scenes development that went into creating Tyranny of Dragons, as well as defining a spectrum of monsters, allies, and enemies that would feature in Dungeons & Dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. When the first Deck of Many Things was created, the Donjon card was linked to the sphere, sending prisoners there.
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The collective distress of the sphere’s prisoners ultimately
attracted the attention of a group of feyrs: Astral Sea monsters that feed on creatures’ nightmares. The feyrs infiltrated the Donjon Sphere and wrought havoc, forcing the sphere’s stewards to abandon
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->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Dungeons Some dungeons are old strongholds abandoned by the folk who built them. Others are natural caves or lairs carved out by monsters. Dungeons attract cults, groups of monsters, and reclusive
were hunted by monsters 16–18 Built as a stronghold but abandoned after it fell to invaders 19–21 Built as a treasure vault to protect powerful magic items and great wealth 22–23 Built atop a cloud 24–26
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Monsters’ Desires Aberrations d4 Desired Offering 1 The brain or other organs of a rare creature 2 Flattery and obsequiousness 3 Secrets or lore it doesn’t already know 4 Accepting a strange
d4 Desired Offering 1 Gold or gems 2 Anything from a draconic rival’s hoard 3 An antique passed down at least three generations 4 A flattering artistic depiction of the dragon Elementals d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
each character has lost. Lost Things d8 Thing 1 Ability to keep secrets 2 Ability to smile 3 Artistic creativity 4 Cherished doll or stuffed animal 5 Handwriting 6 Sense of direction 7 Sense of
has since used it to create a wand of smiles (see appendix A). The character regains the ability to smile by holding this wand for the first time. Artistic Creativity. The character suffering from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Connected Creatures The encounter tables in this section include a variety of monsters grouped according to themes that might flavor a giant enclave or encounter. Combined with the encounters from
) migrating
10 1d4 stegosaurus† (attitude: 1d8 + 2) trying to help an additional one that is stuck in thick mud
†Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
mallet dangles from a hook on one of the support posts.
Monsters. Sitting on the steps of the dais, scribbling madly in a journal with a quill pen, is a wretchedly pale man in a dusty black robe. He
arch’s gold inlay can’t be removed. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute when a real or illusory dragon touches the arch. An artistic rendering of a dragon, such as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
; taking prisoners is the primary objective. Some of the dark elves’ victims become slaves, some end up as food for giant spiders or other monsters that the drow have trained to serve them, and some are
out; if an escape route is blocked, they can switch to another and get safely home. Once the raiders get inside their escape tunnel, they’re usually safe. Opposing forces seldom pursue the drow below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
panels. If the check made to detect the trap succeeds by 5 or more, the character also spots a concealed switch on one wall that disables the trap. Treasure. The crates hold 60 pounds of gemstones. The
action, a character can search a trapped area and make a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. If this check succeeds, the character finds a tiny switch on the wall next to the nearest door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
monsters scavenge the mountains of scrap and refuse for metallic morsels. They’ve learned to avoid the metalwork sculptures that decorate the landfill—abstract, corroded statues created by Tudhog the
Junk Wyrm, an eccentric adult copper dragon who reeks of garbage. The dump’s artistic guardian, Tudhog fashions three-dimensional pieces from once-magic blades, battle-damaged suits of shimmering armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
ascendancy over the monsters of the sea and the poleis of the land. Depths of Curiosity Many tritons are intrigued by surface culture. The curious among them venture into sunken ruins and shipwrecks
might switch names freely as they shift gender identities. Female Names: Amathe, Gnorcys, Leurybia, Margomestra, Nereones, Oleia, Samathe, Saphiro, Tethene, Theaneia, Thectra Male Names: Bysseus, Cetos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Abyss to create new demons from other creatures. Over the course of days, they can create vast numbers of rutterkins to protect their lands and to ensure that the plane teems with destructive monsters
The target’s skin becomes scabby, granting it a +1 bonus to AC but reducing its Charisma by 2 (to a minimum of 1). 46–50 The target’s arms and legs switch places, preventing the target from moving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
anyone who fell into the trap. Grasha warns against going into the cave, as it’s crawling with monsters and draconians. She explains that she and her clan came here after being captured by the Dragon
. Preparing for the Maw If the characters agree to help the dwarves, Grasha casually adds that, in addition to the draconians, they might have to deal with monsters she calls “fang worms.” Grasha doesn’t know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Chimera The term chimera applies to a wide variety of disparate monsters that combine the features of multiple beasts. While many artistic depictions represent chimeras as an amalgam of lion, ram
appear in a region. As such chaotic magic is inherent to a chimera’s being, these monsters often manage to shrug off spells cast against them. Theran Chimera
Large monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
completing this stage of the journey might involve combat, careful negotiation, or both. The third and longest stage might involve encounters with unexpected monsters—from a Giant Crab to a Kraken —living
, have become the best-known ruins in Xen’drik. Bazek Mohl. Ancient giants built their so-called “City of Shadows” underground, in a manifest zone linked to the plane of Mabar, the realm of eternal night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
A way of getting from one plane to another A way for spells and monsters that use the Astral Plane and the Ethereal Plane to function Once you’ve decided on the planes you want to use in your
Midgard. Similarly, one vision of the planes where the deities of the Forgotten Realms reside situates a number of celestial planes in the branches of a World Tree, while the fiendish planes are linked by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
accompany fools on their descent for cheap. Monsters and unusual pests plague Undersigil and its inhabitants. Screams of terror echo in its deserted halls, muffled by the leathery wings of vargouilles
Drowned Nations, a flooded expanse of rank, lukewarm reservoirs and the swampy tunnels that connect them. An enormous drain linked to the Elemental Plane of Water rests in the turbid depths. It’s
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
claims to be second to none. All the institutions are linked via permanent magical portals, which in turn link to other facilities on other flying cities. Six famed institutions claim primacy here: the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
bathed in supernatural silence. Artistic Amenities. The Civic Festhall boasts a panoply of arts available to the public. Galleries, concert and lecture halls, museums, and exhibits too eccentric to
stately towers—originally seven, but the library was sold and walled off—and a sprawling network of underground archives linked to each of the academy’s founding structures. Records. Inside the guarded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
,” both in chapter 2). The Against the Giants table offers suggestions for adventure hooks you can use to build an adventure following this theme. On the world I call home, three linked mountain ranges
whatever monsters have taken up residence in the ruins in the centuries since the giants abandoned them. In Xen’drik, living giants still inhabit some of their ancient ruins, though they have fallen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
adventurers cause problems in groups alongside others who don’t share their interests and objectives. Generally, evil alignments are for villains and monsters.
Languages Your race indicates the languages
place to start defining them. Each background in this chapter includes six suggested ideals. Five of them are linked to aspects of alignment: law, chaos, good, evil, and neutrality. The last one has