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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
rivals. Other archdevils know how much Hutijin despises mortals and have secretly disseminated the means to call him from the Nine Hells in the hope of distracting the archdevil long enough for them to
save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Politics in the Nine Hells are anything but predictable. Alliances form all the time, but most wind up unraveling due to treachery. Nevertheless, for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
confidence games. Patriars might even hire Guild members to gain (or plant) information about their rivals, involving the Guild in Upper City politics. Only the most talented criminals dare to burgle
month’s safe word, though any member of the Guild found selling the information faces harsh punishment. Nine-Fingers Keene The current leader of the Guild, Nine-Fingers Keene, disdains flashy garb and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
confidence games. Patriars might even hire Guild members to gain (or plant) information about their rivals, involving the Guild in Upper City politics. Only the most talented criminals dare to burgle
month’s safe word, though any member of the Guild found selling the information faces harsh punishment. Nine-Fingers Keene The current leader of the Guild, Nine-Fingers Keene, disdains flashy garb and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Serenity; inner strength and self-reliance; supreme confidence bereft of arrogance Two of glyphs Missionary Those who spread wisdom and faith to others; warnings of the spread of fear and ignorance Three
, plan, and scheme Nine of glyphs Traitor Betrayal by someone close and trusted; a weakening or loss of faith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
nor his yuan-ti priests have been able to ascertain the cause or find a remedy. As Ras Nsi’s power wanes, his rivals are preparing to dispose of him and continue their holy mission. Acererak promised
to help the yuan-ti if they would guard the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Ras Nsi doesn’t know that Acererak is playing him for a fool. If the characters convince Ras Nsi that Acererak is a common enemy, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Principle 1 Bantermage, using incisive observation to pierce rivals’ confidence Shadow 2 Duskmage, conjuring inky voids of shadow magic Shadow 3 Inkcaster, summoning living inklings to service Shadow 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Nevertheless, devils trade silver to those wishing to eliminate rivals in their path.
Bargain-Basement Death Saves Whenever a character fails a death save in the Nine Hells, an archdevil may
Optional Rules Here are some optional rules that you can use to reinforce the flavor of adventuring in Avernus. COMMERCE
When it comes to the souls of mortals, the Nine Hells is always open for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the paradoxical nature of their partnership. The Nine Hells is a hierarchy in which two individuals can’t normally hold the same position as ruler of a single layer. Yet Asmodeus allows these two to
claim dominion over Phlegethos as partners and rivals. Fierna’s charisma, equaled only by that of Asmodeus, makes her a brilliant manipulator capable of filling mortal and immortal hearts with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the hoard of Tiamat, the evil queen of dragons imprisoned in the Nine Hells. With Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard out of the way, Thalamra is paying the Dead Three to shatter confidence in the Flaming Fist
Companion (see "The Companion") to doom Elturel. If the characters slay Thavius, his soul travels to the Nine Hells and re-forms as an amnizu devil on Avernus (see ""Poor Devil: Thavius Kreeg").
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
bleak and storm-blasted location into a temperate island getaway.
Aftermath of the Last War Aundair and Thrane were bitter rivals during the Last War. Thrane seized the ancient city of Thaliost
students from Khorvaire, Cyre, and Aundair worked together to win honor in the Trials of the Ninefold Path. Known to students simply as the Nine, this contest pits students of the eight traditions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, the angels of law and good that dwell on Mount Celestia issued a decree accusing Asmodeus of terrible crimes. Outraged by such claims, the Lord of the Nine Hells petitioned for the right to answer the
traditions of the Nine Hells, compelled to adhere to law and to maintain the devils’ trafficking in souls. If he violated those laws, he would be no better than the demons he fought. Mortals who refused a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
4. True Entrance Thick foliage conceals the true entrance to the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Any character searching the base of the cliff at this location finds the entrance with a successful DC 10
the overgrown tunnel some twenty feet from the entrance. Grinning skulls mark the edges of the slab, in the center of which are nine cube-shaped cavities arranged in three rows of three.
Give the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Hutijin Politics in the Nine Hells are anything but predictable. Alliances form all the time, but most wind up unraveling due to treachery. Nevertheless, for all their backbiting and betrayal
for his master—suggesting, perhaps, that Mephistopheles has some hold over him. Outside the Nine Hells, Hutijin is a relatively obscure figure, known only to the most learned infernal scholars. He has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Hutijin Politics in the Nine Hells are anything but predictable. Alliances form all the time, but most wind up unraveling due to treachery. Nevertheless, for all their backbiting and betrayal, the
he has never wavered in his support for his master — suggesting, perhaps, that Mephistopheles has some hold over him. Outside the Nine Hells, Hutijin is a relatively obscure figure, known only to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Tyranny of Dragons Tyranny of Dragons deals with the rise of evil dragons and their attempt to free Tiamat from the Nine Hells. If you use Tyranny of Dragons as a springboard into this adventure, you
orchestrated the king’s abduction. Although they share a disdain for dragons, Blagothkus and Countess Sansuri are bitter rivals. If the characters intend to confront Sansuri (see chapter 9, “Castle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
disaster 6 Utterly destroy a bloodline or clan 5 Passion (d4) 1 Prolong the life of a loved one 2 Prove worthy of another person’s love 3 Raise or restore a dead loved one 4 Destroy rivals for another
5 Confidence scams (d6) 1 Breach of contract 2 Cheating 3 Fast talking 4 Fine print 5 Fraud or swindling 6 Quackery or tricks 6 Defamation (d4) 1 Framing 2 Gossiping or slander 3 Humiliation 4 Libel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
. Lord Volmer also tells the party that the lords of the Nine Hells are divided when it comes to the matter of Tiamat’s release. He tells the party that if Tiamat is prevented from escaping, the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
. Lord Volmer also tells the party that the lords of the Nine Hells are divided when it comes to the matter of Tiamat’s release. He tells the party that if Tiamat is prevented from escaping, the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
. Lord Volmer also tells the party that the lords of the Nine Hells are divided when it comes to the matter of Tiamat’s release. He tells the party that if Tiamat is prevented from escaping, the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Tiamat, who is trapped in the Nine Hells. The five-headed queen of dragons believes her escape is nigh, and from the depths of her prison, she commands her kin to go forth and claim the world of Oerth
, raiding poorly defended settlements and stealing cattle; demand tribute in the form of food or treasure; and destroy territorial rivals (draconic or otherwise). A Chromatic Dragon Arc. The conflict
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
nine alignments describe the typical behavior of a creature with that alignment. Individuals might vary significantly from that typical behavior, and few people are perfectly and consistently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
pairs of snowshoes. The northeast room contains piles of weapons, including six war picks, nine warhammers, a dozen javelins, ten heavy crossbows, and a nicked greataxe that belongs to the goliath
. Xardorok is unaware of Klondorn’s true nature. In the guise of a duergar, the devil earned Xardorok’s confidence and refuses to be intimidated by a stray band of adventurers. If the characters threaten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
wooden bars seal the gate. The blades affixed to the gate and the surrounding barricade make climbing impossible. The goliaths attack anyone who bypasses the gate without Arn’s consent. Nine goliath
runestone for 10 days. Rahi the goliath helps a griffon hatchling gain the confidence it needs to fly S8. Passage of Carvings This rough-hewn passageway slopes gently upward to the south. Ensconced torches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
crushed by rivals. The Zhentarim was no more. Or so it seemed. There was one stronghold of the Zhents that had not fallen and whose leader never wavered in his dedication to the organization. Darkhold
myself taken aback by this because I had thought my source and I had spoken in confidence. As you no doubt have noticed, I’ve avoided mentioning the name, gender, or physical description of my source
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
friendly and unfriendly rivals to one another, striving to outdo their peers in magic. Open conflict between members is forbidden, yet members are adroit at finding underhanded ways to needle and
likes using her magic to destroy things, and her hunger for magic items knows no bounds. Her supreme confidence means that she never backs down from a challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
despondent if her advice is ignored. Lulu refuses to do anything but the bare minimum to help the characters until her confidence in their good judgment is restored. If the characters mention their interest in
-stained wooden coffer containing three teeth from a red dragon wyrmling, a dead tomato plant in a ceramic pot adorned with images of dancing cherubs, and nine gnoll skulls. S9. Digging Demons At this
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Acropolis The white marble of this acropolis glitters with an outline of magical force. Atop the acropolis, an enormous orb made of crystal shines with a powerful, pale light that rivals the sun
by mages are frigid cracks in reality leading to the Plane of Ice, Stygia (the frozen fifth layer of the Nine Hells), Limbo, and other distant planes. Adventurers might be asked to deal with monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
cave appears to hold nine boulders, but three are Galeb Duhr that are singing while rolled up. Their song is quiet but deep and resonant, causing vibrations in the floor. If the galeb duhr notice the
Nakari has left waiting far too long, Lashlo hoped to trade stories and songs with Nakari, but her patience is nearly at an end. She is Hostile to the characters, whom she considers rivals for Nakari’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
wall 9 feet above the floor holds thirty-nine skulls (human, dwarf, elf, giant, and other various and sundry creatures), eight helmets and helms, and five sets of armor (chain mail, splint, or plate as
. Trunk 8 is unlocked. When it is opened, it initially appears empty because all of its contents are invisible. The chest holds six pieces of jewelry worth 250 gp each as well as nine poisonous snakes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a few friends that he needed a place to hide and planned to lie low in Xantharl’s Keep. One of his friends betrayed that confidence to the frost giant now attacking the keep, who is named Kaltivar
him as they search the ruin. Orok is a nine-year-old human boy armed with a rusty dagger and a homemade sling. He is covered head to toe with soot and grime, and he has sticks woven into his flea
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
harpsichord stops playing, the statues freeze in place until the music resumes. Characters who have seen Zybilna recognize her likeness in the statue on the dais. The remaining thirty-nine statues
politics of the Nine Hells, written by a tiefling named Nadir, who claimed to be the daughter of Asmodeus) Prophecies of Explictica Defilus (a transcription of various prophecies told by a powerful spirit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
rivals) out of business. An old cellar door in the back of his cluttered work yard actually covers a tunnel leading to area T9 in the Tomb of Moving Stones (see chapter 6). Trouble in Red Larch. The
nine days of the tenday, only one Red Larcher is here, a half-orc named Grund. Grund (male half-orc thug) is the village simpleton. He ekes out a living by making pickles in vats at the end of the field
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
subservient creatures to protect their treasures. Queen of Evil Dragons. Tiamat the Dragon Queen is the chief deity of evil dragonkind. She dwells on Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. As a lesser god
. They spy on draconic rivals from afar, looking for opportunities to slay weaker dragons and avoid stronger ones. If a stronger dragon threatens it, a black dragon abandons its lair and seeks out new