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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
creatures whose gray, leathery skin is in stark contrast to the gleaming jewelry made of Underworld gold that they adorn themselves with. Their appetite for pain and death is eclipsed only by their greed
continue to flock around the demon, offering fealty and squabbling for scraps.
Some foul souls can't let go of the miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in death
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
position of leadership normally held by an elder brain. Regardless, all such arcanists face the same stark fact: when they die, they will not join the host of minds in the elder brain—deviant
lasts only so long as the life of the living victim selected. Thus an alhoon who sacrificed a 200-year-old elf looks forward to a much longer existence than one that sacrificed a 35-year-old person
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Chapter 4: Yon Endelyn Moongrave, the Dame of Unhappy Endings, presides over this realm, and her penchant for theatrics has transformed the land around her. Storm clouds roil, shadows take on a life
after stark revelations of decline and despair—if they leave at all. Lightning powers the contraptions of Motherhorn,
a mountaintop theater where the show must go on
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
a twilight hue. Many inhabitants prefer clothing in shades of black, deep blue, or rich purple. Shadowmoor denizens often see life through a stark lens of realism and even pessimism. They reflect on
frightful creatures, including scarecrows, mimics, and horrifying incarnations of abstract ideas come to life. (For more about the monsters found in Shadowmoor, see chapter 3.) Shadowmoor Denizen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
realities of mortal life. Three of these gods—Ephara, Iroas, and Karametra—played significant roles in the establishment of human civilization, in opposition to the archons. The goddess Ephara
the badlands of Phoberos as a barrier separating the poleis from each other. Meletis, Akros, and Skophos perpetuated the stark division between civilization and nature that was inherent in the archons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
stark between the majority of its inhabitants and the wealthy landowners and technocrats who control the land’s resources. These elite reap the rewards of progress with little regard for those left
behind. As harsh as life can be for those in the city, the borderlands are harsher still. There, every day is a struggle to survive in the face of poverty, banditry, and drought. A cosmopolitan trade hub
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Zinda Art, commerce, and magic fill the lives of Zinda’s people and touch on every aspect of society. The Bloodletters Clad in aprons stained with jeli dye, Bloodletters proselytize a life
stark class divide. The city’s wealthy citizens live in large homes and revere academia, a strong work ethic, and wealth. Members of less affluent families sleep together in cramped quarters and often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
forms of creation. Keranos also inspires new ideas, but it is Purphoros who oversees the advancement of the craft that brings these ideas to life in the world. Purphoros is always ready to obliterate what
gods represent opposing approaches to the contradictions and challenges of mortal life, and they have more than once fought titanic battles in Nyx. Thassa is Purphoros’s closest ally in the pantheon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
starting point, they pursue their vision of a better way of life, aspiring to nobler principles than senseless slaughter and better governance than iron-fisted tyranny. Under the leadership of the temple’s
Skophos that can coexist in some measure of peace with the wider world. Mogis’s Chalice Many grand temples to Mogis stand in Skophos, presenting a stark contrast to the crude shrines that usually serve as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
through the remotest parts of the wilds. They are sometimes called lich-knights or fell horsemen. In stark contrast to the knights of Eldraine, the deathless riders are without virtue of any kind. They are
, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Mounted Adept. While
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Aboleth Before the coming of the gods, aboleths lurked in primordial oceans and underground lakes. They reached out with their minds and seized control of the burgeoning life-forms of the mortal
powers to override senses, granting creatures, such as its followers, the illusion of promised rewards. Enemies of the Gods. The aboleths’ fall from power is written in stark clarity on their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
angel, but her impetuous nature and love of battle led to her fall. In her previous life, she was charged with observing the battles on Avernus and tracking their progress. From this exposure, she
, that change signaled a major shift in the devils’ tactics. Zariel’s fiery temperament and reckless maneuvering stand in stark contrast to Bel’s approach, which relied on his expertise in logistics and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
Dais and Silver Throne. When the characters come close enough to see the details on the dais, read: Contrasting with the pastel colors of the floor and pillars of the hall is the stark blackness of
, the wearer is instantly snuffed out, turning to a fetid powder that can’t be brought back to life no matter what (wish spells notwithstanding). Treasure. Each of these items is obviously valuable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
themselves to the position of leadership normally held by an elder brain. Regardless, all such arcanists face the same stark fact: when they die, they will not join the host of minds in the elder brain
, where it remains in communion with any other trapped alhoon minds, as well as the souls of those sacrificed. The undeath conferred by a periapt of mind trapping lasts only so long as the life of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Demons of Theros Some foul souls can’t let go of the miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in death. The worst of these hateful dead, through ages of
the incarnate wickedness you desire.
(SLAWOMIR MANIAK) Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent overlords are gaunt, bipedal creatures whose gray, leathery skin is in stark contrast to the gleaming jewelry made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
who have “retired” to military life. In both the Upper and Lower Cities, the underworld is controlled by a shadowy group known merely as the Guild. The dukes don’t acknowledge the power of this group
wards is as stark as it has ever been. The Flaming Fist is responsible for keeping order in the Lower City, and do so with brutal efficiency, deterring most from engaging in bold, public acts of theft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
they are wearing the uniforms of castle guards. Otherwise, any attempt by them to cross the hall causes magical flames to fill three of the suits of armor, which spring to life as three helmed horrors
. Figurine 4 is sorrowful and filled with regret from a life that ended too soon. Figurine 5 is full of undying loyalty to the king. Figurine 6 exudes denial and refuses to accept what is happening
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Cove Reef Near the shore of a cove, a coral reef built around an alien idol teems with life. Long ago the reef was the home of merfolk enslaved by an aboleth named Ogrorlo. Lenth, a merfolk cleric of
statue. C4. Bleached Reef This small reef is stark white and covered by twenty crabs crawling over it. This reef marks Ogrorlo’s grave. The aboleth’s loyal slaves buried the remains after Lenth killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, elevating themselves to the position of leadership normally held by an elder brain. Regardless of the arcanist’s personal inclinations, it faces the same stark fact: When it dies, it will not join the host of
trapping lasts only so long as the life of the living victim selected. Thus an alhoon who brought a 200-year-old elf to be sacrificed looks forward to a much longer existence than one that sacrifices a 35
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
in a stylish gown stands behind a black podium in this stark, white room. On the wall behind her stands an archway filled with violet energy. A similar arch provides entry to this blank space.
Amber
reduced to dust. Unless noted otherwise, a character’s life expectancy is around 100 years. If a character is killed in this way, the multiversal glitch causes them to reappear somewhere out of the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying
mannequins draped in finery encircle an empty pedestal. If a creature steps onto the pedestal, an illusion of a magnificently dressed human flickers to life before them and introduces itself as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Monsters” above) stand inactive here in front of pillars. The golem hopes to draw on the pillars’ lightning effect to become fully empowered. They come to life if attacked or when the teleportation
. White Gate. The corridor that leads east has a white gate that connects with the Clay Golem Kilns. 87. Golem Vault Relief-carved walls showing nobles at a great feast make a stark counterpoint to the