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Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
more than two targets at a time.
Chaos Cloud (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The chaos quadrapod shoots forth a knot of roiling ethereal light that explodes at a point it can see within 60
with a pulsing mass of ethereal light as its central body, the chaos quadrapod is a creature of the Far Realm, and it channels the anarchic power of that plane as it destroys all in its path. The
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
spending 5 feet of its movement on its turn. A creature, including the target, can use its action to detach the sorrowsworn.Horrid little monsters, wretched sorrowsworn—or the Wretched&mdash
landscape and visit horror on those who stumble into their midst. Each sorrowsworn personifies a different aspect of despair or distress.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing while in Dim Light or Darkness
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
target, the claw can attack only that target.
Shadow Jump (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Shadow Jump"}. If the boneclaw is in dim light or darkness, each
creature to an unoccupied space it can see within 5 feet of its destination. The destination spaces of this teleportation must be in dim light or darkness.Deadly Reach. In response to a creature entering
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. Both the space it leaves and its destination must be in dim light or darkness.
Spellcasting. The hobgoblin casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save
monsters, both to conceal their identities and to strike fear into their foes.
An iron shadow is usually recruited from the ranks of the Feywild’s hobgoblin armies or from among the hobgoblins who
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Incinerating Beam"}. The colossus fires a beam of light in a 150-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in the line must make a
decisively, the colossi pulverized hundreds of soldiers beneath their feet and incinerated whole legions with beams of fiery light that shot from their mouths. This rampage was cut short on the Day of
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
short or long rest. Halaster has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile
changes. He prefers to remain unseen, skulking about invisibly or peering through scrying sensors that resemble wide-open eyes surrounded by sparkling motes of light.
Halaster’s abilities far
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
parcel out lore only when doing so advances their plans.
Sibriexes can channel the power of the Abyss to create new demons from other creatures. Some demons petition sibriexes for physical gifts, for
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The target’s eyes become beacons, filling a 15-foot cone with dim light when they are open.
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A pair of wings, either feathered or leathery, sprout from the target’s
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots
hunting evil monsters.
The Waiting Game. Van Richten isn’t a young man anymore. He knows his road is coming to an end, but his work isn't done. He has come to Barovia to kill Strahd von Zarovich
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
batter it. The wind is strong enough to uproot weak trees and destroy light structures after at least 10 minutes of exposure. Otherwise, the rules for strong wind apply, as detailed in chapter 5 of the
of heavy rain, rising 10 feet above its banks and inundating the surrounding area. The flood advances at a rate of 100 feet per round, moving away from the body of water where it began until it
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
artificer spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): light, mending, message, shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): alarm, cure wounds, identify, ray of sickness
2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, Melf's
master alchemist and creator of monsters, whose own blood was said to possess dire magical properties.
He is vainglorious, egotistical, and utterly ruthless in furthering his research. His career began
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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
-Lashtavar.
—Lakashtai, servant of the light
The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
complex control panel.
Control Panel The control panel is covered with dials, switches, and buttons—including a hazy yellow button recognizable as one of the missing components of the Infernal
mummy rot antidote, and one vial of thessaltoxin antidote. See appendix C for all these items. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area advances the experiments underway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
light sources can’t surprise the Uthgardt barbarians in area 4. If the party advances quietly without light sources, the characters can surprise the Uthgardt with a successful group DC 14 Dexterity (Stealth) check.
light and heat like a normal torch, and it burns until smothered. If a sconce is taken from its niche, it loses its magic forever. Lighting a sconce in this hall alerts the berserkers in area 4, who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phenax’s Villains Servants of Phenax dot the world, largely staying hidden until they are needed to help spin the web of lies that advances his plots. His servants prefer to confront foes using guile
missing then turn up with no memory of their disappearance. Phenax cult fanatics are brainwashing these souls for use as sleeper agents.
Phenax’s Monsters Phenax is often associated with monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
constellation of rocks floats in the air, some the size of islands, others little more than boulders. However, the largest island advances south from the ruins, positioning itself above the reassembling Dragon
Army forces. The island holds aloft a sinister temple with otherworldly violet light gleaming from its cracked walls. Its exposed foundations crawl with creatures of blackened bone and violet flame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Chaos Quadrapod A cluster of four suckered tentacles with a pulsing mass of ethereal light as its central body, the chaos quadrapod is a creature of the Far Realm, and it channels the anarchic power
of that plane as it destroys all in its path. The quadrapod ambulates by flinging its mucus-covered tentacles out and dragging itself along, creating a horrid slurping sound as it advances
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Never Alone As the characters explore the Temple of Moloch, keep in mind that this is an active, living dungeon filled with guards, servants, and monsters. Different areas provide information on
lizardfolk guards heading out on patrol and monsters potentially breaking free and running amok. When that happens, keep a rough idea of where those guards and monsters might be heading, and let the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Wukka Nuts These fist-sized nuts grow on wukka trees, which are popular haunts for jaculi, su-monsters, and zorbos. A wukka nut rattles when shaken, causing its shell to shed bright light in a 10
-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. This magical light fades after 1 minute, but shaking the nut again causes the light to reappear. If the shell of the nut is cracked open, it loses its magic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Chapter 9: Combat The clatter of a sword striking against a shield. The terrible rending sound as monstrous claws tear through armor. A brilliant flash of light as a ball of flame blossoms from a
wizard’s spell. The sharp tang of blood in the air, cutting through the stench of vile monsters. Roars of fury, shouts of triumph, cries of pain. Combat in D&D can be chaotic, deadly, and thrilling. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Chapter 9: Combat The clatter of a sword striking against a shield. The terrible rending sound as monstrous claws tear through armor. A brilliant flash of light as a ball of flame blossoms from a
wizard’s spell. The sharp tang of blood in the air, cutting through the stench of vile monsters. Roars of fury, shouts of triumph, cries of pain. Combat in D&D can be chaotic, deadly, and thrilling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Light A tale that is perpetually dark in tone becomes tiresome very quickly. It needs to feature the occasional ray of light for contrast and to create a sense of hope. Monsters and other terrors
must be offset with creatures that are kind and lovable, giving the characters even more reasons to stand against the darkness. Here are a couple of ways to add glimmers of light to a tragic tale: In a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
more of them. Gallio wants the characters to travel with him into the Ethereal Plane and lure the monsters into the spectral light of the planar beacon. Gallio can answer any questions the players
using it to trap and bind monsters from beyond this plane of existence. Once bound, such monsters could serve as useful tools if the town is invaded. However, Gallio needs the characters’ help to trap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
covered with dials, switches, and buttons—including a light-purple button recognizable as one of the missing components of the Infernal Machine. Removing this component deactivates the controls and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
mists, and the spectral light of the planar beacon flickers and dies. Looking back into your own world, you see the trapped monsters awaken and break free from their cells!
Touching the ruinstone
spell on himself and instructs the characters to lure the monsters within into the planar beacon. When the characters enter the room, the monsters emerge from the mists to attack them. Any interplanar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
between brass posts spaced 5 feet apart. Earthquakes caused the balcony to collapse in two places—see areas S16 and S17 for details. S14: Abandoned Garden Magical light fills this rectangular room. The
light emanates from three glass domes attached to the ceiling above a five-foot-wide, twenty-foot-long plant bed overflowing with rotting vegetation.
Closer inspection of the plant bed reveals two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most 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 manipulate the folk of Khorvaire to eliminate kalashtar whenever possible. Many kalashtar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. It takes a successful DC 15 Strength check to break down a door that is barricaded shut. Floors. Cracked and uneven flagstones conceal a dirt floor underneath. Light. A small amount of natural light
filters through the arrow slits around the castle. During the day, this provides dim light in most areas. At night, all areas are dark. Walls. Exterior walls and load-bearing interior walls are 5 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
and devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most kalashtar communities focus on acts of devotion known as the Path of Light. But the
dark powers of Dal Quor have their own plans on Eberron. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters manipulate the folk of Khorvaire to eliminate kalashtar whenever possible. Many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
covered with dials, switches, and buttons—including three emerald-green buttons recognizable as missing components from the Infernal Machine. Removing these missing components deactivates the controls and
has no effect on Thessalar or his homunculus, but one of the experiments in the lab randomly advances as you determine. For example, using 1 charge might cause the pseudodragon to age into an undead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Breland. As a renegade nation, it is a haven for war criminals and deserters, as well as brigands and mages pursuing forbidden paths of magic. The monsters of Droaam have no particular love for these
Sora Kell build their power. Graywall and the Great Crag are constantly expanding, with goblins and ogres laboring through the night. Warlords drill their troops, forcing all manner of monsters to work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, includes a magnificent stag (use elk statistics) that shimmers in the light as if its coat is spun from gold and its antlers plated with platinum. Nearly everyone in the caravan who can handle a bow wants
speak that language, it switches to Elvish, and if no one responds again, it tries heavily accented, pidgin Common. It assures them that they are on the right track, and they must continue following the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Jewel. The Grand Jewel is Karsus’s seat of power, from which his Arcane Acropolis shines with magical light. Inner Ring. The Inner Ring is the university district of Eileanar, as well as the location of
servants. Underpeak. Gravity inversions allow mages to construct upside-down palaces on the surface of the rock below the city. However, the Underpeak’s cave systems are home to monsters as well as escaped magical experimentations.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
against the terrifying powers that threaten the land. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too dark for the light of day. Bards sing of kings, queens, heroes
never safe. Fell magic and deadly monsters are 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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, includes a magnificent stag (use elk statistics) that shimmers in the light as if its coat is spun from gold and its antlers plated with platinum. Nearly everyone in the caravan who can handle a bow wants
speak that language, it switches to Elvish, and if no one responds again, it tries heavily accented, pidgin Common. It assures them that they are on the right track, and they must continue following the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
side, add a third coldlight walker and two more ice mephits. The attacking force approaches the Black Cabin from the east. As the characters emerge from the cabin, read: Bright light shines from the
east—a cold, hateful light—and seems to be getting closer.
The coldlight walkers are made from the frozen corpses of Ten-Towners who were banished to the tundra as sacrifices to the Frostmaiden (see