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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
preservation of the cosmic status quo, serving as leaders and strategists of the rilmani. Employing mysterious magic, occult calculations, and networks of informants, aurumachs monitor forces across the
stability.
Rilmani
Rilmani protect the balance between the forces and philosophies of the multiverse. They seek to maintain planar equilibrium, assuring that good, evil, law, or chaos never grow too
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
outdo one another, perhaps in the process reigniting the ancient conflict between giants and dragons. The princess-regent knows that her older sisters envy and despise her, but it has never occurred to
things right. She is hoping for a cosmic sign to validate her beliefs, but time is not on her side.Lightning, ThunderCold
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
also prize understanding of the cosmic forces that emanate from the Outer Planes, studying the opposing tides of good and evil, chaos and order, so they can offer counsel to those with the wisdom to
collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
, if he thinks heâs in danger of being unmasked, he retreats to his tower (see chapter 11) or some other quiet corner of Strahdâs domain.
Rictavioâs Traits
Ideal. âEvil
cannot go unchallenged.â
Bond. âTo protect those I love, I must keep them distant and hidden from my enemies.â
Flaw. âI am cursed. Thus, I will never have peace.â
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
other worlds in the Material Plane, and especially the way individual dragons manifest unique echoes across those worlds. They also prize understanding of the cosmic forces that emanate from the Outer
existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially magic items and artworks that highlight the unique nature of different worlds
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They also prize understanding of the cosmic forces that emanate from the Outer Planes, studying the opposing tides of good and evil, chaos and order, so they can offer counsel to those with the
in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of the cosmic forces that emanate from the Outer Planes, studying the opposing tides of good and evil, chaos and order, so they can offer counsel to those with the wisdom to accept it.
Amethyst
magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially magic items and artworks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Cosmic Horror Cosmic horror revolves around the fear of personal insignificance. The genre is predicated on the idea of entities so vast and so genuinely beyond our comprehension that we cannot
fathom their simplest motivations. To see them is to become lost in their magnitude and the evidence that we have never, will never, and could never matter to the cosmos at large. The genre deals with how
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
cosmic implications of Maglubiyetâs attacks. To prevent the goblinoids from outstripping her people in population, she urges the orcs to have many offspring and teach them the ways of battle not only
herself and claw Maglubiyetâs beady eyes from his face to prevent him from taking them from her. The cosmic battle between the two pantheons has raged for eons without resolution, leading those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Neither Zuggtmoy nor Juiblex is truly destroyed, however. Each demon lord reforms on its layer of the Abyss, never forgetting those responsible for its defeat. The elimination of the Demon Queen of
creatures to revert to their normal state. If the Pudding King survived this long, he retreats to Blingdenstone, but itâs a far easier matter for the deep gnomes to deal with him and his oozing minions without Juiblex around.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
the cloisterâs temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and a champion of justice, must have information regarding the observatory. This Elder Runara can set you on the path to discovering the knowledge your friend never found. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
chance. 4 Even though you can work divine magic, you have never truly felt the presence of a divine essence within yourself. 5 You are plagued by nightmares that you believe are sent by your god as
cosmic force, such as life or death, or a philosophy or concept, such as love, peace, or one of the nine alignments. Chapter 1 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide explores options like these, in the section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. To earn the charactersâ trust, Urlon answers any questions they have about the current state of the Crystal Labyrinth and the asteroid. If the characters attack him, Urlon retreats to Stardock by
pair) is a six-volume doctrine of planar philosophy written in Common titled The Spectrum of Multiversal Beliefs, which delves deeply into the conflicting cosmic philosophies of several different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
knowledge your friend never found. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Halfling Rogue You fell in with a thievesâ guild called the Gilded Gallows at an early age. The guild has prospered in recent years
a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
inhabitants never develop, and they never reach their goals. A domainâs oppressive inquisition is no closer to rooting out evil today than it was a thousand years ago. This isnât remarkable; it merely is
out. These details can fade into the background as your adventures focus on more exciting threats, or you can highlight the cosmic dread that declares, yes, this place doesnât make sense at all, yet it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hostility, Gravillok retreats to area 13 while shouting out to his family in Giant, âInvasion! Arm yourselves! Weâre under attack!â Gravillokâs deep bellow echoes throughout the level. To the best of his
recollection, Gravillok has never seen small folk before. His instinct is to treat them as vermin and smoosh them with his greatclub. If they attempt to parley and he can understand them, he stops
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
never hazard. This passion wanes as an elf ages, but it never disappears entirely. One of the most important responsibilities of elder elves is teaching youngsters the danger of letting their passions
do manage to transcend this hatred. They have met or heard of dark elves, like Drizzt DoâUrden, who find their own paths in life and view each elf as an individual, not as the representative of one side or the other in a cosmic struggle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
punishable by imprisonment in the Mazes. The Lady maintains the cosmic neutrality of Sigil. The city doesnât take part in the Blood War, it doesnât throw its weight behind the shining righteousness of
Mount Celestia or contracts originating in the Nine Hells, and itâs never a battleground for the conflicts of Material Plane worlds. On rare occasions, the Lady of Pain drifts through the streets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Bluetspur Memories of Bluetspur prove as impossible
as they are inescapable Domain of Alien Memories Darklord: The God-Brain of Bluetspur Genre: Cosmic horror Hallmarks: Alien abductions
Bluetspur for all manner of experiments. Many abductees are returned with only psychic scars, while others are never seen again. An unlucky few find themselves set upon strange routes leading back to the alien realm, arriving only to realize theyâve visited Bluetspur before.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
those sounds and markingsâthe Hook Horror. The creature is hungry, but what it really wants is to find its way back to the Underdark. It retreats from a fight that is going badly for it. Underdark
hurries here to rejoin its kin. As long as the characters stay out of its way, it ignores them as it scrambles back through the hole, never to plague the mine again. Each character then earns a bonus 200 XP.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the Balance and its implications requires a grasp of events on a cosmic level, very few people or entities fully embrace the idea. Those few, however, make up a formidable force that can mix martial and
the Balance. My task is to keep a finger on each end of the scales, ensuring it never sways too violently.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
have intelligence enough to appreciate their role in it, the Blood War offers an endless source of diversion underscored by resentment of a cosmic order that refuses to admit their superiority. As the
devils both know that a yugolothâs loyalty is constantly for sale â even during a conflict on the battlefield â and a yugoloth never agrees to a contract that prohibits it from seeking a better offer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in combat, roll a d6. If you roll a 1, it retreats from combat. If retreat isnât possible, it continues fighting. 8 Overheats. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockworkâs turn. If you roll a 1, the
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks that arenât adamantine. Never depend on something built by a gnome. You can always rely on a gnome to take a good idea and make it impractical.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
that opposes a deity or another powerful cosmic force. Comet You were born under a sign associated with cataclysm, and every attempt to glimpse your future reveals ill omens. Donjon A religious
circumstance you donât yet understand. Star When you adopted your current beliefs, your life changed dramatically for the better. Sun While you never placed much stock in the beliefs you were taught
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
befuddling. Click to see the answer! Puzzle
Iâm a royal servant wielding words instead of bladesâa painted courtier, my smile never fades. Wielder of guile, often reviled. Click to see the answer
see the answer! Fool
Iâm the cosmic paintbrush whose stroke fades fast. From afar I grant wishes; up close I destroy all in my path. Click to see the answer! Comet
Savior of kidnapped nobles and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
are close to their ultimate triumph, persuading him to join the âwinning sideâ in this cosmic conflict. As soon as Eleith notices a character use obvious divine magicâhealing an ally or turning
but canât stop them herself, as she has vowed never to harm cult allies. When she notices the characters, Melindra assumes they are intruders who arenât subject to such vows, and she beseeches them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
prevent the efreeti from harming anyone, so that the wizard and the genie could play chess. Xonthal promised to set Taraz free if he ever won a match. (False on all counts. Xonthal never entered this
get the mask back from the cosmic well around the walkway is with a wish. The efreeti will bestow this powerful magic on the party in exchange for his freedom. (False on all counts, including the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
who experience its terrors never suspect its surreal nature; only a few gradually realize that things donât add up. Whether they do or donât, the settingâs supernatural features and malicious
genre in all its myriad forms is exploredâfrom moody gothic horror and ghost stories to visceral body horror and mind-bending cosmic horror. Chapter 2 explores how to choose the horror themes that are right for your game, but read on at your discretion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
prevent the efreeti from harming anyone, so that the wizard and the genie could play chess. Xonthal promised to set Taraz free if he ever won a match. (False on all counts. Xonthal never entered this area
get the mask back from the cosmic well around the walkway is with a wish. The efreeti will bestow this powerful magic on the party in exchange for his freedom. (False on all counts, including the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
character of the same level. As DM, you never have to worry about awarding magic items just so the characters can keep up with the campaignâs threats. Magic items are truly prizesâdesirable but not
28 23 19 11 100 Justyna Gil Downloadable PDF Magic Item Tracker You can use the Magic Item Tracker sheet to track how many magic items the characters have acquired. Each time the characters get a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
cultists and the invisible stalker, urging them to leave at once and never return. If the characters allow the cultists to speak to Zephyros, they offer him the pouch of faerie dust as a gift and
tower while he considers their offer. He then retreats to the second floor and casts contact other plane to determine the best course of action. If he fails the spellâs Intelligence saving throw, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
performances only rarely. He often retreats into his lair below the cultâs guildhall for months or years at a time, but his followers know that he might emerge at any time to witness the latest spectacle
. Rakdosâs Traits Ideal: âEveryone should pursue their greatest desire.â
Bond: âIf you want my favor, show me a performance Iâve never seen before.â
Flaw: âWhat is joy?â
Rakdos
Huge fiend (demon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
, alerting the other hobgoblins in the cave. She then retreats to the barrack (area F4), where she and the rest of the hobgoblins make their last stand. Brian Valeza Spear Barricade
A spear barricade is
. It takes about 1 minute for it to complete a lap. The cube occasionally meanders down the eastern tunnel toward cave D and back again, but it never crosses the spear barricades (see the âSpear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
decadence until their infernal pacts come due. To prevent the gate-town from becoming so evil that it experiences a cosmic realignment, Duchess Zelza Zurkbane (lawful evil succubus) and her senators have
spells cast within Ribcage, occasionally intercepting them. Insatiable Greed. Creatures in or near the gate-town crave power in all its forms, but their accomplishments are never enough. Thirsts for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
that the characters must coat their weapons in the concoction and injure the dragon with those weapons until he retreats to his lair and enters a magical slumber. (The dragon retreats when he has taken
Eblus ventured toward the gardens about three months ago. Eblus hoped to learn more about the magical plants that grow there, but she never returned to Arborean Springs. (She is trapped in the mirror in