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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, and caverns inhabited by much larger, more dangerous folk. The jermlaine huddle in their small tunnels, avoiding contact with all other creatures unless they can marshal overwhelming numbers. When the
communicate with such rodents. Underdark explorers know to keep a careful watch when encountering signs of a rat infestation. Those rodents, as creatures of the surface world, are rare in the deep Underdark. Their presence invariably signals the presence of a jermlaine colony.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, balhannoths make their lairs near places inhabited by creatures they hunt. They typically haunt well-traveled roads and paths, snatching people who come along. A balhannoth used as a guardian in the
transformation lasts until the balhannoth dies or takes this lair action again.
Regional Effects
A region containing a balhannoth’s lair becomes warped by the creature’s unnatural presence
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
minutes or until immediately after it makes an attack roll.A Balhannoth’s Lair
In the Shadowfell, balhannoths make their lairs near places inhabited by creatures they hunt. They typically haunt
the balhannoth attacks the target.
Regional Effects
A region containing a balhannoth’s lair becomes warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, which creates one or more of the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
crystal dragon has ripped open holes to the Elemental Planes of Air and Water, creating flash glaciation that encroaches upon inhabited lands.
Connected Creatures
Crystal dragons are among the
and quartz within 6 miles of the lair become conduits for the dragon’s psionic presence. As an action, the dragon can cast the clairvoyance spell, requiring no spell components and targeting
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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A crystal dragon has ripped open holes to the Elemental Planes of Air and Water, creating flash glaciation that encroaches upon inhabited lands.
Connected Creatures
Crystal dragons
places where natural light can shine on the crystals.
Icy Sight. Ice and quartz within 6 miles of the lair become conduits for the dragon’s psionic presence. As an action, the dragon can cast
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
neighbors take precedence.
Dragon Turtle Lair Features
The underwater caves inhabited by dragon turtles are structurally similar to the seaside caverns where bronze and topaz dragons lair. When
turtle’s lair can be transformed by its presence, creating one or more of the following effects:
Diverting Currents. Underwater currents push unwanted visitors away from the lair. While
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
centuries House Cannith has helped Breland establish vast foundries that tap this mystic resource. Ashblack and Blackbones are industrial districts, largely inhabited by warforged laborers and
presence in Khyber’s Gate, and the closest thing to an authority is the criminal organization known as Daask. Many of the inhabitants of the Gate are goblins and immigrants from Droaam, but it’s also home
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Graywall, and House Tharashk governs the Calabas, the foreign quarter inhabited by humans and other people from elsewhere in Khorvaire. The Great Crag Built atop ancient goblin ruins, the Crag is the
seat of the Daughters of Sora Kell. Few outsiders have seen this thriving city of monsters. Of the dragonmarked houses, only House Tharashk has a presence in the city. The Venomous Demesne This hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
helped Breland establish vast foundries that tap this mystic resource. Ashblack and Blackbones are industrial districts, largely inhabited by warforged laborers and miserable workers of other races. It
is said that House Cannith maintains a forgehold in the Ashblack district, and that this is where Baron Merrix d’Cannith conducts his experiments. The Sharn Watch maintains a presence in the Cogs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
mind flayer colony also abandoned the outpost when their underground empire fell, but echoes of their presence still cling there. Zorzula’s Rest is still the home of an enclave of secretive goblins
who call themselves the Sawplees. These goblins have inhabited the outpost for generations, with some of their number displaying psionic abilities that trace to the aberrant influence of the mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Campaign Events If you don’t want to build a world that focuses on the presence or absence of giants, you can instead build a campaign around world-shaking events that are instigated by giants. Storm
battle. 6 One of the giants’ organizations described in chapter 2 is founded or comes to this world for the first time. 7 A group of giants sailing in enormous boats makes landfall in an area inhabited
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, the jermlaine lurk among the tunnels, dungeons, and caverns inhabited by much larger, more dangerous folk. The jermlaine huddle in their small tunnels, avoiding contact with all other creatures unless
the surface world, are rare in the deep Underdark. Their presence invariably signals the presence of a jermlaine colony. When venturing into the Underdark, I always ready a spell that increases the size
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
might lead some characters back to Araj to aid the drow apprentice.
Araumycos At the center of the network of caves and passages inhabited by Araumycos, the cavern where Juiblex and Zuggtmoy battled in
Awakened can be convinced to help evacuate the remaining inhabitants if asked. The nearby Darklake creates its own challenges, particularly given the presence of ixitxachitl loyal to Demogorgon. Araj
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
a crayfish. It is facing you and seems to be aware of your presence.
Slippery Mud. The floor of the chamber is very slippery, counting as difficult terrain. Any sudden actions, including those
companion. Creature. The boulder is in reality a huge shell inhabited by Kalka-Kylla (see appendix B), a giant hermit crab. The bamboo staff is one of its legs; a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Bulba-Slopp. Treasure has been piled around the statue’s three stumpy legs.
Before the kuo-toa arrived, this island was inhabited by an otyugh. Halaster turned it to stone and lured kuo-toa to the
fouled by the aboleth’s presence.
Underwater Tunnel. A 10-foot-high, 20-foot-wide underwater passage connects this cavern to area 16c.
The aboleth and the chuuls prefer to fight underwater. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
scorpion venom’s full effects. Vulkoori Venom Priest. Vulkoori venom priests delight in inflicting suffering through poison. Their weaponry and magic are carefully crafted to evoke the presence of the
. The only indication on the surface of the city’s presence far below is a toppled tower in the jungle, its shattered walls of purplish granite infused with shadow magic. Ancient texts in the archives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
A Balhannoth’s Lair In the Shadowfell, balhannoths make their lairs near places inhabited by creatures they hunt. They typically haunt well-traveled roads and paths, snatching people who come along
lair becomes warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, which creates one or more of the following effects: Creatures within 1 mile of the balhannoth’s lair experience a sensation of being close to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Features The underwater caves inhabited by dragon turtles are structurally similar to the seaside caverns where bronze and topaz dragons lair. When constructing a dragon turtle’s lair, you can simply
its presence, creating one or more of the following effects: Diverting Currents. Underwater currents push unwanted visitors away from the lair. While swimming in these currents, each foot of movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Lair In the Shadowfell, balhannoths make their lairs near places inhabited by creatures they hunt. They typically haunt well-traveled roads and paths, snatching people who come along. A balhannoth used
transformation lasts until the balhannoth dies or takes this lair action again. Regional Effects A region containing a balhannoth’s lair becomes warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, which creates one or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Kuo-toa Kuo-toa are fishlike humanoids that once inhabited the shores and islands of the surface world. Long ago humans and their ilk drove the kuo-toa underground, where they dwell in everlasting
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Amphibious. The kuo-toa can breathe air and water.
Otherworldly Perception. The kuo-toa can sense the presence of any creature within 30 feet of it that is invisible or on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in chapter 6).
Eldenser prefers the role of silent observer to doing anything that might give away his presence. In this fashion, he has inhabited countless weapons over long years, including many belonging to famous adventurers whose exploits the dragon has seen firsthand.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Hag’s Hovel The characters’ path takes them into a densely forested area. By following a break in the trees that sends them north and west, they come upon a sign that this area is inhabited: Gnarled
to lurk when it’s not out hunting. The grick’s Stone Camouflage trait prevents the characters from realizing its presence—unless they shine a light source down into the hole or have some other way of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
it. Sometimes faint cracks in the wall or scuff marks on the floor betray the secret door’s presence. Detecting a Secret Door. Use the characters’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to determine
inhabited dungeon might have light sources. In subterranean settlements, even races that have darkvision use fire for warmth, cooking, and defense. But many creatures have no need of warmth or light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
closer proximity to human civilization than other nymphs. Farmers are grateful for the presence of alseids on their lands and often leave them offerings of mead, honey, flowers, and dates in return for
refuse to knowingly destroy any land inhabited by another nymph. While they won’t work to alter the natural course of destruction, neither will they make another nymph’s home part of any calamity they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
area B10, and announce their presence to the salamanders in area B22 before returning to their posts. When the hold is on high alert, a third erinyes from area B15 takes up position in the gatehouse’s
the hold while the traders are present, one of the larger buildings is inhabited by Klax (chaotic neutral cambion) and eight traders (commoners). The traders are indifferent to the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
that inhabited the city captured a unique medusa — Gloine Nathair-Nathair, whose gaze could transform victims into glass instead of stone. A cult of the medusa arose to worship the creature, which was
, as a scepter and orb held by a statue noble, and so forth. Looking around, the legends appear almost true: here is a city inhabited entirely by folk of glass, and whose every possession is glass as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
character who succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check can convince the goblins to be quiet and not mention the party’s presence to others—on the condition that the characters help the
, rising to a vent in the cave ceiling. The water itself sparkles with an inviting, tranquil glow.
The hot spring has magical restorative properties that were used by the ancient duergar who inhabited the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
creatures hang from the walls and ceiling in this hideous space.
This is where Xanthoria disposes of failed experiments or anything else she dislikes. The pit is inhabited by a purple worm bound to
’ presence since they first entered the ruins of Lykortha and has been eagerly awaiting their arrival. Xanthoria should be well prepared for the adventurers by the time they arrive at her warped druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
from the cave to the northeast.
Small fish swim along the edge of the water, but the pool is also inhabited by a larger creature: a giant constrictor snake. If the characters pass through this area
their presence, at your discretion. W19: Temple Of Dumathoin Axel Defois A showdown with Nezznar the Spider is inevitable Nezznar uses this room as his headquarters while he explores the mines and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Beorunna’s Well, and characters can climb the rope (no ability check required). In the northeast corner, surrounding a campfire, are three tents inhabited by members of the Black Lion tribe (see “Suggested
-king’s attention. After meeting with the clan elders, “Harnoth” demands a private audience with the adventurers in his throne hall. In the presence of three elders (LG male shield dwarf nobles armed with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
enemies. Map 3.10: Gundarlun and Ruathym Sea of Moving Ice The sea west of Icewind Dale is a maze of shifting ice sheets and icebergs. A few frozen islands are inhabited by Ice Hunters, a group of
mound are finally laid to rest. Suggested Encounter The presence of a living creature within 30 feet of the oak tree causes the ghost of an Uthgardt chieftain to appear next to the tree. It enters the






