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Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

without notice. The environment is warm and wet, a subtropical or tropical climate that keeps the morkoth and its “guests” comfortable. Each island glides on planar currents and is safe from

failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on each of its turns to enter the lair and to move toward the morkoth’s location (the target doesn’t realize it’s

Campaign Conflicts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

has a broader reach and represents a greater threat. The threshold of a new tier can also be an opportunity for characters to realize the scale of a conflict they’ve been dealing with—to realize, for

example, that the bandits they fought throughout their first four levels are merely puppets of an enemy nation they must confront in the second tier. The “Greyhawk” section in this chapter has examples of conflict arcs. Downloadable PDF

Discovering the Drow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

ships’ figureheads (see area J8) fail to hold up to physical inspection, meaning that characters who interact with crew members have a chance to notice the illusion. For example, a character who grabs one

of the sailors by the ear would quickly realize by touch that the ear is pointed, not rounded as it appears. Additionally, any drow character who boards one of these ships instantly takes on the

Human Fighter 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

do it. The nobility are bound by honor and tradition to protect their people from both external and internal threats to stability. An organized society leaves no room for evil and chaos to take root. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

General Features The features of Pandesmos Outlook are described in the following sections. Demons The chaos and violence brewing in the area attracts demons. Within 10 feet of the bottom of the

cliff’s lowest shelf are two degloths and two vlazoks (see appendix A for stat blocks for both). The exact placement of the demons is at your discretion. If they notice the characters, the demons attack

Wrapping Up

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Wrapping Up If the characters defeat the refraction of Ilvaash, the entire Briny Maze shudders. Any denizens of the maze still within it realize that the godlet has been dealt a terrible blow, and

reveals the kaleidoscopic chaos of the Far Realm. Further adventures are up to you, but the characters might wish to press deeper into this strange and terrifying realm (see the “Far Realm Explorers” hook

Is That Astrolabe Breathing?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

presence of chipped chitin embedded in claw wounds on the creature. Characters who notice this realize it’s the same material they found near Wiltroot Hall and on the Rose Stage. They can also conclude that the mage hunters subdued this creature before forcing it to ambush the characters.

An Unwelcome Visitor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

presence of chipped chitin embedded in these wounds. Characters who notice this chitin can tell that it’s the same sort found in area W5 of Wiltroot Hall and on the Rose Stage. After examining the chitin, a

attacking. The characters don’t yet know the mage hunters’ identity or full plans, but they’ll soon have a better idea once they realize the sort of creatures hunting them.

11. Quasit Playground

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. If they notice the characters, they attack. When two quasits are reduced to 0 hit points, the two remaining ones turn invisible and flee. However, they make enough noise in doing so for the

Gracklstugh’s stone giants with madness as a means to sowing chaos in the city. XP Awards Each character earns a special award of 50 XP if the party learns of Narrak’s plans from a quasit.

Woods Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the stone idol. Four human figures in occult robes gather around the statue, chanting ominously. Four Cultists conduct a ritual around this ancient statue. They belong to the Cult of Chaos, a

faction that delights in death and disarray. They are Hostile toward those not garbed in their cult’s attire but don’t immediately notice the characters. The cultists continue intoning until their ritual

Rescue Mission

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

they are spending too long in the village, read or paraphrase the following. As you prepare to step onto the garden path, you notice movement high up on the tower. A human male dressed in black robes

taken the mask, but they’ll realize it’s missing within minutes! Look for me beneath the tower, for it’s the only place I have a chance to hide. This is the key that will let you teleport into the

Rescue Mission

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

they are spending too long in the village, read or paraphrase the following. As you prepare to step onto the garden path, you notice movement high up on the tower. A human male dressed in black robes

taken the mask, but they’ll realize it’s missing within minutes! Look for me beneath the tower, for it’s the only place I have a chance to hide. This is the key that will let you teleport into the

Chaos in the Kitchen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Chaos in the Kitchen Even as the game of Wizard Gizzard ends and a winner is declared, Bow’s End Tavern erupts into pandemonium. Read or paraphrase the following: Panicked shouting erupts from the

!” The tavern is so busy that most of its patrons don’t immediately notice Curtie’s panic. Tulk Tusktooth does, but he’s momentarily overwhelmed by those students in the overflow seating who have

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

to inspire a doppelganger’s plot. Doppelganger Deceptions 1d6 The Doppelganger Schemes To... 1 Cause chaos within the temple of a deity that cursed it to live without a true form

is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. Meeting yourself is the surest way to realize you’re not as charming as you think you are. —Someone claiming to be Lorhirin of Fearchor Keep

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

statue depicts some forgotten god dedicated to chaos and entropy, and as described below, holds up the ceiling overhead. Objectives/Goals Aware of the creature’s existence, the mind flayers were able

statue. EXPLORATION If the adventurers investigate they notice the tops of the statues are oddly flattened, as they were built to have a descending ceiling rest upon them. SOCIAL Once released from

Mayhem in the Market

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

remarkable about Kala at the moment, but characters who notice her now might recall spotting her later when they hear descriptions of the woman. The milling crowd stymies characters who try to pursue Kala

, even as a more pressing distraction arises. The characters won’t realize it yet, but Kala has just targeted another scion of the Kings of Coin, Arel Avim. She has used a poison of her own design to

Chapter 4: Escape From the Past

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Attack of the Phaerimm Adventure for Level 3 Characters SAMUEL PERIN Phaerimm attacks on Conch were brutal and unanticipated, leading to a constant state of fear and chaos in the city Situation. A

intact; Tyvern’s magical mishap exploded southward, sparing the structure. The characters notice two conical shapes near the fire. These are [Tooltip Not Found]. When a character stands, one scout

Broken Silence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

surrounding forest aflame, while a character called by Paladine might notice the fallen soldier’s eyes turning into pools of silver. Read or paraphrase the following text to describe the vision the

characters have been having: You stand at the center of a forest clearing. Clashing steel echoes from the thicket beyond. As you look around, you realize piles of bodies cover the ground. One of the

Octopus Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

rowboat to reach the Emperor. Observant players might realize that the octopus is focusing its efforts on the ship. Anyone who leaps overboard or gets into the rowboat is safe from the octopus

creatures indiscriminately, caring only about spreading chaos. Each one assaults the closest creature that is not a demon. The vermin aboard ship flee to the upper decks, reaching area 1 by round 3. They attack the characters on sight and fight to the death.

The Prize

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

combat, Sprika continues to shout. She instructs the other goblins to keep the characters away from the bowl, for it is a gift for a powerful “master” in the Caves of Chaos. Tactics. The goblins

looks like they can get to the bowl. Unfortunately for them, the bowl is too hot to pick up, so they simply try to escape once they realize this. The Forge. The makeshift forge in area 4a occupies

Nightmare Logic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

might be the first to inquire after obvious inconsistencies or to notice plain impossibilities. But why has no one before them sought answers to such unignorable questions? The Dark Powers, the Mists

who experience its terrors never suspect its surreal nature; only a few gradually realize that things don’t add up. Whether they do or don’t, the setting’s supernatural features and malicious

Orogs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

chief. Keeping the Balance What most war chiefs don’t realize, or trust in, is the fact that orogs aren’t a direct threat to their rule. By nothing more than their presence, orogs serve as a balancing

the tribe together — which is often the more difficult of the two tasks. Breaking the Mold An orc lives on the edge of chaos and rage, and orogs are no exception. At times, an orog goes rogue and

Old Village and Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Old Village and Temple Following the river leads the characters northeast through the Cloakwood. The characters should realize that this is the route to the grippli’s old village, which they have

characters approach the temple, they won’t be able to escape the notice of the grippli prisoners. But the frogfolk know enough to remain silent in the face of potential rescue, and they use hand

Investigating the Panic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

assistant can make an appointment for the characters to talk to the dean during her office hours three days after the chaos at Kollema Hall. This meeting takes place in Tullus’s office in the Deans’ Wing

Wisdom (Insight) check suspect Tullus isn’t being entirely truthful, but aren’t sure what about. Those who succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check also notice the green orb the dean showcased during

Chapter 4: Escape From the Past

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Chaos in the Streets Adventure for Level 5 Characters Situation. Weeks after the fall of Eileanar and several other flying cities, the city of Conch is inundated with those who need help, and the

. Before the characters can act, the gnome’s throat bleeds heavily and he falls to the ground, dead. Flanking the gnome are three Chaotic Evil Lizardfolk Sovereigns. When they notice the characters, the

Residents

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

librarians), the library subtly directs the character toward its target within minutes. The three stone giants who serve as Gravenhollow’s librarians don’t specifically welcome visitors — or even notice their

indescribable chaos through Ustova’s visions. All she sees of the future is fire, blood, and death, shot through with signs and portents based upon the natures of the demon lords — the bloody spirals and twin

Putting the Planes Together

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Outer Planes). Below the Material Plane is the Elemental Chaos, a single, undifferentiated elemental plane where all the elements clash together. At the bottom of the Elemental Chaos is the Abyss

Plane; the Transitive Planes; a single Elemental Chaos; an Overheaven, where good-aligned deities and celestials live; and the Underworld, where evil deities and fiends live. Myriad Planes. In this

Elf Queen's Palace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Falling Ash is known to us. This cult has long plotted to sow chaos in Celene; an undercover cult member recently failed to poison me. I have no doubt the other cults are equally dangerous. “My spies

Destroy Celene? “Those who worship Elemental Evil want to wipe out order and replace it with chaos. They hate my realm because they hate all that is good.” Why Choose Us? “My knights are trained to face

Idyllglen Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Summerlast. Their armor is covered in the ichor of Yeenoghu’s demons. The ichor has driven the guards mad, making them hunger for humanoid flesh. When they notice the characters, the guards attack. If a

. A barlgura and five dretches appear on the western edge of map 4.2. If these demons notice the characters, they attack. If they don’t notice the characters, they attack the temple (area I3), hoping

Patrons in the Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

of Dendar’s hiss and the dry rasp of her scales when they first realize their potential. Ghaunadaur, That Which Lurks, Underdark god of aberrations, also known as the Elder Eye. It is worshiped (if

such a word can be used) by slimes, oozes, and similar creatures. Kezef the Chaos Hound is a black, skeletal mastiff covered in swarming maggots, its blood a black acid. The gods imprisoned Kezef in an

Event 1: Quarantined

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Event 1: Quarantined After your first night in the Firefly Cellar, you gather around a table in the center of the collection’s main floor. It’s quiet, until you notice that your companions are

humming a melody under their breath—the same tune that’s been stuck in your head since you woke up. After a moment, you realize that you too are humming along. The characters are humming Shemshime’s rhyme

Acheron Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

goblin berserkers near the gate notice the characters and attack. Those foes fight to the death. The characters’ allies—like Major Kalar, Sergeant Gauller, and the fake Sergeant Luggik—hold their own

second successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check also allows a character to realize that some slaadi can change shape. If Zot and Sotu are reduced to 20 or fewer hit points, they call for aid. If

Topaz Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon to tolerate the djinni’s presence by driving off a clan of cyclopes harassing the dragon. 4 Reunited after years apart, an adult topaz dragon parent and young dragon child realize they

the bronze dragon’s child. 3 An ancient topaz dragon’s lair contains a portal to the Elemental Chaos. 4 An ancient bronze dragon and an ancient topaz dragon are locked in an ongoing conflict that threatens shipping and caravans around a major city.

Archaeologist Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

and in Acererak’s entry in appendix B. Marian doesn’t realize exactly how dangerous the complex here is. Magic Items. Marian has a Lantern of Revealing sitting near her and a Gem of Seeing strapped to

) check. Marian’s Secret. When the characters speak at length with Marian, they notice the mage speaks enthusiastically, but somewhat guiltily, about Acererak. If the characters remark on or ask about this

Infected Townspeople

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

harm. The townspeople promise to keep the infected villagers safe until some cure can be found. (They don’t know that the only cure is defeating the mind flayer fanatics.) Once the chaos from the

. At your discretion, throughout this conversation, Wheel-of-Fortune might make observations about the characters such as, “I can sense you are greater trouble to others than you realize,” or “you have

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